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Our 2024 Recap
Emergency Service Calls Last Year Alone
Hours On Call
How Can You Help?
The number of volunteers has dropped dramatically – from 300,000 in the 1970s to just 38,000 in 2018.
Our department depends on people just like you — students, parents, retirees, and working professionals — all giving what they can to keep Hollidaysburg safe. Whether it’s answering a fire call, making sandwiches at a fundraiser, or lending your time behind the scenes, your help makes our mission possible. Every skill matters, and every volunteer strengthens our team.
This shortage makes every new volunteer more important than ever.
📊 Did you know?
Volunteers make up over 70% of the nation’s firefighters, and in communities like ours, they’re often the only line of defense when emergencies strike.
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What We Do
Emergency Response
Fire suppression, rescue, and medical support when it matters most.
Fundraising Events
From BBQs to raffles, our events help keep us equipped and ready by funding our organization.
Fire Safety Education
School visits, home safety checks, and fire prevention tips for all ages.
Volunteer Training
We offer hands-on training and support for new members, helping them get ready to serve.
You Can Make a Difference On the Front Lines of Every Call
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Volunteers on the Front Line
Every time the alarm rings — whether it’s a house fire, car crash, or medical emergency — our volunteer responders are the ones who show up. They train hard, respond fast, and risk their lives to protect others. If you’ve ever felt the call to serve, now’s the time to answer it.
We provide full training, equipment, and mentorship. No experience necessary — just a willingness to step up for your community.
Operational Volunteer Opportunities:
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Probationary Firefighter – Train and respond as a full member of the team
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Junior Firefighter (ages 16–17) – Learn the ropes and assist with operations
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Fire Police Officer – Control traffic and secure emergency scenes
These frontline roles are vital to our mission. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to commit long-term, we have a place for you.
If you’re ready to serve Hollidaysburg, we’re ready to train you.
You Can Make a Difference
No Gear Required
Not everyone can give financially — and not every volunteer fights fires. From planning events to maintaining gear, every helping hand keeps our department strong. If you have a talent, we can use it. When you give your time, you become part of something bigger — a team that protects Hollidaysburg together.
We welcome volunteers to help with:
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Cooking and serving meals at community events
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Promoting fundraisers and sharing on social media
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Cleaning and maintaining gear and equipment
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Assisting with admin tasks or organizing events
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Offering creative skills like photography, design, or writing
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Training to become a firefighter or EMT (if you’re interested!)
It takes all kinds of people to keep a community safe — we’d love to have you on our team.
If you’ve got a talent, we’ve got a place for it.
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Volunteer
Your Support in Action – 2024 Recap
Emergency Calls
Responded to fires, rescues, crashes, and other incidents across the community.
Active Volunteers
Trained and committed members serving Hollidaysburg and surrounding areas.
Hours On Call
Logged during emergency responses to protect life and property.
Training Hours
Invested in drills, state and local classes, and readiness events.
Fundraising Events
From BBQs to parades, these events help sustain our operations.
New Recruits
Welcomed in 2024 to keep our team strong and growing.
Years in Service
Proudly serving since 1871 — 100% volunteer operated.
Volunteer Powered
Every response, every hour — made possible by community support.
Our Latest Volunteer
The officers and members of the Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department proudly recognize Evan Clingerman for his outstanding commitment and training progress.
Since joining at age 16, Evan has already:
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Completed Modules 1–3 of Essentials training
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Earned certifications in Hazmat and CPR
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Logged over 100 hours of training
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Will complete Module 4 and a live structure burn after turning 17
We thank Evan for his dedication and couldn’t be more proud. We’re excited to see what his future holds here at Station 10!
Know a Teen Interested in the Fire Service?
If your son or daughter is curious about firefighting but doesn’t know where to start, come visit us!
Our Junior Firefighter Program (ages 16–17) offers:
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🧯 Hands-on training and mentorship
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📚 Real certifications (CPR, Hazmat, more)
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🚒 A chance to be part of the action and the team
Stop by the station or contact us below and learn how they can get involved!