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Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department
380 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
301-424-2311
Description
There is a great deal of excitement and a sense of accomplishment that comes with extinguishing a structure fire, extricating a trapped patient from their vehicle, or saving a life. The satisfaction, camaraderie, and experience received from the fire and rescue service is often beyond description. However, this business is not for everyone. Firefighters need courage, dedication, assertiveness, and above all a desire to help others in need. Firefighters perform strenuous work that tests their abilities in uncertain and often hazardous situations.
Men and women age 16 and older who are in good physical condition and have the desire to serve as firefighters are eligible for membership. Firefighters in the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department have nearly endless opportunities for training and advancement. Whether your dream is to be fire chief or you would be happy being a basic firefighter, we have a place for you. Your advancement is only limited by the level of certification, training, and experience you reach.
Men and women age 16 and older who are in good physical condition and have the desire to serve as firefighters are eligible for membership. Firefighters in the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department have nearly endless opportunities for training and advancement. Whether your dream is to be fire chief or you would be happy being a basic firefighter, we have a place for you. Your advancement is only limited by the level of certification, training, and experience you reach.
Volunteer Category: Firefighter
Requirements
Standby Duty
RVFD volunteer personnel are organized into a minimum of six weeknight duty shifts. Each shift is officially known by its respectively assigned night of the week (i.e., Sunday through Friday). In addition to the weeknight shifts, RVFD volunteer personnel are organized into 8 Saturday night shifts who serve on a rotating basis.
a. Weeknight Shifts – Standby duty hours are 1700 hours to 0700 hours Sunday through Friday. Members are considered late after 1900 hours.
b. Saturday Night Shifts – Standby duty hours are 1700 hours Saturday until 0700 hours Sunday. Members are considered late after 1700 hours. Each shift rotates every six weeks to cover the Saturday night shift.
c. Members who wish to leave prior to 0700 hours must coordinate their departure time with their Shift Officer prior to 2100 hours.
d. Any member unable to perform the overnight standby on their duty night must apply to the Standby Committee for a modified schedule. The member must provide specific hardship particulars that do not permit overnight participation.
e. Junior members shall meet all requirements of the standby system with the exception of being released from duty at 2300 hours on school nights.
Training
Firefighter’s minimum training requirements are as follows
Station Orientation (Multi – week training crew)
Air/Blood-borne Pathogens
CPR
HazMat Operations
Human Relations
SCBA/PPE
Essentials of Firefighting
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B)
RVFD volunteer personnel are organized into a minimum of six weeknight duty shifts. Each shift is officially known by its respectively assigned night of the week (i.e., Sunday through Friday). In addition to the weeknight shifts, RVFD volunteer personnel are organized into 8 Saturday night shifts who serve on a rotating basis.
a. Weeknight Shifts – Standby duty hours are 1700 hours to 0700 hours Sunday through Friday. Members are considered late after 1900 hours.
b. Saturday Night Shifts – Standby duty hours are 1700 hours Saturday until 0700 hours Sunday. Members are considered late after 1700 hours. Each shift rotates every six weeks to cover the Saturday night shift.
c. Members who wish to leave prior to 0700 hours must coordinate their departure time with their Shift Officer prior to 2100 hours.
d. Any member unable to perform the overnight standby on their duty night must apply to the Standby Committee for a modified schedule. The member must provide specific hardship particulars that do not permit overnight participation.
e. Junior members shall meet all requirements of the standby system with the exception of being released from duty at 2300 hours on school nights.
Training
Firefighter’s minimum training requirements are as follows
Station Orientation (Multi – week training crew)
Air/Blood-borne Pathogens
CPR
HazMat Operations
Human Relations
SCBA/PPE
Essentials of Firefighting
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B)
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