Fire Branch – Protect & Serve Your Community

​The Petersburg Fire Branch responds to a wide range of emergencies, including fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, rescues, and more. Firefighters work as a team to protect lives and property through quick response, hands-on action, and specialized training.

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What to Expect as a Volunteer

 

Who Can Join?

• No experience needed—training is provided.

• Volunteers come from all backgrounds and schedules.

• Flexible participation—help when you can.

 

Training & Meetings

• Drills: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of each month, 7:00 – 9:00 PM.

• Additional training available throughout the year.

• Department Meetings: 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at Station 1.

  • Dinner provided at 6:00 PM (location varies).

 

Emergency Response

• Volunteers carry a pager and respond when available.

 

Why Join?

• Gain hands-on firefighting experience.

• Serve and protect your community.

• Join a strong, supportive team.

• Possible incentives from the Association and Borough.

 

Leadership & Contact

• Fire Chief: Danny Bird

• Assistant Fire Chiefs: David Berg, Troy Thynes, Jim Stolpe

• Training Officer: Ryan Welde

 

Once you apply, a Department Officer will contact you.