Classifications of Membership for New Applicants
(Abridged descriptions from Company Bylaws)
Fire Active or EMS Active - Volunteer
Requirements for active member (either fire or EMS) are:
1. At least forty (40) emergency calls (EMS, Fire, or any combination thereof),
2. OR fifty percent (50%) of the regular and special meetings of the past elective year.
Fire Active: All new Firefighters shall be required to take and pass the Firefighter I, and Hazardous Materials Operations courses of ered by MFRI, or the equivalent, by the end of their first year of membership. Failure to complete either course will result in a one (1) year extension of Probationary membership period and failure to complete the required courses after this extended probationary membership period will result in expulsion from the corporation.
EMS Active: All new Emergency Medical Services members shall be required to take and pass the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic and Hazardous Materials Operations courses offered by MFRI, or the equivalent, by the end of their first year of membership. Failure to complete either course will result in a one (1) year extension of Probationary membership period and failure to complete the required courses after this extended probationary membership period will result in expulsion from the corporation.
Auxiliary - Volunteer: Members desiring to serve as a non-riding member of the Corporation.
Requirements for Auxiliary members are:
1. Attend four (4) regular membership or special meetings during the year,
2. AND attend a minimum of four (4) fundraising functions during the course of the year.
Junior Member - Volunteer
Be those members who join the Corporation between the ages of sixteen (16) and eighteen (18). They shall not hold office, vote in the election of officers, on the election of new membership, or on amendments to the by-laws, but shall enjoy all other privileges of an Active member.
Cadet Member - Volunteer
Who join the Corporation Cadet Program at the ages of Fourteen (14) and Fifteen (15), shall have a work permit on file with the Fire Chief, Serve at the discretion of the Fire Chief, are not voted on until they are eligible for Junior Membership, They shall not hold office, will have no vote in any matters of the fire company, to include; election of officers, election of new membership or amendments to the by-laws, and they may only ride apparatus after a policy allowing such has been empowered by the company, if State of Maryland laws allow it.
Transfer member - Volunteer
Any Active or Auxiliary member of another fire company, eighteen (18) years of age or older, who wishes to transfer to Goodwill Fire Company, may do so, and retain years of service upon certification of good standing from the Chief or President of his/her present Company and upon successful completion of election to membership procedures.
EMS Career Services
- 21 years of age
- High School Graduate or GED
- MD Certified EMT-B, CRT, or Paramedic
- CPR/AED Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Operation Certificate (EVOC)
- Appropriate Driver’s License
- Copy of Driving Record (must be obtained prior to employment
- Blood Borne Pathogens and HIPAA Certification/Documentation
- Able to lift 200 pounds with assistance
- Pass drug test and physical
- Criminal Background check required
- Preferred HAZMAT OPS
- Credentialing must be obtained within 3 months of the date of hire
We are an Equal Oppurtunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Oppurtunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, and age, physicial or mental disability.
APPLICATION FEE DISCLOSURE
As part of the application process, volunteer applicants are required to submit a $25.00 application processing fee payable to the Goodwill Fire Company. Payment must be made by check or money order. This fee is due during the applicant interview and must be received prior to the applicant being brought up to the Department for membership.
Applicants who successfully complete their probationary period, satisfy all probationary requirements, and are accepted into the Goodwill Fire Company will receive a full refund of the $25.00 application fee.
The application processing fee shall not apply to Cadet, Junior, or EMS Career applicants.
Any check returned for insufficient funds, closed accounts, or any other banking-related reason shall be subject to an additional $35.00 returned check fee, and repayment must be made by money order or certified funds.
Any questions regarding membership or requirements should be brought to a member of the application committee.
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Emergency Contact
Background Information
References: Please provide the names of three individuals not related to you that you have
known for at least one year
Name, Phone Number, Address, Years Known
Name, Phone Number, Address, Years Known
Name, Phone Number, Address, Years Known
Fire / EMS Experience
Previous Experience
Medical Information: Do you have, or have had, any of the following conditions? If so,
please explain in the comments section below
Acknowledgement
All applicants under the age of 18 must have the consent of their parents or legal guardians' consent
We give consent for the above applicant to participate in the activities of the Goodwill Fire Company, inc.
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Read the following statement carefully before signing above: I hereby authorize the Goodwill Fire Company, inc. to investigate all statements contained in this application. To the best of my knowledge all statements and answers which I have given you are true, accurate, and correct. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts may result in nullification of this application or subsequent membership/employment based on its contents.
