Become a Member

The Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company is always looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals to join our organization. Over the past several years our station has been the busiest volunteer fire company within Baltimore County.

Our district is slated as a planned growth development area and we need to continuously increase our membership to grow with it.

If you feel that you want to help our community by protecting property and saving lives then our organization could be for you.

Types of Memberships

There are several types of membership:

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Fire
• Associate

EMS and Fire members are professionally trained in their respective fields and will work alongside their career company counterparts. Associate Members are non-emergency personnel that assist the company with fund raising and administrative responsibilities. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

How do I become a member?

You can choose the type of membership that would be the most appropriate for you based on your individual interests. Your choices are Fire, EMS, or Associate Member. Then, to apply:

1. Download the application (click here to download) and, complete it, and email the application by email to membership@omfire.org. Only electronic versions will be accepted. Hand written applications will not be accepted.
2. If you are under 18 download the permission form (click here to download) and have a parent or guardian sign it. The signed form should be brought to the interview.
3. You will be notified via email of the receipt of your application. We will only make one attempt of emailing applicants, so be sure we have your correct email address and check your email on a regular basis.
4. You will be notified via email of an interview date and time.
5. At the time of your interview please bring:

• The completed and signed Membership Application Statement of Understanding and Consent.
• The appropriate non-refundable application fee. This may be either cash or check (made out to the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company)
• Your driver’s license
• Relevant certifications
• Pen and paper for taking notes

Application Fees:

1. Applicants with no prior experience / training or with out –of-state certification: $100.00 ($40.00 is refundable if the applicant is accepted and successfully completes their one year probationary period)
2. Applicants with current and valid MFRI Firefighter 1 and/or Maryland EMT-B: $60.00 non-refundable

Membership Requirements:

1. Active Fire or EMS

a. Minimum of 16 duty hours per month x 12 months = 192 hours
b. Minimum of 30 fundraising hours per year
c. Obtain Firefighter 1 (apx 108 hours) or EMT-B (apx 131 hours) within one year probationary period
d. Complete three (3) FEMA Incident Command System online courses, CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens within 90 days
e. Attend three company meetings (2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 8pm) within 90 days and six meetings within one year
f. Applicants must be at least 16 years old

2. Associate Members

a. Minimum of 10 duty hours per month x 12 months = 120 hours
b. Minimum of 30 fundraising hours per year
c. Associate Members are not permitted to take any training classes or ride the apparatus
d. Attend three company meetings (2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 8pm) within 90 days and six meetings within one year
e. Applicants must be at least 16 years old

Do I have to fight fire or become a paramedic to be a member?

No, there are many other opportunities for you to participate. Our Company needs members to help out behind the scenes with fundraising and/or administration.

Training

Formal training in all disciplines related to emergency services is provided to all members, tuition free. These courses include Firefighter, Rescue Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, and other specialties. There are many opportunities to further your education in the service by taking Truck Operations, Paramedic, Trench Rescue, and more. You will learn many life skills that will serve you well in your life.