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Special Fire Police Officers are empowered under Pennsylvania Law to
regulate traffic, control crowds, and possess limited police
authority to prevent interference with firefighting operations.
Special Fire Police Officers are members of and operate under the
rules of the Volunteer Fire Company and under the direction of the
Township Chief of Police.
As an Officer
of the Special Fire Police of Towamencin Township, you are a
representative of the governing authority. Therefore, the passing
public will always remember your actions and words. Special Fire
Police Officers must complete training and adhere to professional
standards.
Requirements
1. Minimum age 18
years
2.
Valid
Pennsylvania Drivers License **
3.
No
prior criminal record **
**All
applications are reviewed and approved by the Towamencin
Township Police Department.
MENTAL ALERTNESS
AND ENDURANCE ARE ESSENTIAL TO THIS POSITION!
Duties
Directing traffic around the scene of a fire
or other type of emergency
Provide protection for the Fire crews,
equipment and trucks at the scene of an emergency
Provide crowd control to prevent their injury
by interference to firemen.
Protect private property when directed by
fire chief and or Towamencin Chief of Police
Assist Towamencin Township Police when
dispatched for traffic control and other situations (under the
direction of the Police Chief)
At times you may direct traffic at parades in
surrounding townships
Be dispatched to assist with other Fire
Police who are short of manpower
Training
Available Fire Police training will be repaid
by the fire company upon satisfactory completion.
Emergency Equipment
Reflective vest and flashlights and other
equipment is supplied to each officer by the fire company.
Wardrobe
Special Fire Police officers are provided
with (3) dress shirts, hat and jacket. Rain gear is also supplied.
For more
information contact:
267-421-9723
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