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Membership Types and Requirements

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Before you begin

  • Be at least 18 years old (16 with parental consent)
  • Be able to pass a full background investigation
  • Be able to pass a Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department physical (if operational member)
  • Be willing to be an active member of the organization, including duty shift participation, completion of hundreds of hours of initial and ongoing training and participation in department events.

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Firefighter/EMS Membership

Our Firefighter/EMT membership is for those interested in providing both firefighting and EMS service — having or obtaining BOTH Firefighter I and EMT are required. We do not have “Firefighter only” roles. All Fire/EMS members are cross-trained to operate on all CPVFD apparatus. All training is provided. Non live-in members are required to be on duty at least 32 hours a month, scheduled via flexible shifts — this is in addition to training, meetings and event participation. Learn more and apply here. 

Training provided32+ duty hours / month, plus training and events
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EMS Only (EMT or Paramedic)

EMS Only membership is for individuals who only wish to ride our ambulances in a Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) capability. All members are required to have or obtain Maryland EMT. All training is provided. Paramedics seeking ALS credentials will also complete an internship program with Prince George’s County. Non live-in members are required to be on duty at least 32 hours a month, scheduled via flexible shifts — this is in addition to training, meetings and event participation. Learn more and apply now.

Training provided32+ duty hours / month, plus training and events
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Administrative & Support

Not looking to participate as an operational Fire/EMS member of the department? There are many ways you can lend your passion for volunteering, background and experience to the CPVFD. We are always seeking volunteers for administrative and support roles — including administrative management, financial support, event support, community engagement, education and more. Apply now.

Serve beyond the apparatusAdministration, finances, events, education, and community engagement
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Training and progression

Firefighter / EMT

Initial courses

  • Volunteer Recruit School (VRS)
  • CPR for Professionals (AHA or AHSI)
  • Infection Control
  • In-Station Training

 

Firefighter / EMT

FEMA Online Classes

  • NIMS 100 (online)
  • NIMS 700 (online)

 

Firefighter / EMT

Core Operational Classes

  • Firefighter I
  • Maryland EMT / NREMT
  • Hazmat Operations
  • Hazmat Technician (Highly Recommended)

 

Firefighter / EMT

Courses to Progress

  • Firefighter II
  • Fire Officer I+
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC)
  • Fire Instructor I+
EMS only

Initial courses

  • Volunteer Recruit School (VRS)
  • CPR for Professionals (AHA or AHSI)
  • Infection Control
  • In-Station Training

 

EMS only

FEMA Online Classes

  • NIMS 100 (online)
  • NIMS 700 (online)

 

EMS only

Core Operational Classes

  • Maryland EMT / NREMT

 

EMS only

Courses to Progress

  • EMS or Fire Officer I+
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC)
  • Paramedic

 

EMS only

Hazmat Interest?

  • Protective Envelope and Foam
  • Firefighter I
  • Hazmat Operations
  • Hazmat Technician

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