LIVE-IN PROGRAM
Established in 2008, the Claymont Fire Company Live-In program takes pride in being a successful stepping stone for building successful career firefighters, business owners and technicians of various fields. In exchange for free-living accommodations, the company requires that members perform station duties, attend trainings/meetings, and respond to emergency calls. Live-ins are able to be a resident and receive mail at the station.
REQUIREMENTS
1
48 HOURS OF STAFFING PER WEEK
2
18 YEARS OF AGE
3
FULL-TIME STUDENT OR EMPLOYED
4
POSSESSION OF A DIPLOMA OR GED
AMENITIES
COMMERCIAL
KITCHEN
- COMMERCIAL RANGE & OVEN
- 2 FRIDGES AND A FREEZER
- ALL UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, CUTTING BOARDS
- MICROWAVE & AIR FRIER
WORKOUT
ROOM
- BENCH PRESS
- TRAINING BENCHES
- DUMBELL SET
- TREADMILL
- OLYPTICAL
- BARBELLS
- STATIONARY BIKE
THEATER
- 12 RECLINERS
- 74" FLATSCREEN 4K TV
- GAMING SYSTEMS
LIVING ROOM
- DINING ROOM TABLE
- POOL TABLE
- TV
COMMERCIAL
BATHROOMS
- 4 SHOWERS
- 8 BATHROOMS/SINKS
- PRIVATE LOCKERS
GRILL & CAR WASH AREA
PERSONAL PANTRIES
HALLWAY HANGOUT
INCETIVES
MONTHLY GIFT CARD
The monthly gift car is valued at $50. This gift card may be used for cell phone bill, gas, insurance bill, Etc., at the Live-in's discretion.
MONTHLY FOOD ALLOWANCE
The monthly allowance is set at $2000 a month. The allowance is divided between the amount of Live-ins in the program.
ROOM AMENITIES
Room furniture is now supplied to new incoming Live-ins. You may receive a dresser, office work desk, rug replacement, room lighting, a mini refrigerator, and updated visual and audible alerting up to a certain amount.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Company tuition per semester is $1000. The company also offers other aid via DVFA Recruitment & Retention Grant which can be obtained at $2000 a semester for Under Graduates and $1000 for Masters.
STIPEND
Live-ins also can accumulate stipend points. Each point is equal to its dollar amount. Live-ins will earn 2 points per call responded to while staffing. Live-ins will also earn .5 a point per hour staffed. Staffing points are earned after the monthly minimum of 192 Hrs (24Hrs x 4 weeks). Live-ins can be accredited by these points via gift cards, company purchasing, VISA cards Etc..
2023 LIVE-INS
FF/EMT CRIPPS
Hometown: Wildwood, NJ
Nick was born and raised in a fire service family, starting his fire service career in North Wildwood, NJ at the age of 15. After joining Claymont, Nick completed FF1, FF2, Haz-Mat Ops and his EMT and is on track to become a career firefighter in the coming years. Nick is currently on the county's USAR team and a Lieutenant. Nick currently works as a part-time FF/EMT in New Castle County.
FF/EMT TANLER
Hometown: Ashburn, VA
Kevin started his fire service career in 2017 in Ashburn, VA before attending Eastern Kentucky University and volunteering in Kirksville, KY. Kevin moved into the live-in program in 2020 and has since taken a lead in recruitment and currently serves as the Live-In Coordinator. He currently is a career FF/EMT in Concordville, PA and works in New Castle County as a part-time FF/EMT. He is also currently working towards his bachelor's degree in Emergency & Disaster Management with American Public University.
FF/EMT IRHIN
Hometown: Flanders, NJ
Nick started his fire service career in 2013 in Flanders, NJ where he obtained FF1, Haz-Mat and EMT certifications. Nick graduated from the University of Akron with a B.S. in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and joined the live-in program in 2019 with the goal of gaining experience and furthering his career. Since then, he has taken a lead role in the recruitment and media team, joined Delaware Task Force 1, and has obtained ICS 400. Nick owns a business in emergency services pre-planning and has developed pre-plans for every high-hazard structure in the jurisdiction.
Awards:
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Hurst Green Cross Award (2017)
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Firefighter of the Year (2020)
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Top 10 Responders (2020)
FF OFORI-AGYEKUM
Hometown: Claymont, DE
Kofi, a local to the Claymont area, joined at the age of 16 and is the youngest live-in in the program at 19 years old. Kofi has completed his FF1 and is working to obtain his EMT certification while working as a Rescue Tech for Tec Solv.
FF CARNEY
Hometown: New Brunswick, NJ
Dan started his fire service career with East Brunswick Fire District #1 in 2018 where he obtained his Firefighter 1 with the Monmouth County Fire Academy the following year. Dan joined the Claymont Fire Company with the goal of progressing his career in emergency services. He currently works as a Dispatcher at the New Castle County Communications Center.
FF/EMT MAY
Hometown: Unionville, PA
Josh is currently a full time student at Delaware County Community College majoring in Emergency Management. He is also a machine gun squad leader for Echo Company 2/25 Marine Corps Reserve and is on the path to becoming a career firefighter at Fairfax Virginia. Josh graduated from Chester County Fire Academy in 2020 where he still volunteers at Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company.
FF/EMT LIPPERT
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Ryan started his fire service career in 2007 in Pittsburgh, PA where he worked as a Firefighter/EMT at United States Steel for a decade. Ryan currently attends pre-nursing classes at Allegheny and Delaware County Community Colleges and is on track to be enrolled in a 2023 nursing program. After moving into the live-in program, he obtained a career as a Firefighter/EMT in Media, Pennsylvania.
FF/EMT LEHMANN
Hometown: Media, PA
Jeremy, the newest live-in to join the program, started his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter in Delaware County, Pennsylvania at Middletown Fire Company. Jeremy is attending Widener University and Delaware County Community College for civil engineering, and works at Lighthouse Engineers while attending college.
FF Ferguson
Hometown: Wilmington, DE
FF Demareski
Hometown: Pennington, NJ
FF Straub
Hometown: Havertown, PA
Mike became a Claymont Live-in after completing highschool with hopes of becoming a better fireman. From his hometown company of Oakmont Fire Company Mike obtained pro board Fire 1, Hazmat ops and vehicle rescue certifications. Mike works full time as a mason and is aiming to complete his EMT and USAR certifications in the near future.
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