Membership

 

Membership Classes

 

There are four classes of membership:

Active Member: Eligibility for active membership shall be a senior management chief officer employed by a political subdivision, or other organization within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on a fulltime basis (minimum 40 hours per week).

Associate Member: Associate members shall be individuals who work in the field of the fire service and are interested in the goals and objectives of the Association and are not identified with the fire service commercially. Associate members of the Association may include:

• Fire Service personnel who are of insufficient rank or position or not a senior management chief officer to qualify as an active member of the Association.
• Professors, instructors, and technical staff members of accredited colleges, universities, and academies, engaged in teaching or researching the field of fire science and/or fire administration.
• Persons who have made significant contributions to the science and practice of fire protection and related emergency services.
• Individual members of any section or organization affiliated with the Association.

Honorary Member: Honorary Membership may be conferred upon any person for outstanding service to the Association.

Alumni Member: Any active member of the association who has retired is moved to alumni status.

 

Membership Benefits

 

As a member (active or alumni) you have full access to members only resources:

• Legislative priorities and action
• Education and training for today's fire service leaders
• Instant access to policy and guideline templates
• Participation in conferences and seminars
• Networking

 

To Apply for Membership

 

Please complete the membership application and pledge of confidentiality. Completed forms shall be submitted to First Vice President Little.

First Vice President
Chief Scott Little
Manheim Township FD
1840 Municipal Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-719-2320