Monroeville FD (PA) Live-In Program Accepting Applications

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MONROEVILLE VFC #5 IS NOW ACCEPTING LIVE-IN APPLICATIONS

WWW.MVFD5.COM

ENGINE – TRUCK – TANKER – AMBULANCE

1400 CALLS – 700 FIRE / 700 EMS

- Surrounded by Multiple College and Trade Programs !!

- Community College Of Allegheny County – BOYCE CAMPUS

- Fire Vest Scholarship Available !!

- EMT, Paramedic, and Fire Science Programs

- University of Pittsburgh – Multiple Majors Available

- Center for Emergency Medicine - EMT and PARAMEDIC Programs

- Carnegie Mellon University & ITT Tech – Computer Science Programs

- Point Park College – Intelligence and National Security Programs

- Westmoreland County Community College – Fire Science Degree Program

- WYOTECH and Rosedale Tech – Auto / Diesel Mechanic Programs

ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS !!

- Amenities include: Laundry Facilities, Full Kitchen, Large Dayroom, Study Area's, FIOS Internet and TV, Printers, Copiers, FIOS TV, access to fitness facilities.

- What Do We Run? From the Country Side to the Suburban Areas to the Urban Areas, from the Side Roads to the High Speed Interstates…YOU WILL SEE AND EXPERIENCE IT ALL…. The experience WILL be preparation for a future in FIRE, RESCUE, & EMS

- Requirements:

 Essentials of Firefighting recommended – Will need to be completed if not already obtained – access to training provided and fire service training is FREE!!

 EMT preferred or enrolled after moving in – EMT is Required for all Members ! Assistance w/ Reciprocity is Available

 Applicants with Firefighter 1 or 2 and EMT or Paramedic qualifications will take preference – Pro Board FF Certifications and National Registry Accepted

www.mvfd5.com

Contact Chief Ron Harvey

412-372-7725 or 412-372-4444

MEMBERSHIP@MVFD5.COM

FIRENEWS Live In Ad - Full Page MAY 14 2011.pdf

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bump - still accepting applications - check out the site for info and new incident stories.

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[SageVigiles 1,194]

Looks like a good program. We're having luck with ours in West Haven as well, though we only accept UNH students so far. I don't know too many Yalies looking to fight fires...

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Looks like a good program. We're having luck with ours in West Haven as well, though we only accept UNH students so far. I don't know too many Yalies looking to fight fires...

Just wait till company 8 prevails!!

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This Company 8 right? http://www.fdlivein.com/allingtown-volunteer-fire-association/

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No, he means a different one.

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Just to give you more background. We have had a formal live-in program for approx 25 years. We had a non-formal program going back to the 70's.

I participated for 2.5 years and would never look back and regret it. When I lived-in we had about 12 live-ins and about 6 other transient live-ins for 18 guys at almost any given time. There was NOTHING we could not accomplish. At the time we ran 2 engines, 2 ambos, and the truck. It was not uncommon for us to triple pull on the initial alarm. At the time we had very few home responders. We currently have 7 live-ins and a large contingency of home responders, because several of us from years past have bought homes in town. Over the years, We have made boys into men and taught many of them important life skills that their parents handled, we even helped several get their drivers license. It is a true pleasure to make a positive impact on a young mans / womans life and show them that they can be successful.

The experience the live-in members have received from the program have been instrumental in them getting hired in other agencies such as: DC FIRE, Frederick VA, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton Co Va, Howard Co MD, Bainbridge Island Washington State, and even in FLA. Take away the out of state career agencies, because of the reputation we have, it has helped MANY of our members with MANY other opportunities and jobs in various trades and EMS agencies locally. It is very much worth it.

If you can post it in your firehouses for some of the young guys that are looking for a career and better opportunities in life, tell them to call or email us. The email is wrong on the info sheet. membership5@mvfd5.com is the correct email.

Stay Safe !

Chris Grimes

Vice President / Lieutenant

Past President

Life Member

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I've said it a bunch of times on this site, but I'll say it again. These programs work.

With all the staffing shortages in volunteer departments these days its almost a no-brainer to use your local college students. You can get 1 (or sometimes 2) FULLY staffed engines for 6-8 hours a day. All you have to do is give them some training, a day room and some equipment, maybe supply them with some qualified drivers if you don't want them operating the trucks.

I know with the success of the West Haven and Wallingford programs, a few other departments in our area are taking a look at setting up live-in or day shift programs with UNH Fire Science students.

And Chris is right, TONS of kids who go through these programs end up getting picked up by career departments. Why? Because they showed some initiative and because they already know what its like to live and work in a firehouse.

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Any literature out there as to how these work and can show start up cost figures as well as continued costs? curious as to how this works.

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I'll send you a PM.

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bump

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LIVE-IN Openings still available -

Another education program available to Live-In's. This program will also accept your FF1 / 2, FO 1/2, Medic as college credits. Contact Point Park for more information !

PointParkFlyer.pdf

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LIVE-IN Openings still available -

Another education program available to Live-In's. This program will also accept your FF1 / 2, FO 1/2, Medic as college credits. Contact Point Park for more information !

http://www.pointpark.edu/Academics/S...Administration

http://www.pointpark.edu/Academics/S...Administration

http://www.pointpark.edu/Admissions/...AidOptions/EMS

http://www.pointpark.edu/Academics/S...intransfer.pdf

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http://www.mvfd5.com/news/fullstory/newsid/176306

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openings still available -

Check us out on facebook !!

Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #5 - Monroeville, PA - Government Organization | Facebook

Check Out our Year End Video

http://www.mvfd5.com/news/fullstory/newsid/177324

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BUMP =

Great Opportunity for your young members to get started in a future with the Fire / EMS service.

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openings still available -

Check us out on facebook !!

Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #5 - Monroeville, PA - Government Organization | Facebook