The Vigilance Hose Company No. 1, like most volunteer organizations can always use more help. To join, simply stop in the fire station located at 49 S. Broad St. (Nazareth Borough) on any Monday Night during drill and pick up an application. Or call 610-759-2542 and leave a message with your contact information, and we will call you back.

We have many membership opportunities including:

Active Firefighter - Active firefighters are members who handle all front line fire suppression and rescue efforts, and have voting rights. Active members must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.

Auxiliary Member - Auxiliary members may not participate in active firefighting activities, but may assist in rehab functions at fire scenes and fundraising activities. Auxiliary members must be 18 years of age at time of application.

Junior Firefighter - Junior firefighters may not participate in active firefighting activities, but may assist in support functions at fire scenes. Junior firefighters must be at least 14 years of age at time of application. Valid working papers must also accompany application.

Fire Police - These are active members who are empowered by the municipality to perform traffic control and scene control duties as prescribed by Pennsylvania statute.