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Live In Program
Requirements for participation in the program include: full-time student or part time work, must meet minimum availability/staffing needs, compliance of all SOGs and policies and renters insurance upon entering the program. Preferred minimum training includes: Firefighter I, PA DOH Vehicle Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials operations level, CPR/AED and PA DOH First responder or Higher. Even if you do not meet these qualifications, please feel free to contact us about the program. Firefighters with previous training and experience will be given first consideration, but anyone interested is encouraged to apply. Contact: The greatest benefit to the Live-In members is the cost of the program- free! The EVFD provides the Live-In personnel benefits in exchange for the time commitment they make to staff the station. The staffing that the program provides far outweighs the cost to the fire company. Without the Live-In program as one of the staffing options available, the EVFD would be forced to explore a much more costly option for providing fire protection – fulltime career staffing.
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© 2001-2012 Eden Volunteer Fire Company 1695 New Holland Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 Emergency: 911 717-397-5881 |
Thank for your interest in the Eden Volunteer Fire Company Live-In Program. The Eden Fire Company
is part of 
In 1997 the department created the first Live-In program in Lancaster County. Now in its 11th year,
the program continues to be a valuable asset to the company and the communities we serve. The program is
designed for firefighters to utilize the station as their full-time residence, allowing for a quick and
professional fire department response. In exchange for free living accommodations and several other
perks, the live-in members are responsible for responding to emergency calls, performing station duties,
and participating in training.
Eden Volunteers respond to over 1100 Fire, Rescue, and QRS calls per year, making Eden one of the
busiest volunteer fire companies in Lancaster County. We currently operate a 1997 Pierce
In 2002, the station underwent an $850,000 building renovation to enhance many aspects of our station.
Part of this renovation included a 2,200 square foot addition which is mostly dedicated to
the 
The Eden Volunteers take pride in our training program. The department is currently recognized as a
Silver Level participant in the Pennsylvania Fire Service Certification Program through the Office of
the State Fire Commissioner. This means that greater than 75% of our members are qualified at or above
National Professional Qualification Standards. The Live-In program gives members great exposure to
company level, state level and national level training opportunities at no cost. Eden covers all costs
including registration, travel, lodging and other associated costs. Live-In members routinely attend
programs at the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and the National Fire Academy. Conferences and HOT
sessions such as FDIC, Firehouse Expo, and IAFC are also available annually for attendance.
In addition to cost-free living, Eden annually budgets money for college reimbursement. This program
is funded through money received from the Department of Homeland Security annually through a SAFER Act
grant. The Eden Fire Company is only a short commute to several area post-secondary schools, including;
Millersville University, Franklin & Marshall College, Elizabethtown College, Harrisburg Area Community
College, Lancaster Bible College (in our first due), Thaddeus Stevens Tech, Lancaster General Nursing
& Health Sciences, Pennsylvania Institute of Art & Design, York Technical Institute and several
others.
Eden’s Live-In Program also caters to participants with an interest in career fire service employment.
Several current and past live-ins have obtained employment with many leading departments. These
individuals routinely assist participants with preparing for the rigors of testing, interviewing and
academy life. Some of the departments they have obtained employment with include: Washington DC Fire
Department, Annapolis(MD) Fire Department, Montgomery County(MD) Fire Rescue, Howard County(MD) Fire
Rescue, Anne Arundel(MD) County Fire Rescue, Metro Washington Airports Authority and several others.
Supplemental highlights of the live-in program include: Full personal protective equipment including
turn-out gear, pro warrington boots, helmet and custom front, gemtor belt, etc. are provided as well as
Class C and class B uniforms. Class A Dress Uniforms are also issued, but members must meet a
pre-established eligibility requirement. The Health & Safety Committee oversees the company’s
physical training program including entry-level physicals for new members. The department pays annually
for insurance and death benefit coverage for every member. This is in addition to the workers compensation
provided by Manheim Township.
