Live-in Program

The Black Rock Volunteer Fire Company provides Fire & Rescue services to Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County responding to over 350 incidents annually. The company operates an Engine, Squad, Utility and ATV from our Oaks Station. The company currently has openings for 3 Live-Ins

The Black Rock Volunteer Fire Company operates this live-in program for individuals interested in a unique experience. In exchange for free living quarters, live-in firefighters provide the needed staffing for emergency responses, assisting with fire prevention activities, community events as well as station and equipment maintenance. Our live-in members will have access to the following:

• Private sleeping areas
• Secured storage for personal belongings
• Kitchen and Dayroom
• Wireless internet
• Free training opportunities in-station and via county and state training programs
• Uniforms provided
• PPE

Minimum Training Requirement

• Pennsylvania State Firefighter I certification (NFPA 1001).
• Hazardous Materials Operations for First Responders OR equivalent (NFPA 472). If the date of completion is over one year, a current Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher Course is required.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
• Vehicle Rescue Technician
• Water Rescue Awareness
• Current First Ad, CRP, AED Certification
• Infectious Control, Bloodborne Pathogens Class
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License

The following below are preferred:

• Pump Operations I & II
• Driver Operator Pumper
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
• Water Rescue Operations

Live-In Members are members eighteen (18) years of age or older and possess a high school diploma or GED.

Anyone interested in becoming a live-in member must apply for membership in accordance with the company’s membership application process and be approved by the BRVFC membership.

Live-In personnel are expected to respond to all dispatched calls within 2 hours of class/work and participate in all company training and events as able and available.

Live ins are not permitted to take up permanent residence at the fire station.

All student live-in members must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. All non-student live-in members must be employed a minimum of 30 hours per week.

All live-in members are expected to spend a minimum of 4 consecutive nights each week, Sunday to Friday, and one full weekend (Friday and Saturday) each month.

Anyone wishing in learning more about our Live-In Program please contact the Fire Chief at chief@brvfc.org