Types of Membership:
-Proposed/Junior Proposed
-Probationary/Junior Probationary
-Active Operational
-Inactive
-Administrative

Recruitment:
Requirements for Operational/Administrative membership are as follows:
1. A minimum of 16 years old.
2. A current physical (Operational only).
3. Pass a Maryland State Police and Fire Marshal criminal back round check.
4. If attending school must obtain a work permit.
5. If you have a valid Maryland drivers license you must obtain a driving record through the Maryland Vehicle Administration.
6. A will to serve the citizens of Charles County.
7. Attendance at Monday night drills and business meetings.

To become a member, you do not need any previous experience; all training will be provided for free.

Sleep-In/Live-In Program:
Requirements:
1. Must be turned over to ride all apparatus.
2. Must have successful completion of Firefighter I course.
3. If under age of 18, written permission from Parent/Guardian.
(Sleep-In on non-school nights only)
4. Must be gainfully employed or a student.
5. Approval of the Fire Chief.

Retention:
As becoming a volunteer member of a fire department you receive several benefits.

1. Free fire and emergency medical training through the University of Maryland.
2. Receive College Credits for all formal training.
3. Self satisfaction from helping the community.
4. A variety of friendships.
5. The ability to work as a team.
6. Maryland state tax break.
7. Retirement pay
8. Respect from individuals in the community.

Who to contact:
1. Travis Yates e-mail address and fire house phone number.