Membership

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
• Fire/EMS
• 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:

• Download the Application, complete it and email to membership@omfire.org (preferred) or drop it off at the station. If you do not have access to a printer you can come to the station and we will provide you with an application.
• If you are under 18, download the Permission Form and have a parent or guardian sign it. The signed form may be brought to the initial interview.

Once submitted the membership committee will then contact you to schedule an interview.

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 employment and personal life.