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Who Can Volunteer |
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If you
live in the McMechen V.F.D. Response are you may join as
a full Member. Other may join as an Associate Member. |
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What do volunteers do?
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There are all sorts of
positions that volunteers are needed to fill. These
range from fire fighting and Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) to administrative duties as well as
Associate Membership. By becoming a volunteer you
will be providing the community with an invaluable
service.
With the proper training
you would be able to participate in:
· fire suppression
· rescue of victims trapped by fire or motor vehicle
accidents
· treatment and transport of victims experiencing
medical or traumatic emergencies
· driving and maintaining emergency vehicles
· providing various public assistance, inspection,
investigation, and educational services
· Associate
Membership help for fund raisers that support the
McMechen V.F.D.
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What types of people volunteer?
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Our
volunteers come from many walks of life. We have
college and high school students, professionals, and
homemakers that take time from their busy lives to
give back to the community by volunteering their
services at McMechen V.F.D.. In fact the more
diverse our members backgrounds are, the stronger
our organization becomes.
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What are the benefits?
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· Free
Training
· Helping out the community
· New Friends and Fire Department Family
· Low cost Accidental Death Benefits
for
more information on Benefits please look at the
National Volunteer Fire Councils Website
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What are the qualification requirements?
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In order to become a
Firefighter or Emergency Medical Services Provider
you must:
· Be at least (16 years old Junior ) (18 years
old for McMechen V.F.D.)
· Submit to and pass a background investigation.
· Pass an interview with the board of trustees ( 1st
Sunday of every month at 6:30pm)
· Pass 2 readings at our
Monthly Fire Department Meeting.
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What is the application process?
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· An application packet
consists of a written application to the McMechen
V.F.D.and interview with the board of trustees on (
3rd Sunday of every month at 6:30pm) Upon approval
of the application the applicant must attend 2
monthly meeting and have their application voted on
my the floor of the McMechen V.F.D. (MEETINGS ARE
THE 3rd Monday of every month, Meeting time 7:30pm)
· Members then receive 1
year probation.
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Who do I talk to about questions?
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If you
have more questions about becoming a volunteer you
can e-mail McMechen V.F.D. at
mcmechenvfd@comcast.net
or call
the station at (304) 232-4650 if no answer please
leave a message.
In addition, please feel free to stop by the station
at any time for information, tours and application
packets are always available.
Applications may also be downloaded:
Click
Here To Join Our Team
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Thank You For Your
Consideration, We look forward in meeting. Help Us
Always remain:
"Always Ready Always
Faithful" |
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