Membership Requirements


Requirements and Expectations

Our membership requirements are as follows:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Pass a state and federal background check
  • Must have minimum of EMT-Basic within 18 months of joining
  • Must become cleared as an attendant in charge (AIC) within 6 months of obtaining EMT-Basic or higher certification
  • Hour Requirements:
    • Full Member: 36 hours per month
    • Junior Member: 24 hours per month (for our high school students)
    • Associate Member: 24 hours per month
      • Can only switch status to associate after 3 years of full member status
  • Expected to attend monthly business and training meetings

Hours of Operation & Shift Scheduling

We run a 911 ambulance from 6:00pm to 6:00am everyday and 6:00am to 6:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Our schedules are posted by the end of the previous month (e.g., the January duty shift schedule is available by late December).
Unlike other rescue squads and first aid crews, members are not assigned a regular duty night; instead, it is your responsibility to sign up for shifts on whichever days you are available. This allows flexibility when it comes to our members' often busy and changing work schedules.

Benefits of Membership

  • Work out in our gym
  • Large, spacious bunkrooms for overnight shifts
  • Take advantage of our internal training opportunities
  • Flexible hours and scheduling
  • Large call volume to provide experience
  • Participate in community events
  • Volunteer Incentive Program (sponsored by Roanoke County)
  • TVs in bunkrooms
  • Leadership, skill development, and networking opportunities
  • Lockers for storing belongings, clothing, and more
  • Use technologies such as:
    • Gmail for crew official communications
    • Free WiFi throughout the station
    • Active 911 for emergency call dispatching
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