Join The Lingohocken Fire Company welcomes applicants for membership. If you are interested in joining the Fire Company, contact any firefighter or stop in at the firehouse any Tuesday evening. There is also a Junior Firefighter program for those 14 to 18 years of age. For those who wish to help the Fire Company but are unable to become firefighters, there is an Associate  Membership which assists in non-fire-fighting activities such as the Pancake breakfast. Please contact the Fire Company at 215-598-3500 for details. For any of the memberships described above, you may access and download the application form by clicking here (or below). Adobe Reader is required (free). Download the LFCO application SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS Many organizations recognize the service provided by volunteer firefighters and offer scholarships to assist firefighters in their higher education. Lingohocken firefighters are eligible for these programs. Junior Firefighter Scholarship Program As part of the National Junior Firefighter Program, ten $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to junior firefighters nationwide who demonstrate commitment and dedication to their local junior firefighter program and the fire service. The departments of each of the winning students will also receive a grant of $5,000. The National Advisory Committee developed the criteria and application process for the competitive scholarships, which will be available by April 1. The deadline for applications is May 15. Stay tuned to the NVFC web site at www.nvfc.org for more information. Firemen's Assoc. of State of Pennsylvania Scholarship Program http://www.pafire.org/scholarships.htm Pennsylvania Burglar and Fire Alarm Association Scholarship Program http://www.pbfaa.com/Scholarship.htm International Association of Fire Chief's Scholarship Program http://www.iafc.org/displayindustryarticle.cfm?articlenbr=33679 International Association of Arson Investigators Scholarship Program http://www.firearson.com/ef/foundinfo/index.asp Additionally, the leadership and service attributes gained by participating as a emergency services volunteer are likely to receive favorable evaluation in college applications