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Essington, PA

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Employment Application

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT

Tinicum Township Fire Company is accepting applications for the position of career Firefighter / EMT

GENERAL PURPOSE: Protect life and property by performing firefighting, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, and Fire Prevention duties. Perform maintenance of fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities as outlined by the Supervisor and/or Executive Board of the Fire Company.

Required Minimal Qualifications

  • 21 years of age upon completion of application
  • High School diploma or GED
  • 3 years of combined firefighting and EMS experience
  • No Criminal Record
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record over the last 3yrs
  • Firefighter I ( Pro-Board/IFSAC)
  • Current EMT-B certification or higher with CPR/AED for health care providers
  • Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC)
  • Haz-Mat Operations with annual update
  • Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician (VRT)
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100,200,700 and 800

For applications please use our website and visit the “Downloads” or you may pick up an application at Station 48. Applications may be placed in the mail box in front of Sta.48 or may be hand delivered to any Career Staff Member only. Application deadline is February 16, 2017 at 1400 hours. No phone calls please.

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3 months ago

Tinicum Township Fire Company

Geraldine E. Parker "Gerry", (nee Schleicher), age 95, passed away on January 21, 2018, she was from Lester, PA. Gerry was a lifetime member of the Tinicum Township Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla #48. She was also a member of the Tinicum Township Historial Society, Tinicum Township Seniors, Ridley Park Seniors and the Young at Heart. She was devoted to her family and always helped others. Beloved wife of the late Jack H. Parker, devoted mother of Jack J. Parker and Eileen F. Burns; dear grandmother of Tracy Millett, Michelle Parker-Fox and Jack J. Parker Jr. Also survived by several great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 10am - 10:45am at the Cavanagh Family Funeral Home, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood, PA 19074, followed by her service at 11am. Friends may also call at Cavanagh's Thursday evening 6pm to 8pm. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Spayed Club, 800 Chester Pike, Sharon Hill, PA 19079. ... See MoreSee Less

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10 months ago

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The Tinicum Township Fire Company regrets to announce the death of Life Member John Baldwin "Shaggy".

John was a 48 year combined member of the Essington and Lester Fire Companies, and held the positions of Assistant Chief, Trustee, and past President of the Lester Fire Company.

John is survived by his wife Sharon, and daughters Christina Knox and Donna Baldwin.

Visitation will be Saturday July 8th from 9am to 11am at the Tinicum Township Fire Station, 99 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington, PA. A prayer service will be held at 11:00am, followed by a procession past the Lester Fire Station and John's residence.
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Thoughts and prayers with the all the famiky and everyone at the 48. Rest easy and God's speed.

Aww! Shaggy was part of my childhood when hanging at the station! Sorry for your loss! RIP, Shaggy!

Tinicum Township Fire Company

10 months ago

Tinicum Township Fire Company

The Tinicum Township Fire Company regrets to announce the death of Life Member John Baldwin "Shaggy".

John was a 48 year combined member of the Essington and Lester Fire Companies, and held the positions of Assistant Chief, Trustee, and past President of the Lester Fire Company.

John is survived by his wife Sharon, and daughters Christina Knox and Donna Baldwin.

Visitation will be Saturday July 8th from 9am to 11am at the Tinicum Township Fire Station, 99 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington, PA. A prayer service will be held at 11:00am, followed by a procession past the Lester Fire Station and John's residence.
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The Tinicum Township Fire Company regrets to announce the death of Life Member John Baldwin Shaggy.

John was a 48 year combined member of the Essington and Lester Fire Companies, and held the positions of Assistant Chief, Trustee, and past President of the Lester Fire Company.

John is survived by his wife Sharon, and daughters Christina Knox and Donna Baldwin.

Visitation will be Saturday July 8th from 9am to 11am at the Tinicum Township Fire Station, 99 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington, PA.  A prayer service will be held at 11:00am, followed by a procession past the Lester Fire Station and Johns residence.
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R.I.P. Brother !!!!!

RIP So sorry for your loss

John, Rest In Peace we had many fond memories.🙏🙏🙏

Rip John condolences to your family many good memories of you

R.I.P John. Prayers and thoughts go out to his family and his fellow firefighters.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

RIP Shaggy . We have great memories always.

Rip

Donna,I am so sorry to hear of your loss.if you need anything please call.prayers to you and your family

Shaggy, you will be missed. Gone too young.

Rest in peace cousin ☹

Sorry to see you go. Rest in peace.

May the angels led him in

RIP Shaggy :( your family and fellow brothers and sisters are in my prayers. Heaven certainly gained another awesome fireman!

So sorry, Christina Knox, give your mom my condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

My condolences to the family. We will never forget you Shaggy !! 🙏🏻

Oh my goodness. So young. Our sympathies and prayers of comfort to Sharon, Donna, and Christina.

RIP Shaggy!

RIP Shaggy.

Such a shame.

Rest In Peace

RIP Shaggy. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of your families at this time of sorrow.

R.I.P Shaggy. Prayers to all.

Prayers for the Fire Co members, Sharon Baldwin and family and cousin, Rod McMullen and family and all his friends.💚

So sorry for your loss many prayers to all 🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢

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