Become a "Pride of the North Side" Live-in Member
The Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad is an award winning, fast paced, urban department that responds to 500 working incidents each month and offers the experience of a lifetime in no time.
We offer a live in program that allows you to live at the fire station in exchange for participation and providing service to our community.
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Amenities Include
Along with the other great perks and benefits of being an LVRS member, Live-in members also have access to the following amenities.
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Quarters
Private furnished room.
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Technology
Internet access via WiFi.
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Accommodations
Full Kitchen and Laundry Facilities.
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Health
Gym
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Entertainment
High Definition Cable TV with Movie Channels and access to streaming services
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Training
Free nationally recognized training. In-station Preceptorship
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Education
Will help you apply for scholarships for certain Fire and EMS degrees. Access to multiple higher education facilities with accredited fire science and paramedic programs.
Live-In Program Information Basics
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) yrs of age
- Must be employed on a regular basis or attending school or both
- Must hold a Maryland Emergency Medical Technician – Basic certification
- Must be an active operational member of the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad and PGFD
Duty Requirements:
- Each live-in member must stand thirty six (36) hours of uniform duty on an designated volunteer duty period 3 volunteer duty periods a week.
- Live-in members are expected to participate in all duty crew training and responsibilities on their assigned uniform duty period.
- Live-in members will be assigned shifts on the Sunday duty rotation and be expected to be available on holidays and weekends when the PGFD paid crew is unavailable.
- Live in candidates will have to sign a Live-in contract with more detailsÂ