Membership for Coopersburg Volunteer Fire Department is open to all who are 16-years of age or older. There are two classifications of members:  

Social Members are those wishing to participate in the social activities of the organization. In general, Social Members do not take an active role in the department's emergency service activities, and do not operate fire department emergency equipment. 

Active members are those who have passed a program of basic training approved by the chief officer, have provided the chief with a physical examination form from a physician, and, as members, have been active in departmental operation and training programs. After meeting additional training requirements, active members may also qualify to operate fire apparatus, and function in other specialized roles.

Applying:
Persons meeting membership requirements and interested in applying should fill out an application and return it at the next regular meeting of the organization or during a Monday night drill. Regular meetings of the department are held on the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held at the social club, which is in front of the firehouse. Drills are start at 7:00pm. Following filing, applications are automatically tabled for one month until the next regular meeting. During this month, the applicant may start coming to drills and get to know fellow firefighters. 

At the next departmental meeting, tabled applications are voted upon by the membership. Approved applicants immediately become social members for a short probationary period or until a Fire Fighter I course is taken. An officer of the department is assigned to each new member for the purpose of orienting them to departmental equipment and policy, and to help them develop a program of approved training which will qualify them for active membership status.

During their probationary period, social members responding to emergency calls should participate only as instructed by the officer who is in charge of the incident.

Stop by and see a member for an application or call 610-282-1580.