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Membership Requirements

Volunteering is a Commitment

There is no getting around it — membership at the BAVFC requires a significant commitment of time due to the job we are doing and the skills needed to accomplish our mission. Be aware of this going in.

Overview

We ask that all prospective members, including those interested in our cadet program and Auxiliary Division, review the information on this page before submitting an application.

Auxiliary, support and administrative members do not need to meet many of these physical requirements, depending on the role.

Here is some information you should know now to help you decide if you should pursue this endeavor.

When you are ready to move forward, please complete our online recruitment inquiry form here to get started.

Firefighter Applicants

If you join as a fire member you will be required to complete an orientation program prior to you riding any apparatus.

Orientation spans 40 hrs; over 6-7 weeks, twice a week for 2.5 to 3 hours each session.

As a fire member you will need to make 225 responses, 14 drills; 4 of which are mandatory, each year. Our statistical year runs from Oct 1 to Sept 30.

In addition please be aware of some of the following job requirements:

Untrained personnel do not ride the apparatus.

  • Able to lift static weights from various heights, may include carrying for an extended period.
  • Enters atmosphere of extreme heat and smoke conditions with self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing, adding an additional 50 pounds of weight.
  • Able to move about in areas described above while maneuvering tools, equipment and/or hoselines.
  • Carry, lift and climb ladders of various heights and weight.
  • Performs strenuous activities for variable time period.
  • Shoveling and removing by means of lifting and carrying products consumed by fire.
  • Other miscellaneous lifting, bending, twisting and other general physical stressors.
  • Potential for sudden mental stress shifting from relaxation to life and death realizations/situations.

As a new fire member you will need to complete introductory certification classes (Firefighter 1).To view the course visit www.mfri.org

Please feel free to contact us at bawebsite@bavfc.org with any immediate questions.

To apply for membership, please complete our recruitment intake form here.

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