JOIN THE EVESHAM FIRE-RESCUE TEAM

Evesham Fire-Rescue personnel are part of a team, a team that gains satisfaction from knowing that they are making a difference in their community.  The knowledge and experiences that you gain by being an EFR member enable you to better help your family, friends, and neighbors in their times of need.  You will gain greater self-esteem and provide a valuable and necessary community service in the process.  A well planned duty schedule enables volunteers to participate in standby duty at Fire-Rescue Stations to respond to incidents that do not require a full department response.

HOW DO I JOIN?

To become part of the team call (856) 983-2750, or download our application in pdf format.  You may also visit any one of our stations and pick up an application.  Upon completion of the application, you must return it to our Fire Administration Office @ 984 Tuckerton Rd, Evesham.  The membership application process will include a confidential background check.  After successfully completing a physical agility test and a free physical exam, you will be issued your own equipment and a Fire Department ID Card.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

WHAT TRAINING COURSES WILL I RECEIVE?

You will receive Firefighter and or Emergency Medical Technician certification through the Burlington County Fire Academy and  the Burlington County First Aid Academy respectively.  Training courses are available during the evening hours and on weekends.  These courses are offered at no charge to EFR members.  All required equipment and safety gear is provided by the department.

Required training for a firefighter consists of approximately 110 hours of basic firefighting techniques including; fire behavior, rescue, salvage, overhaul, ladder practices, ventilation, firefighting tactics, water supply and more.  These classes are usually held two nights during the week, or all day on Saturdays over a four month period.

Required training for an Emergency Medical Technician consists of a 120 hour state certification course which includes ambulance operations, CPR, bandaging, splinting, oxygen delivery, patient assessment, and more.  These classes are usually held two nights during the  week over a four month period.  All EMT's also receive training in the use of semi-automatic defibrillators.

Both Fire and EMS recruits receive training in the use of the Incident Command System and Hazardous Materials recognition.  Additionally, more advanced training is provided at no cost to EFD  members who wish to further their Fire or EMS education.

EXPLORER POST

At age 14, you can join the Evesham Fire-Rescue Explorer Post.  The Explorer Post is nationally recognized by the Boy Scouts of America.  Explorers participate in training, field trips and other department functions.  At age 16 you will be permitted to ride on the apparatus as an observer, and at age 17 you may apply to attend firefighter or EMT classes.  Upon reaching the age of 18, you'll be trained and ready to respond to emergency incidents.  

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