EST. 1957 | THE DESIRE TO SERVE | THE COURAGE TO ACT | THE ABILITY TO PERFORM
All applicants to the department MUST:
If getting hot, dirty and physical is your game – this is for you. We offer virtually unlimited opportunities to explore the exciting world of firefighting and the training to do it safely. Whether you only assist on the outside – or run in to the fire as others are running out – there’s plenty for everyone to do on the fireground. The training is free, but the rewards are priceless. Fire Personnel are required to become certified in Firefighter I to include Hazardous Materials Operations. If you already have your Firefighter certifications in another station or another state, we’ll help you with the logistics of obtaining reciprocity and getting Virginia certified.
If you enjoy helping people in medical emergencies – this is for you. We offer virtually unlimited opportunities to explore the exciting world of EMS and the training to do it safely. We’ll provide the training absolutely FREE. EMS personnel are required to become certified as Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B). If you already have your EMT-B certification in another station, we’ll help you with logistics of getting Virginia certified.
The Associate Membership status is reserved for applicants who have either an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher certification or a minimum of Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter I certification and Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Certification (Class 3) and are full time employees of a fire and/or emergency medical services agency.
The Support Membership status is reserved for applicants who wish to assist the Company with duties that do not require certification and supports the operation and business of our busy fire and EMS Company. Such duties may include, but are not limited to, accounting, clerical, public relations, community education, fund raising, basic equipment and yard maintenance, and rehabilitation services at fire and EMS incidents. There’s plenty to do behind the scenes. Anyone who does not have the desire to participate directly in emergency services or those who cannot meet the physical demands as a Firefighter or EMT are encouraged to serve our company in this capacity.
All full fire and EMS volunteer members are required to serve a minimum of ninety (90) hours of duty per quarter (average of 30 hours a month) for the duration of their membership
All associate fire and EMS volunteer members are required to serve a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours of duty per quarter (average of 24 hours a month) for the duration of their membership
This is vital to ensuring adequate staffing of apparatus, as well as maintaining your fire rescue skills and knowledge.
The company conducts business meetings on the first Monday of each month unless it falls on a company recognized holiday. All full fire and EMS volunteer members are required attended at least one business meeting per quarter.
The company conducts fire training on the second Monday of each month unless it falls on a company recognized holiday. All full fire and EMS volunteer members are required attended at least one fire training per quarter.
The company conducts EMS training on the third Monday of each month unless it falls on a company recognized holiday. All full fire and EMS volunteer members are required attended at least one EMS training per quarter.
The company conducts a work night on the fourth Monday of each month unless it falls on a company recognized holiday. All full fire and EMS volunteer members are required attended at least one work night per quarter.
Associate fire or EMS members are not required to attend any of the meetings, trainings, or work nights but it is encouraged.
Completion of the training listed below is mandatory before personnel can participate in the response activities of the company. Training shall be completed within the first 45-90 days of membership.
| Orientation/Self Study Training |
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| Constitution & By-Laws |
| Company Policy & Procedures |
| County Policy & Procedures |
| Facility Tour |
| Meet/Greet with Chief Level Officers |
| Apparatus Orientation |
| Mapbook |
| Radio Use and Terminology |
| (Fire Personnel only) Fire Reporting |
| (EMS Personnel only) EMS Reporting |
| Online/Classroom Training |
| Personnel Accountability System |
| Introduction to Roadway Safety |
| HIPPA |
| Blood Borne Pathogens/Infectious Disease Control Blood Borne Pathogens/Infectious Disease Control Plan |
| Elderly and Child Abuse Program |
| Line of Duty Act (LODA) Overview |
| Workplace Harassment |
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) |
| VFIS POV Response |
| ICS 100 |
| ICS 700 |
All firefighter and EMS volunteer members are required to be enrolled in one of the following within eighteen (18) months and certified in one of the following within twenty-four (24) months of acceptance of membership into the company. It’s important to get your certifications as quickly as possible so you can participate fully in emergency calls. There’s nothing worse than having to stand back and watch helplessly while your co-volunteers do all the driving, rescuing, firefighting, and patient treating!
Firefighter I: A program as established by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) to include the required Hazardous Materials certification,
OR
Emergency Medical Technician—Basic: A program as established by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the minimum certification of Hazardous Materials Awareness.
Additionally, all personnel who achieve the EMT certification at the expense of the company or County of Dinwiddie must begin the EMS Precepting Program within six (6) months of receiving the certification.
Extensions to the twenty four (24) month certification requirement can be considered if the following conditions are met:
Extensions will be granted solely by the Executive Committee
No extension shall exceed one (1) additional 12-month period
As a volunteer member of Namozine VFD, you are representing the company at all times, whether you are at the station, on a call, at home, at work, or anywhere in between. As such, you are required and expected to conduct yourself honorably to reflect positively on yourself and the company. This includes your use of social media and any online activity, as well as in-person/public behavior.
All firefighter and EMT volunteer members are expected to assist with the general upkeep and cleaning of the fire station and apparatus during their duty night/day. We don’t have a paid cleaning crew, so we expect everyone to pitch in to keep the station and apparatus clean and presentable to the public. Take pride in what you ride!
