Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Co. #2 has been proudly serving the citizens of Montgomery Township and beyond since 1946. Our primary protection area is the southern portion of the township, a diverse area with rural farmlands, schools, an airport, a railroad, miles of highway, businesses of all types and residential homes and townhouses.

Our fire company is and always has been 100% volunteer. Our members are not paid for their services. Our members are your neighbors and come from all walks of life, including students, professors, dentists, welders, lawyers, businessmen, plumbers, corporate employees, horse trainers, self employed entrepreneurs, stay at home parents and retirees. The men and women of our company range in age from 14 to 102. What brings us together is our community spirit and the satisfaction of knowing that our collaborative effort makes everyone in the community safer, and keeps down the cost of living by lowering taxes and insurance rates.

When needed we answer the call, BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

We are currently seeking members for all levels of participation. It doesn't matter who you are, there's a job that suits you in our fire company.

Associate Member:

Assists with support, administrative, and fund raising tasks, but does not respond to emergencies. No training is required to become an associate member.

Active Firefighter:

Responds to emergencies and actively engages in firefighting. Due to OSHA regulations, you must be 18 to complete the training required to be an active firefighter. Firefighters must complete Firefighter 1 certification to fully participate at emergency scenes. All training is offered at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy at no cost to the members. Active firefighters also participate in all associate member duties.

Fire Police:

Control traffic at emergency scenes, participate in administrative and fund raising tasks. Some training required.

Junior Firefighter:

Anyone age 16 or above but below the age of 18. Juniors respond to fire calls and assist active firefighters but do not actively engage in firefighting.

Youth Member:

Anyone 14 years of age to 16 years of age. Assists in much the same way Associate members do, with some preparation for becoming a Junior Firefighter.

Each Wednesday we meet at 7:00 PM. What is done each Wednesday night is determined by what week of the month it happens to be. The first week is always a work session where all members contribute their part towards the maintenance of the trucks, upkeep of the building, and any other service projects the company may undertake. The second week all members convene for our monthly business meeting in which we discuss and vote upon issues that face the company. The 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month are dedicated towards drilling in which all Active members gather to train in preparation for real emergencies.

Membership has its Privileges !!!

Our members are not paid, but there are several benefits including:

• A Length of Service Awards Program: (a retirement account with deposits of up to $1,200 per year)
• 24/7 death and dismemberment insurance policy
• Local, state, and national training certifications (All at no cost to the member)
• Uniforms, Turn-Out gear, and other personal equipment provided.
• Food provided at most scheduled events and meetings.
• The greatest benefit of all: the feeling of satisfaction one gets from serving his or her community.

HOW DO I JOIN?

The quickest way to become a member is stop by the firehouse any Wednesday evening after 7:00 PM with a filled out copy of our Membership Application. Anyone the age of 16 or 17 must complete an Application for Junior Membership in place of the normal application. Youth members also have a separate application. Junior and Youth memberships require a meeting with the participants parent(s).

In addition to the application, anyone seeking membership as an Active Firefighter, Junior Firefighter, or Fire Police must turn in a copy of the results from a physical examination completed within the past year prior to responding to fire calls.

Questions? Please contact Mike Kaufman (Chair of the membership committee)