Pennsville Fire & Rescue Recruitment page

03/05/2026

New Member Spotlight 🚨

John joins us with prior first responder experience. He previously served as a police officer with the Brooklawn Police Department, where he worked as both a D.A.R.E. instructor and a patrol officer.

After moving to Pennsville in 2020, John felt called to give back to his new community — and we’re proud to have him on our team.

We’re excited to have John with us… and hopefully he knows we don’t like donuts quite as much as the cops do! 🍩😉

02/16/2026

WE WANT YOU!
Pennsville Township Fire Department is seeking motivated individuals to join the ranks
2 Station’s
400+ Calls annually
20+ Working fires annually
Free training
Contact us today or stop in
Station 5 is located at 91 First Street Pennsville NJ, 08070
Station 7 is located at 545 N Broadway Deepwater NJ, 08023

Pennsville Township Fire Department is seeking motivated individuals who are looking to give back to their community! Pennsville Township operates out of two...

02/06/2026

🚨 JOIN PENNSVILLE FIRE & RESCUE CO. 1 🚨

Your community needs more firefighters — and we want you.

No experience? We train you.
Build skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships.
Serve your town when it matters most.

Be part of the team that shows up when others can’t.

🔥100% volunteer
📍 Pennsville
📩 Message us or stop by the station

Answer the call. Join Pennsville Fire & Rescue Co. 1. 🔥

08/17/2023

The next time someone asks you what it takes to be a firefighter, be honest.

Instead of talking about certifications and classes, tell them what it really takes to do this job right. Tell them the truth.

It takes a commitment that very few jobs require because you have to accept that you are going to be responsible for life, not only for the citizens you serve but the lives of your brothers and sisters.

Yes, I said brothers and sisters because when you become a firefighter, you earn another family. Yes, I said earn because nothing will be given to you here. You will need to earn everything by building a good reputation as a worker and someone who cares about others.

It will require a very high level of fitness, strong work ethic and a desire to improve daily. You will hear about minimum standards but never think that’s enough; it’s not and will require maximum effort to perform in the environments we do.

You will miss birthdays, holidays, first steps, and last breaths; it’s part of the job. You will be dog tired and have to still give your best. Your mind and heart are going to change, and you won’t be the same person who started, and that’s ok because to change is to grow. You will grow here. This job can break you or make you the most grateful man in the world. That will be up to you.

The conversations you have around the kitchen table will be some of the best advice you’ll ever hear, and if you stay on long enough, some of the best you will give.

It’s a hard job that will always require hard work. Lazy people don’t do well here, so if that’s you, I wouldn’t do it. You’re not a good fit.

But if you’re willing to work hard with a spirit of humility and put the needs of others first, it will be the best decision you will ever make.

That’s what it takes to be a firefighter.

Photo of the late James Dotters

Photo by Chance Craven