Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company

Volunteer Live-In Program

In the interest of public safety, to reduce response times, and to guarantee in-station staffing with as little cost to Bethlehem Township as possible, the Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company has established living facilities for volunteer members. These facilities are available at no cost to members.

Eligibility

A live-in member must maintain one of the following:

  1. Full-time enrollment in an institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 2.0.
  2. Part-time enrollment in an institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 2.0, and employment of at least 15 hours per week.
  3. Employment of at least 30 hours per week.

Learn more

Review the Live-In Policy (PDF) and the Live-In Flyer (PDF) for full program details. For more information, contact our membership chairperson, Michael Fowler, through our contact form.

The station

Live-in bunk room with three sets of wooden bunk beds Bunk room storage lockers beside the entry door Bunk room with wardrobes and a shelving unit Washroom with a row of sinks and shower stalls Station kitchen with stove, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator Kitchen coffee counter next to a doorway into the day room Conference room with a long table and framed photos on the walls Watch desk with computer workstations facing the apparatus bay windows Training room set up with rows of tables and chairs facing a projector screen