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Easton Fire Department
Easton, PA · Northampton County
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Department careers page ↗Firefighting in Easton predates the city's paid department by decades: the volunteer Humane Fire Company organized in 1797 as the borough's first fire company, followed by the Phoenix and Washington Fire Companies in the 1820s and 1840s. When Easton established a full-time, paid fire department in 1879, the old volunteer companies' stations and equipment, including at least one alarm bell, were folded into the new city service.
Today the Easton Fire Department runs three stations, Central, College Hill, and South Side, spread across the city so a unit can reach most emergencies within about four minutes. Firefighters handle structural firefighting, respond as first responders to medical emergencies ahead of ambulance arrival (including CPR and AED use), pump flooded basements, and run public fire-safety education, extinguisher training, and smoke-detector installation programs for residents.
The department is led by Fire Chief Henry Hennings and Deputy Fire Chief Chad Gruver, and answers roughly 1,800 calls for service a year while its Fire Marshal's Office handles about 600 inspections and investigations, on top of dozens of prevention programs reaching thousands of Easton schoolchildren and adults annually.
MissionThe City of Easton Fire Department is a team of professionals that serve with excellence, dedication, and pride. The members of the Easton Fire Department are committed to saving lives, protecting property, and improving the quality of life for our residents and visitors, by providing rapid and reliable services in all emergency and non-emergency activities.
Easton Fire Department vacancies, including firefighter and paramedic positions, are posted on the City of Easton's Employment page along with the job description and required forms; there is no standing open application, so postings only appear when a vacancy exists.
Hiring process
- Watch the City of Easton's Employment page for a posted Fire Department vacancy
- Download the job description and application forms for that specific position
- Complete the forms and mail or drop them off at the Human Resources Office, City Hall 3rd Floor, 123 S Third Street, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Benefits
The City of Easton offers a competitive salary and benefits package to its employees, including Fire Department staff, as an equal-opportunity employer.
How do I apply for a job with the Easton Fire Department?
Vacant full- and part-time City positions, including Fire Department openings, are posted on the City of Easton's Employment page with the job description and application forms; completed forms are mailed or dropped off at the Human Resources Office.
How can I find out what firefighter positions are currently open in Easton?
The City of Easton's Employment page lists all current vacancies, and postings appear only when an actual opening exists rather than accepting applications on a rolling basis.
How many fire stations does the Easton Fire Department operate?
Three: Central Fire Station (11 N 6th Street), College Hill Fire Station (327 Parsons Street), and South Side Fire Station (424 Reynolds Street).
How many calls does the Easton Fire Department respond to each year?
About 1,800 calls for service a year, plus roughly 600 inspections, investigations, and complaints handled annually by the Fire Marshal's Office.
Who leads the Easton Fire Department?
Fire Chief Henry Hennings leads the department, with Chad Gruver serving as Deputy Fire Chief.