Application for Volunteer Membership
Thank you for your interest in the Rescue Squad.
Application Instructions.
March 2023.
(Please read the entire instructions)
We thank you for your interest in joining the James City Volunteer Rescue Squad (JCVRS). Please remember that becoming a volunteer requires a significant time investment but can be a very rewarding experience. Any person is eligible to apply for membership provided that the applicant meets the following criteria;
We do not accept William & Mary students due to the significant amount of time it takes to train/release our EMS providers.
Previous EMS experience is not required. JCVRS encourage and welcomes those with current certifications, even if prior EMS experience has not been held.
There are several types of membership. These are outlined below.
Active Member: Active membership is for those applicants who are interested in becoming an EMT and participate in operational rescue squad activities. All active members of the Rescue Squad are required to attend scheduled general meetings, monthly trainings and support fundraisers and special events while maintaining minimum EMT certification. All active members are required to log 16 volunteer hours per month as station EMS support.
Student Member: Shall participate in 50% of Active Member required hours, 50% of Active Member required meeting attendance, 100% of Active Member required trainings, and 1 of either an annual special event, or a fundraiser, where a minimum of 4 hours of attendance is required. Shall provide proof of current enrollment status at the beginning of each academic quarter.
Associate Member: Associate members are those who are interested in assisting the Rescue Squad with fundraising functions and special events. Associate members MAY NOT participate in operational rescue activities, nor will they be required to receive EMS training. This is a non-voting membership.
Administrative Member: Applicants who are interested in the administrative roles of the Rescue Squad who do not wish to participate in operational activities are eligible for administrative membership. Applicants must possess knowledge, skills and abilities that can enhance the organization at the administrative level. All administrative members of the squad are required to attend fifty (50) percent of all scheduled meeting and must volunteer a minimum of twelve (12) hours per month.
ALL MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP. JCVRS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING MEMBERS' CERTIFICATIONS.
March 2023.
(Please read the entire instructions)
We thank you for your interest in joining the James City Volunteer Rescue Squad (JCVRS). Please remember that becoming a volunteer requires a significant time investment but can be a very rewarding experience. Any person is eligible to apply for membership provided that the applicant meets the following criteria;
- has a minimum of EMT OR HIGHER certification or be actively enrolled in a State or National Registry EMS class, and if already certified, your certification has AT LEAST 6 MONTHS before expiration,
- be at least eighteen (18) years of age,
- read and follow the directions to obtain a background check as instructed by logging onto the VA Office of EMS at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/regulations-compliance/fingerprinting/, (YOU WILL BE DIRECTED WHEN TO DO THIS. DO NOT GO TO VA OEMS TOACCOMPLISH THIS TASK UNTIL INSTRUCTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM).
We do not accept William & Mary students due to the significant amount of time it takes to train/release our EMS providers.
Previous EMS experience is not required. JCVRS encourage and welcomes those with current certifications, even if prior EMS experience has not been held.
There are several types of membership. These are outlined below.
Active Member: Active membership is for those applicants who are interested in becoming an EMT and participate in operational rescue squad activities. All active members of the Rescue Squad are required to attend scheduled general meetings, monthly trainings and support fundraisers and special events while maintaining minimum EMT certification. All active members are required to log 16 volunteer hours per month as station EMS support.
Student Member: Shall participate in 50% of Active Member required hours, 50% of Active Member required meeting attendance, 100% of Active Member required trainings, and 1 of either an annual special event, or a fundraiser, where a minimum of 4 hours of attendance is required. Shall provide proof of current enrollment status at the beginning of each academic quarter.
Associate Member: Associate members are those who are interested in assisting the Rescue Squad with fundraising functions and special events. Associate members MAY NOT participate in operational rescue activities, nor will they be required to receive EMS training. This is a non-voting membership.
Administrative Member: Applicants who are interested in the administrative roles of the Rescue Squad who do not wish to participate in operational activities are eligible for administrative membership. Applicants must possess knowledge, skills and abilities that can enhance the organization at the administrative level. All administrative members of the squad are required to attend fifty (50) percent of all scheduled meeting and must volunteer a minimum of twelve (12) hours per month.
ALL MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING ALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP. JCVRS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING MEMBERS' CERTIFICATIONS.
Application process.
Acceptance in the Rescue Squad is dependent upon completion of the application, submission of all on-line requirements listed below, and our receipt of request for Agency Affiliation followed by satisfactory results from the background check through the Office of EMS (once fingerprinting has been accomplished).
Submit all of required documents listed below. These documents shall be placed in a sealed envelope and brought to the station (Rescue Squad office).
Acceptance in the Rescue Squad is dependent upon completion of the application, submission of all on-line requirements listed below, and our receipt of request for Agency Affiliation followed by satisfactory results from the background check through the Office of EMS (once fingerprinting has been accomplished).
Submit all of required documents listed below. These documents shall be placed in a sealed envelope and brought to the station (Rescue Squad office).
- Current State of VA driving record or a driving record from current state. If no VA state driving record is available, one must be submitted within 60 days,
- Signed driving record check authorization (downloaded from below),
- Copy of driver's license,
- Copy of EMS Certification and BLS (CPR) certification. If your certification is due to expire within 6 months of this application, you must provide proof of AT LEAST 80% of necessary CEU's in order to recertify.
- Proof of complete ICS on-line courses listed below,
- Any other certifications (ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, PEPP, EVOC, etc.),
- Proof of following immunizations/titers:
- Measles (Rubeola) - 2 vaccinations or a positive antibody titer,
- Mumps - 2 vaccinations or a positive antibody titer,
- Rubella (German Measles) - 2 vaccinations or a positive antibody titer,
- Varicella (Chicken Pox) - 2 vaccinations or a positive antibody titer,
- Hepatitis B - 3 vaccinations (or in process) or a positive antibody titer or declination),
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) - Tdap of Td booster within past 10 years,
- Polio (if over 18 years old) - 3 vaccinations or positive antibody titer,
- Influenza - During flu season, as recommended. If declination, must wear mask,
- TB skin Test - 1 step annually, 12 months or more since PPD, 2-step required (During shortages of T-spot, IGRA blood draw may be required.
- COVID-19 immunizations/boosters.
- Obtain medical clearance from MD (or PA), using attached form (not available as of 03/07/23)
| Driving Record Check Authorization.pdf |
Please place your completed documents into a sealed envelope and mail them to JCVRS, PO Box 321, Toano, VA 23168. DO NOT BRING THIS PACKET FOR DROP OFF AT THE STATION.
After your fingerprint results are received and your application has been reviewed by the Membership Committee and the Board, you will be contacted by a member with further instructions.
At the General Membership Business Meeting, following the Board interview, the applicant may be accepted for membership. This is determined by a majority vote by the membership body.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the James City Rescue Squad at jcvrs321@gmail.com.
After your fingerprint results are received and your application has been reviewed by the Membership Committee and the Board, you will be contacted by a member with further instructions.
At the General Membership Business Meeting, following the Board interview, the applicant may be accepted for membership. This is determined by a majority vote by the membership body.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the James City Rescue Squad at jcvrs321@gmail.com.
Independent Study On-Line Application Requirements
The following four (4) courses are required to be considered for membership with JCVRS, please attach course completion certificates with your application:
National Fire Academy – Emergency Management Institute NIMS/ICS courses:
The following four (4) courses are required to be considered for membership with JCVRS, please attach course completion certificates with your application:
National Fire Academy – Emergency Management Institute NIMS/ICS courses:
- IS-100.B https://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=is-100.b
- IS-200.B https://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=is-200.b
- IS-700.A https://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=is-700.a
- IS-800.B https://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=is-800.b
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