If you’re interested in joining the Mill Creek Fire Company, please read this full page, including the links.
Step 1: Preliminary Requirements
Before applying, ensure that you meet the following criteria:
- Residency: You must be a resident of Delaware for at least 30 days.
- Proof of Residency: Be prepared to provide proof of residency, such as a Delaware driver’s license or a utility bill.
- Age Requirements: Regular membership requires you to be 18 years old.
- Legal Compliance: You must meet the legal requirements to be a volunteer firefighter in Delaware; click here.
Step 2: Complete the Application
Once you’ve confirmed you meet the requirements, fill out the membership application. You can find it here on our website. Completed applications should be mailed to:
Mill Creek Fire Company
Membership Committee
P.O. Box 5446
Marshallton, DE 19808
Please note: You can email the application to membership@millcreekfire.org. The application should not be dropped off at the fire station. (no advertising emails.)
Step 3: Schedule an Interview
After submitting your application, a member of our Membership Committee will reach out to you to schedule an interview. Interviews are typically held in the evenings, and we will accommodate your schedule.
Step 4: Attend the Interview
During the interview, you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of our members and share your motivation for joining the fire service. We will also ask questions such as:
- Why do you want to join the fire service?
- How much do you know about firefighting?
- What’s in your future?
In addition to the interview, you will:
- Learn about the history of MCFC and what to expect as a member.
- Receive an affidavit to sign. [You can review the affidavit here.]
- Be provided with instructions on obtaining a criminal background check and driving record check. These checks are required for all applicants and typically cost around $60. Successful applicants may be reimbursed for this cost upon becoming a probationary member (with receipt).
To expedite the process, you can submit our short online form. We will also need the filled-out paper application for the interview.
You may choose to complete your background and driving checks before the interview. However, please note that you will only be reimbursed if you successfully become a member.
Step 5: Membership Approval
If the Membership Committee recommends your application and there are no issues with your background check or driving record, your application will be presented at a regular MCFC business meeting. A majority vote from the general membership is required for acceptance as a probationary member.
Regular business meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Chambers Memorial Hall, located at 3900 Kirkwood Highway.
[Click here for the requirements for probationary membership.]