Membership Types and Requirements - Newport Fire Company, No. 1

Essential Requirements

All applicants to the department MUST:

Be at least 18 years old (14 with parental consent)
Be able to pass a full background investigation
Be willing to be an active member of the organization, including duty shift participation, completion of hundreds of hours of initial and ongoing training, and participation in department events.
Compliance with By-Laws & SOG’s

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Membership Types

Firefighter Membership

If getting hot, dirty, and physical is your game – this is for you. We offer virtually unlimited opportunities to explore the exciting world of firefighting and the training to do it safely. Whether you only assist on the outside – or run into the fire as others are running out – there’s plenty for everyone to do on the fire ground. The training is free, but the rewards are priceless. Fire Personnel are required to become certified in Firefighter I to include Hazardous Materials Operations. If you already have your Firefighter certifications in another station or another state, we’ll help you with the logistics of obtaining reciprocity and getting Pennsylvania certified.

Junior Firefighter Membership

Our Junior Firefighter offers young people 14-17 the opportunity to grow in public service. Through classroom and hands-on instruction and activities, and mentoring from senior firefighters and company leaders, these young adults will learn about volunteer fire service, community service, and the values of trust, respect, loyalty, dedication, and selfless service to others. Most importantly, they’ll learn about themselves and their capabilities, allowing them to explore their full potential for a career or vocation in fire and emergency services.

Administrative & Support

Not looking to participate as an operational Fire member of the department? There are many ways you can lend your passion for volunteering, background, and experience to the Newport Fire Company. We are always seeking volunteers for administrative and support roles — including administrative management, financial support, event support, community engagement, education, and more.

Fire Police

Fire Police Officers are vital to many emergency and non-emergency operations and are often tasked with traffic control, scene security and preservation, and other tasks. In non-emergency roles, Fire Police Officers serve on duties such as assisting with parking during fairs, crowd control, and other security roles during public events.

Basic Training Requirements

Additional training courses are required to advance to higher ranks and levels of responsibility.