The HVFD is Looking for YouThe Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department is actively seeking local and resident (live-in) firefighters, emergency medical technicians & administrative members. Be part of one of the most progressive volunteer emergency response organizations in the nation. Training is provided and the benefits are awesome. Requirements
Getting started with the HVFD is easy ... - At least 16 years of age
- No training required for new members (Except resident members as described below)
- Complete application to include full criminal background check (usually takes 4-6 weeks to complete)
- Completion of basic orientation training, including CPR, Infection Control and Volunteer Recruit School (two weekends) after membership approved
- Completion of Firefighter I or Maryland EMT-Basic within 18 months of membership and both (except EMS-only and Administrative members) within 36 months
- Participation in our duty shift program, including one four-hour block per week and one weekend night (24-hour) shift each month
- Attendance at monthly meetings and occasional special events
General Membership Benefits
The HVFD provides an incredible atmosphere with state-of-the-art apparatus and equipment and these benefits that come with being part of the HVFD team ... - Free Training: All firefighting, rescue and emergency medical training is provided
- Retirement: Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP)
- Scholarships: for college students through county and state organizations
- Tax Break: $3,500 Maryland state tax break incentive for volunteers
- Team: A great sense of community and serving a good cause
- Incentives: Free uniforms, duty shift incentive program
- Leadership: Opportunities for advancement and responsibility on both the operational and administrative side of the HVFD
- Family: Comradarie and lifelong friendships
- Easy Access: Adjacent to Prince George's Plaza Metrorail Station (Washington DC Metro)
- Fitness: Fitness equipment use including treadmill and weight center
- Internet Access: Work from the firehouse while you volunteer! High speed Interent access network
- And So Much More
Residential (Live-In) Recruitment
 If you are a student pursuing a higher education with experience in the fire/ems fields and you are interested in becoming part of a fast-paced emergency services environment, then becoming a live-in at Hyattsville may be for you.
We are located near the University of Maryland, University of Maryland University College, Prince Georges Community College, and Montgomery Community College. We are also a short Metro ride to Catholic and George Washington Universities, and are along the University of Maryland shuttle route.
General Requirements are Firefighter I, EMT-B and the ability to pass a thorough background check and physical examination performed by the Prince George's County Fire Department.
The live-in complement averages about 12-16 male and female members each semester. Living space is provided free in return for responding to calls at least four nights per week, among other requirements.
Current bunkroom members come from all over the country: Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Colorado, Virginia, Iowa, New York, Massachusetts and elsewhere. Former bunkroom members have gone on to jobs throughout America's fire service. Many former live-ins are also amongst today's HVFD leadership.
Residential Benefits
The Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Dept. is continually accepting applications for the position of Student/Non-Student Residential Firefighter/EMT. Here are additional benefits for residential members ... - Free Room, sleeping areas, separate male/female living quarters
- Experience with a busy, progressive Fire/EMS Organization
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (through County/State)
- Easy Access for Students via Metrorail (just one stop from College Park and minutes from Catholic University and other D.C. campuses. and along University of Maryland shuttle and Metrobus routes
- Expanded living, kitchen and study space in proposed addition
- Extensive research library and resources for students
- and Much, Much More
Get More Information
Want more information on becoming part of the HVFD? Just Complete the Form on the top right of this page and an appropriate representative from the HVFD will get in touch with you.
If you are a local resident or college student, you are also welcome to stop by the station at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month (our meeting night) to obtain more information, meet our volunteers, and fill out an application.
Any live-in inquries from this point will be for, at the earliest, the Spring 2007 semester or a later date. | |
