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The Odenton Volunteer Fire Company is always in need of new members who wish to actively participate in an operational role as firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), or in a non-operational capacity in an administrative role.
Each of these roles (firefighters, EMTs, admins) have their own set of requirments including training and participation.
We look forward to you becoming a member of the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company. Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page if you have any questions or are interested in joining our family.
Membership is broken down into two main types, Operational and Non-Operational.
A volunteer organization such as ours is always in need of people to help raise funds to support our operations. We are always in search of new members who are willing to bring new ideas and their time to help us to continue to provide the same high level of service that we have since 1931.
*A monthly New Member orientation is held the first Tuesday of each month starting at 7 PM at the station. Fill out the form below to reserve a spot at our next orientation!
Training is provided free of charge to current fire company members in good standing by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI). In addition, while always striving to remain a leader in training, the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company provides many additional training opportunities to its members and members of other companies within Anne Arundel County.
To become an active riding Firefighter or EMT, the following requirements apply:
Most training is conducted by the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) at the Anne Arundel County Fire Department Training Academy in Millersville. OVFC members are eligible to enroll in any MFRI class statewide. A statewide schedule of upcoming training can be found at the MFRI site located at
-> MFRI Home https://www.mfri.org
-> MFRI Classes http://www.mfri.org/schedules/msfs
-> Fire I Details https://www.mfri.org/course/msfs/FIRE/101/
-> EMT Details https://www.mfri.org/course/msfs/EMS/106/
FEMA NIMS classes are provided free of charge via the interactive web based course plateform. A Student ID (SID) is required.
-> SID Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
-> Class Link: https://training.fema.gov/nims/
First and foremost, we are looking for members who have the time, energy, and desire to fully particpate in all aspects of the Company. This includes responding to calls, volunteering during events, attending monthly meetings, just to name a few.
For operational roles, this includes regular duty shift participation, completion of hundreds of hours of initial and ongoing training and participation in department events.
For those in an administrative role, this means participation in department events, fundraisers, and actively contributing to the functioning of the Company.
All firefighter and ambulance tech volunteer members are required to serve a minimum of one duty night (7 PM to 7 AM) or equivalent time each week for the duration of their membership. This commitment is vital to ensuring we have adequate staffing to accomplish our mission of providing service to the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
On-duty members can sleep if they are not training or on calls.
Besides all the free training and the feeling of supporting the community there are many other benefits you get from becoming a volunteer firefighter and/or EMT.
For responders, this includes regular duty shift participation, completion of hundreds of hours of initial and ongoing training and participation in department events.
For those in an administrative role, this means participation in department events, fundraisers, and actively contributing to the functioning of the Company.
PART OF THE OVFC FAMILY
At the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company, you are not just a member of our organization, you’re part of the OVFC family. Our members come from all walks of life, but on duty and off they all share a common bond to serve their community.
OVFC members are Federal Workers, Career Firefighters, defense contractors, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, medical professionals, electricians, plumbers, and more, making the OVFC a great place to build lasting personal and professional connections.
If you’re looking to serve in an organization where you feel rewarded in more ways than one, the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company offers this and so much more.
LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM (LOSAP)
The LOSAP program rewards our volunteers with a generous annual State of Maryland tax credit of $7,000 beginning after only 3 years of active service and a monthly payment benefit of $300 after 25 years of active volunteer service. These benefits have other requirments and can change. Deductions are also available on your Federal Taxes for mileage and more.
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
The Odenton Volunteer Fire Company has two engines and a trucks, and Basic Life Support Ambulance that respond to more than 5,000 calls annually. Located in the fastest growing part of Anne Arundel County and bordering the U.S. Army Installation of Fort George G Meade, we are a busy organization that responds to a wide array of emergency requests, allowing our members to quickly gain experience.
FREE TRAINING
It’s been mentioned before but, yes, all your training is FREE. The State of Maryland, through the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute, provides ALL fire and EMS training at no cost to OVFC members. Additionally, OVFC has had the benefit of SAFER Grant funding to send a member to regional and national seminars and conferences.
In addition to formal training classes, OVFC conducts training on duty nights, quarterly drills, and as a part of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department to teach new skills and/or practice those you’ve learned so they are ready to use.
The OVFC offers you excellent opportunities to gain emergency services knowledge and training so you can be the best at what you do.
DUTY NIGHT DINNERS
There is nothing like sitting around our custom dinner table sharing a meal in the company of your fellow volunteers and the career staff! Almost every night of the week, OVFC duty crews prepare and share a community meal or go out and get a bit to eat. A stipend is provided to help offset any expenses.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Fire department personnel, active volunteer or career firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians, seeking a degree in fire science or emergency medicine may be eligible for tuition reimbursement from various scholarship funds administered by the Maryland State Firemens Association (MSFA) Scholarship Committee.
-> Scholarship Search https://msfa.org/resources/scholarship/
UNIFORMS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Once members complete the required training to become qualified responders, they are issued personal protective equipment for fire and EMS operations at NO cost. This personal gear cost in excess of $2,000 and must be returned upon your leaving.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company.
Your next step is to fill out the form below to begin your journey into the ranks of the OVFC.
We look forward to welcoming you into our family.
Odenton Volunteer Fire Company Fire and EMS operations are conducted by its members primarily in the Maryland communities of Odenton and the surrounding communities.
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