Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company operates a live-in program for those individuals seeking a unique experience. Live-in firefighters provide needed staffing for emergency incidents, cleaning and maintenance duties around the station, assistance with fire prevention activities, and assistance with fundraising activities.  While living at Station 56-C, live-in members have access to:

• A Private Bunk Room 
• Wireless Internet
• Cable Television
• Kitchen Space
• Lounge Area

Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company is conveniently located within driving distance of several area colleges and universities including:

• Villanova University - 6.5 miles
• Montgomery County Community College - 7.9 miles
• Saint Joes University - 10 miles
• Harcum and Haverford College - 7 miles
• Cabrini and Eastern University - 5.5 miles
• Norristown Septa Train Line - 1.6 miles (This will take you into Philly near Temple, Drexel, and other city-based colleges/universities)

• No Rent
• Free Training within Approval
• Issued PPE
• TV and Lounge Area
• High-Speed Wifi
• Kitchen and Full-Size Refrigerator/Freezer
• Washer and Dryer
• Close to many Restaurants, Stores, and King of Prussia Mall
• Stipend Program (As long as you qualify)

• Any person wishing to become a live-in member must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Any person wishing to become a live-in member must be certified (up to date) with the following:
  • US Citizen
  • Fire Fighter I
  • Hazmat Operations
  • First Aid & CPR
  • ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800
  • Additionally, we prefer for the applicant to be certified (up to date) with the following:
    • Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician
    • Water Rescue Emergency Responder
    • Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
    • Pump I
    • Emergency Medical Responder (or higher)
• Members will be responsible for their food
• Members will be responsible for their own linen and towels
• Any person wishing to become a live-in member must apply for membership in accordance with the department's membership application process and be approved by the rest of the department's members.
• Live-In members are expected to respond to all dispatched calls within 1 (one) hours of class/work and participate in all company training and events, as able and available.
• Live-In Members are not permitted to take up permanent or legal residence at the station.
• All student live-in members are required to maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average (C average).  All non-student live-in members must be employed a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• All live-in members are expected to spend a minimum of 4 consecutive nights each week, from Sunday to Friday, as well as two (2) full weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) each month.

• We would prefer Live-in members to move in within 1-2 weeks prior to the start of class or work. 
  • This time will be spent familiarizing the member with others in the company, Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company area, and the fire company in general.
• Station 56-C will have positions for either male or female members.
• Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company is a mix of Residential, Multi-Residential, and a few Commercial structures. Additionally, SVFC covers a section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Route 202. Along with this the company also covers a section of the Schuylkill River. This area accounts for approximately 500 calls per year)
• SVFC provides mutual aid to Norristown Borough, Bridgeport Borough, Conshohocken Borough, Lower Merion Township, Upper Merion Township, and Plymouth Township.

Firefighter Andrew "Andy" Carlson

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