Welcome to the Personnel Division of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

One of the many questions you may have is -

"What is a volunteer firefighter / ems provider?

• A volunteer firefighter or EMS provider is a person committed to their company and the community they serve.

• They are willing to be on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

• They leave their businesses or places of employment during work hours to answer an alarm.

• They give up their favorite television shows, postpone household projects, and sacrifice time with loved ones and family.

• They have genuine concern for their neighbor and respond without hesitation when called.

• They are professional, highly trained people who dedicate many long hours to continuing education and progressive training.

• They are lawyers, doctors, dentists, laborers, paid firefighters, police officers, nurses, homemakers, emergency dispatchers, secretaries, business owners and retirees.

• They are your next door neighbor or the person standing next to you in line at the checkout counter.

• Most of all they are ordinary people who volunteer to do an extraordinary job for self and community.

How do I become a member of the fire company?

The answer is - "Fill out this application, mail it back to us and our Membership Division will be in contact with you."

Now you ask yourself, well am I really cut out to ride a fire engine or an ambulance? Well, not all of our members actively participate in the emergency side of the fire company. Some of our members participate in other ways, such as administrative tasks, record keeping, secretarial work, and the list goes on and on. We currently have five types of membership, with each type having its own unique functions and responsibilities. To find out about each type - CLICK HERE!

To help you make you decision and give you a start, listed below are the minimum requirements to join, the steps you will go thru to becoming a member, some of the membership requirements and a list of the benefits our members receive.

 Minimum Requirements for Membership

*You must be 18 years of age or older

          Cadet members must be 16 years to 18 years old

  *You must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D., the exception being:

          Probationary members who are enrolled in high school

          Cadet members must be enrolled in high school

          Cadet members must have written consent of their parents or guardians

The Membership Process

* Complete Application

The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. does not discriminate against age, race, gender, sexual preference, or creed.

*Attend a membership interview

* Pass a criminal background check

* Pass a physical exam

* Designate yourself as either a prospective FIRE or EMS member.

This applies only to ACTIVE MEMBERS  who wish to participate in emergency operations.

* Pass a 2/3 vote for acceptance as a probationary member at a fire company meeting.

General Membership Requirements

Once you have completed the membership process and are accepted into the company as a Probationary Member there are some requirements that you must meet to maintain your membership in good standing.

Based on your type of membership, you may have to attend a certain percentage of emergency calls and attend company drills to maintain your training. The percentage of emergency responses is determined by the Company Bylaws and by the elected officers of the company before each statistical year begins.

To find out the requirements of each type of member -  CLICK HERE

Some Membership Benefits

• The satisfaction of knowing that you are a member of one of the largest, busiest, and well respected volunteer fire companies in the state.

• Challenge and excitement

• Personal development

• Community Service

• Free training

• Recreational activities such as dances, crab feasts and member parties during the holidays

• A $3,500 dollar tax credit for members with six or more years of service

• LOSAP volunteer pension program after twenty-five years of active service

• Complete insurance coverage from the time you leave for a call until the call is complete

• Above all knowing that one day you may have the skills, knowledge and experience to save a life!

Interest Form | Membership Types