Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company News:

2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program


The Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company was notified by Congressman Tim Holden that our department received $36,100 through the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This grant will be utilized for the purchase of a SCBA cascade compressor and a personal protective gear washer. A special thanks to Representative Holden from the Officers and Members of the Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company for his support over the years. This grant will drastically improve firefighting efforts in this community. Please see the photos section of our website for pictures of the grant presentation.

2006/2007 OSFC Grant

The Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company recently received the Office of the State Fire Commissioner grant totaling $21,170.49 for the purchase of a new squad. This vehicle will replace the current 1991 Ford Explorer Squad 9-70. We have purchased a 2004 Chevy Tahoe and it should be in service by the middle to end of May. Stay tuned for details.

2008 Fund Drive

The Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company is in the process of mailing the 2008 fund drive letter to all residents and businesses in and around East Union Township. This fundraiser represents the largest fundraising event that our company will partake in this year. Please take time to fill out the enclosed information and be generous when donating. If you did not receive a fund drive letter, please contact our office at (570) 384-4746. Thank you in advance for helping our cause. Please know that the revenue collected in our fund drive allows us to better serve you.

2008 Membership Drive

The Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company is currently accepting dues for the 2008 Membership Drive. The cost is $5.00 for active and social members. Dues can be paid to Financial Secretary Kevin Hruniuk or any fire company member. Check the newspaper for times and locations of the membership drive.

Monthly Meetings

The regular monthly meetings of the Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company are held at our firehouse at 900 Center Street, Sheppton on the first Tuesday of each month at 7p.m.

Membership Applications

The Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company is always accepting applications for active members. Members are needed for emergency response, fundraising, and administrative functions. The Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company accepts junior member applications beginning at age 14. These applications for membership must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. Senior members are accepted at age 18. We provide all equipment and a positive volunteer environment where every member is valued for their efforts. Interested persons can stop at the firehouse for an application or can print an application from our members page. Please complete the application in it's entirety, sign it, and return it to any fire company member.

 

 

 

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