Membership Application

Dear Prospective Member;

Thank you for your interest in membership with the Volunteer Hose Company of Throop, Becoming a member of our volunteer organization will bring you great satisfaction, excitement and create life long friendships. Becoming a member of our fire company will take serious commitment, determination, and dedication. This decision should not be taken lightly. The Membership Committee has assembled this packet so that you may have the information and facts needed to make a sound decision. Once you have read about what it is to be a member of our outstanding fire company, we hope that you will feel compelled to become a part of our family. We would like to thank you for taking the time to consider joining our fire company, and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns. Enclosed you will find membership requirements and an application, If you should decide to start your adventure please return completed application to the firehouse or mail to address listed below.

Sincerely,
The Membership Committee
Volunteer Hose Company of Throop

Membership Benefits

Training
Training is conducted through the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy in conjunction with Bucks County Community College or in-house. There are also out of state training opportunities through conferences and seminars. Some courses can be converted to college credits though Bucks County Community College.

Equipment and Gear
All equipment and safety gear needed to perform company operations is provided. In most cases fire and EMS gear are fitted and assigned to the member. Safety is top priority and every measure is observed to assure that members are properly protected.

Workman’s Compensation
As a member of the Volunteer Hose Company of Throop you are eligible for Workman’s Compensation at no cost to you. Workman’s Compensation will provide you with money for immediate expenses if you should be unable to work due to an injury received during a fire company alarm or function.

Line of Duty Death Benefit
All members of the company are covered by a Line of Duty death benefit (Life Insurance). The Federal and/or State Government will provide up to $ 250,000.00 in life insurance payments to a deceased volunteer fireman or support member who is killed in the line of duty during a fire company alarm or function. (subject to requirements)

Group Life Policy
All members of the company are covered by a Life Insurance policy through the Throop Firemen's Relief Association.

Accidental & Health
All members of the company are covered by an Accident & Health policy through the Throop Firemen's Relief Association.

Please complete all three (3) documents and drop them off with your $5.00 (five dollars) application fee at the Dunmore Street Fire Station or mail it to:

You will be notified by a member of the Screening Committee to setup an interview for recommendation to the general membership.

If you have additional questions, please email the Recording Secretary at ahegedus@verizon.net