Prince George’s County Volunteer

Fire and Rescue Association wants... YOU!

Do YOU have what it takes to be a HERO?

Interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter or EMT? 

Every day, firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) throughout Prince George’s County (County) are protecting the lives and property of our County’s residents and visitors.  The County is home to more than 900,000 residents and even more visitors who come here every day to work or play.  More than 75% of the County’s firefighters and EMT's are volunteers and are in great demand. 

Dealing with Emergencies 

The County’s firefighters and EMTs respond to hundreds of emergency situations each day.  Not only will you contain fire situations and handle emergency medical calls, but you will also mitigate automobile accidents and utility emergencies.  You can help in flooding situations, mass casualty incidents like severe weather events, hostage situations, etc.  If you are someone who is interested in serving the county, who is interested in making new friends and lifetime bonds, or who is looking for an adrenaline rush, or life saving skills then this job may be for you. 

Fire Safety 

On fire calls, our firefighters are prepared with personal protective equipment, communications equipment, thermal imaging equipment, etc.  All of this equipment combined with the proper training allows our firefighters to safely and effectively quell a fire situation. 

Training 

The skills and knowledge of a firefighter or EMT are always evolving.  In order to utilize new equipment and new knowledge, our county’s volunteers are constantly taking new classes or refreshing their existing knowledge in order to keep themselves up to date.  Classes include:

            -Volunteer Recruit School

                -Emergency Medical Technician Basic

                -Firefighter I

                -Firefighter II

                -Emergency Vehicle Operator

                -Hazardous Materials Operations

There are additional classes that are not required, but are offered to keep your skills sharp:

            -Emergency response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts

                -Engine Company Fireground Operations

                -Firefighter Survival and Rescue

                -Hazardous Materials Technician

                -Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success

How to Apply/Requirements

Junior Member – 16-18 years of age

Active Member – 18+ years of age

Must be able to pass a physical examination, including: a stress test, complete drug screening and a background investigation.

To apply, please contact the Association Office at 301-583-1910 or send

an e-mail to: Recruitment@pgcvfra.org

     For more information, please visit our website at,  www.pgcvfra.org

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