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Members Needed!
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"Live ins" Welcome!
Members that have completed the basic firefighting courses needed to ride, may become a “live-in”. Live-ins usually spend more time at the station than the average member. Our station has everything you need to stay the night, weeks, months, or years. Actually living in a firehouse is a great way for anyone to save money. Close to stores, bus lines and Essex Community Collage. *Private Rooms for "Live-ins"!!! * Additional program limitations and rules may apply. |
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How do I join?
The Middleborough Volunteer Fire Company is currently accepting applications for membership. We volunteer 24 hrs a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. If you would like to do something good for your community come join your local volunteer fire company. It’s a great way to meet new friends and at the same time help people in your community. Phone us at 410-686-0214 and leave a message including your name and contact number. We can also be reached via email at co230@bcvfa.org, or you can fill out our online Application by clicking on a link above and mailing it to: M.V.F.C. PO Box 16634, Baltimore, MD 21221. ATTN: MEMBERSHIP Do you already have fire department training? We welcome new members that already have training and experience! No waiting years to function at your trained level here. We evaluate each new member and utilize that member to their full potential! |
Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter… What's in it for you? Benefits Include * Medical Coverage (workers Comp.) if injured in the line of duty. Life Insurance / Death benifits – $300,000 + of coverage if you are killed in the line of duty. Paid Collage Tuition - reimbursements for collage courses through a State Program. Length of Service Award Program (loasap) - a retirement system for volunteers. Tax Breaks Volunteers are able to claim $3500 a year, plus mileage. More… * All Benefits Printed above are subject to rules and / or requirements. Training – You can begin fire training as early as age 16. You provide the time, we’ll provide the Training. Training is provided free to Volunteers. Many courses are offered with collage credits. After completing the basic Firefighter courses, you will be able to choose what courses you want to take to enhance your knowledge and skills. Other courses include Firefighter II, Emergency Medical Technician, Rescue Technician, Fire Officer, Hazardous Materials, Confined Space Rescue, and the list goes on. Camaraderie / Friendships – You will have the opportunity to become a part of a “second family”. We refer to each other as Brothers or Sisters. Sure sometimes argue like brothers and sisters but when someone calls 911, it all stops and we work together to keep each other safe. Pride – A strong feeling of pride and partnership by knowing you and your brothers and sisters belong to an elite group that are dedicated to becoming the best at what we do. Tradition - Since Benjamin Franklin organized the first volunteer firefighters, ordinary people, like you, have carried on a long tradition of Brotherhood. Our members are provided free training to become a firefighter. Some will choose to pay it back by teaching those that come after them, and they will pay it back by teaching those that come after them, etc. By becoming a volunteer you will have the opportunity to go as far as you desire in the organization. It’s your civic duty to keep the tradition alive! “Live-ins” – Members that have completed the basic firefighting / E.M.S. courses needed to ride, may become a “live-in”. Live-ins usually spend more time at the station than the average member. Our station has everything you need to stay the night, weeks, months, or years. Actually living in a firehouse is a great way for anyone to save money. Close to stores, bus lines and Essex Community Collage.  |
What is Expected from You…
 Make no mistake. Firefighting is not a hobby. It’s a lifestyle that may not be for "just anyone". Everyone at Middleborough is 100% Volunteer. No one receives any money for the work we do. The organization is para-military, meaning there is a rank structure. You will see Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants, Drivers, and Firefighters. As a part of the organization we work together with each other, continuously dedicating our time and efforts to those that call 911 for your help, and every other aspect of keeping the organization functioning. When someone calls 911… 911 call us. We are expected to drop whatever we are doing and head to the station to put the fire engine on the road or staff the other units while our brothers and sisters are on a call. You will learn to balance your time. Like most of us, you will get used to getting out of a warm bed at night to help someone, microwaving your dinner after returning from helping someone, and then going to your job. Training minimums and call minimums are set to help guide you. You are also expected to advance with-in the organization by continuing to train. The fire service is always changing, from Safety to Technology, and it’s up to all of us to keep up. So, If you read this far... your next step is to fill out that application and call us! |