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AVFD is recruiting now
Available Positions
AVFD is recruiting now for Firefighters, EMTs, and administrative members. All members of AVFD share a common purpose, drive, and determination to serve our community.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Job Description:
All-hazards emergency responder. Trained and responsible for mitigating fire, rescue, hazmat and medical emergencies. With additional training and experience, may promote to apperatus driver/operator and/or station officer.
Requirements:
Firefighting is a physically demanding activity. While AVFD does not screen applicants based on physical ability, all potential volunteers should be prepared to commit themselves to being physically able to do the job. In addition to the physical requirements, volunteers should have:
- Desire to serve the community
- Positive Attitude
- Motivation
- Ability react calmly and professionally to high-stress situations
Training:
All training is provided free of charge through University of Maryland-sponsored classes. No prior training required.
- Firefighter I (MFRI - 135 hours)
- Emergency Medical Technician B (MRFI - 107 hours)
- NIMS 100, 200, 700 (FEMA - online)
- Haz Mat Operations (MFRI - 42 hours)
- CPR for BLS Provider (AHA - 4 hours)
Volunteer EMT
Job Description:
Emergency Medical Services Responder. Trained and responsible for the care and transport of sick of injured to the hospital.
Requirements:
EMTs are required to lift, move, and carry patients, and should be in good physical condition. In addition to the physical requirements, volunteers should have:
- Desire to serve the community
- Positive Attitude
- Motivation
- Ability react calmly and professionally to high-stress situations
Training:
All training is provided free of charge through University of Maryland-sponsored classes. No prior training required
- Emergency Medical Technician B (MRFI - 207 hours)
- NIMS 100, 200, 700 (FEMA - online)
- Haz Mat Awareness (MFRI - 9 hours)
- CPR for BLS Providers (AHA - 4 hours)
Volunteer Administrative Support
Job Description:
Administrative member of the department. Responsible for the continued operations of the company. May hold administrative office (president, treasurer, etc).
Requirements:
We are looking for people from all walks of life. No matter your previous experience, you have something to offer AVFD. Administrative members should have:
- Desire to serve the community
- Positive Attitude
- Motivation
Examples of some of our committees:
- Fire Prevention
- Fundraising
- House and Grounds
- Information Systems
- Membership
- Public Education and CPR
Like to know more?
Feel free to contact our membership committee at membership@arundelfire.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Anne Arundel County really has volunteer firefighters?
Yes! Anne Arundel County features the nation's premier combination fire department. A combination department means we have both full-time "career" firefighters who are paid to work 24 hour shifts, and volunteer staff who work as available. The training and responsibilities are the same, and at emergency calls it is impossible to tell the difference between our volunteers and career firefighters (unless you personally know them, of course).
Is there an application fee?
There is no fee to apply to Arundel Volunteer Fire Department
Are there benefits to volunteering at a fire department in Maryland?
In addition to being a part of an awesome team doing a job available nowhere else? Yes!
- Free Training: All firefighting, rescue and emergency medical training is provided through AACOFD and University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute ( MFRI )
- Retirement: Length of Service Award Program ( L.O.S.A.P. ): $300.00 a month after 25 years of service and reach 50 y/o. (Ask for details )
- Scholarships: For college students through county and state organizations and tuition reimbursement opportunities are available.
- Tax Deduction: Immediate Deduction on mileage, uniforms, etc. and $7,000 Maryland State tax break incentive for volunteers after 3 years of L.O.S.A.P. ( Ask for details )
- Personal Protective Equipment: Approximately $2000.00 in uniforms and turnout gear provided. ( Returned upon resignation. )
- Insurance: Life, Workman's comp. and Disability
- Team: A great sense of community and serving a good cause
- Leadership: Opportunities for advancement and responsibility on both the operational and administrative side of the AVFD
- Family: Camaraderie and lifelong friendships
- Access to membership at local credit union
Does AVFD have minimum volunteer time commitments?
Yes. For riding members, it is expected that you spend at least 48 hours per quarter at the station ready to respond to emergencies. Administrative members are required to be active on a least one company committee, and regularly staff company events and fundraisers.
How do I become a volunteer firefighter?
It all starts with your application. Our membership committee will set up an in-person interview to outline the experience and expectations of the role. From there, you will begin your basic firefighting and EMS training. Following classroom training, you will receive in-house training at the station to orient you with AVFD’s equipment and procedures. This will allow you to begin riding and responding to emergency calls independently.
Do I have to wait to finish class to ride?
No! We want to get you on the apparatus as soon as possible. Members who successfully complete a physical, background check, and orientation training can join our Observer Program. This allows you to ride the ambulance or fire engine before and during your classes. EMT students have additional opportunities to participate on the ambulance in order to fulfill state licensure requirements.