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As you might suspect, membership in the CVFD requires a
substantial commitment of time and energy, but as a member
you are likely to find this aspect of your life to be among the
most personally rewarding. Before committing to membership
we want you to be comfortable with all that might be involved
and with all that might be asked of you. You probably have lots
of questions. Here are some answers to some of the ones you
may, or may not, have thought about yet. We encourage you to
contact us and with any questions we may not have thought to
answer.
substantial commitment of time and energy, but as a member
you are likely to find this aspect of your life to be among the
most personally rewarding. Before committing to membership
we want you to be comfortable with all that might be involved
and with all that might be asked of you. You probably have lots
of questions. Here are some answers to some of the ones you
may, or may not, have thought about yet. We encourage you to
contact us and with any questions we may not have thought to
answer.
- The first step in the membership process is attendance at
one of our monthly recruiting meetings. Recruiting
meetings are monthly at Fire Station 17 at 6:30 pm
- May 5th at 6:30 p.m. June 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
This is an informal orientation to the Centreville Volunteer
Fire Department. We will expand on the information contained
here on our website, give you an opportunity to fill out a
Membership Application, provide you with a tour of our
facility and apparatus, and answer any questions you may
have about membership in the Department. These meetings
generally last about an hour-and-a- half. If you choose to fill
out an application at this time we will also collect your
application fee of $5.00, which also pays your first year's dues.
How long does all this take? Frankly, it varies, and a lot
depends on you, and how much time you can commit. If you
want to be a Fire Fighter and you are diligent, and willing to
work hard, you should plan on it taking about two years from
the time you join the CVFD until you are awarded your "Yellow
Helmet". If you want to be an EMS-Only member, it will
probably take at least a year to complete your EMT Training
and gain the experience necessary to become a BLS Aide.
You're probably anxious to get "out in the field" and may be
discouraged to hear that it takes a year or two to train. We
know the feeling and so along the way you'll have many
opportunities to "ride" with us and supplement your formal
training with lots of practical experience and observation.
Fire Department. We will expand on the information contained
here on our website, give you an opportunity to fill out a
Membership Application, provide you with a tour of our
facility and apparatus, and answer any questions you may
have about membership in the Department. These meetings
generally last about an hour-and-a- half. If you choose to fill
out an application at this time we will also collect your
application fee of $5.00, which also pays your first year's dues.
- The next step is to attend a monthly general membership
meeting and be introduced to our members. These
meetings are normally held on the first Monday evening
of the month in our Bingo Hall. The meeting starts at 7:
30 p.m., but you should try to be there by 7:15, at least
for this first time.
- After you are introduced to the membership, you will be
scheduled for your background interview with one of our
investigators and will visit FRD headquarters in Fairfax
for fingerprinting. Your membership with the CVFD is
contingent on successful completion of a comprehensive
background check.
- Upon successful completion, you will be able to attend
the next company meeting and be voted into
probationary status.
- New members remain in probationary status for six
months. During probation you have all the privileges of
membership except voting and holding office. Operational
members take a physical, are issued equipment, and
begin training during this time.
- Assuming you meet the requirements of probation, at the
end of the six months you will be eligible to be voted
into full membership including the ability to vote and
hold office.
- All members are asked to attend at least six monthly
membership meetings per year.
- Administrative members must work at least two Bingo
sessions per month. Operational members must work at
least one Bingo session per month.
- Active members must provide at least 240 volunteer
hours per year. Bingo, training, meetings, and all
"logged" activities count towards this annual 240-hour
"minimum".
How long does all this take? Frankly, it varies, and a lot
depends on you, and how much time you can commit. If you
want to be a Fire Fighter and you are diligent, and willing to
work hard, you should plan on it taking about two years from
the time you join the CVFD until you are awarded your "Yellow
Helmet". If you want to be an EMS-Only member, it will
probably take at least a year to complete your EMT Training
and gain the experience necessary to become a BLS Aide.
You're probably anxious to get "out in the field" and may be
discouraged to hear that it takes a year or two to train. We
know the feeling and so along the way you'll have many
opportunities to "ride" with us and supplement your formal
training with lots of practical experience and observation.
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