Charles County VRS Recruitment & Retention

Requirements for Operational/Administrative membership are as follows:

• Minimum age of 16
• The ability to pass a criminal background check.
• If attending high school, you must obtain a work permit.
• If you have a valid Maryland driver’s license you must obtain a driving record through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
• Attendance at Wednesday night drills and business meetings.
• Twenty-four (24) hours a month of in-station duty time.

To become a member, you do not need any previous experience. All training will be provided for free through the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI).

Membership Benefits:

• Free Emergency Medical Technician training through the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI)
• College credits for any class taken through MFRI
• A $3,500 Maryland State tax deduction
• Up to $3,000 a year in tuition reimbursement & assistance through the Charles County Volunteer Fire/EMS Association
• Retirement plan through the Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP)
• Leadership Opportunities 

You may download a membership application HERE and return it to the station, located at #2 Calvert Street in La Plata.

For additional information, email join@ccvrs.org.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!