Join the Upper Macungie Township Fire & Rescue Team

Volunteer Staffing Stipend Program – Station 57

Upper Macungie Township Fire & Rescue Company is proud to introduce an innovative Volunteer Staffing Stipend Program designed to strengthen emergency response while supporting dedicated fire service professionals throughout the Lehigh Valley. Whether you live locally or commute from surrounding areas, you are invited to become part of a professional, community-focused fire team committed to excellence.

Our program combines the pride of volunteer service with a structured stipend opportunity, allowing qualified personnel to serve the community while gaining valuable experience and support.

Earn While You Serve

Participants in the staffing program receive:

• $110 stipend for each twelve (12) hour overnight shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

• Additional $15 for every emergency call you respond to during your shift

• The opportunity to earn up to $14,000 per year while helping protect one of Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing municipalities

This initiative helps ensure consistent staffing, improved response times, and enhanced protection for residents, visitors, and local businesses.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome individuals who are committed to fire service excellence and ready to contribute to a strong, team-driven environment. Applicants should meet the following minimum qualifications based on the role they are applying for:

Driver

• Driver Operator Pumper or Pump Operations 1 & 2

• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)

• CDL Class B with Tanker Endorsement

• Hazardous Materials Operations with current refresher (within 14 months)

Crew Officer

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter II

• Advanced Vehicle Rescue

• CPR / First Aid

• Hazardous Materials Operations with current refresher

• Recommendation from current Station Fire Chief

Firefighter

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I

• Basic Vehicle Rescue

• CPR / First Aid

• Hazardous Materials Operations with current refresher

• Cleared for interior firefighting duties at a current station

Why Volunteer with Upper Macungie Township?

Upper Macungie Township is one of Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing communities, served by an all-volunteer fire department dedicated to professionalism, training, and community safety. This staffing program helps address modern staffing challenges while providing qualified firefighters with a rewarding and meaningful service opportunity.

Members benefit from:

• A supportive and team-focused environment

• Opportunities to serve a rapidly growing community

• Modern staffing quarters and operational resources

• A mission centered on safety, service, and professionalism

Apply Today

Help us keep Upper Macungie Township safe while advancing your fire service career.

For more information or to sign up, contact:
Fire Commissioner Peter Christ
pchrist@uppermac.org