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Observer Application

Membership Application

 

 

Call or come by the Rescue Squad to obtain your Observer Card today!

Bridgewater Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. offers a variety of flexible membership opportunities to our volunteers.  Volunteers have the option of serving as either Emergency Responders or Non-Emergency Responders.  The rescue squad provides all necessary training for our volunteers.  Those who choose to serve as Emergency Responders may receive training at the EMT-Basic, EMT-Enhanced or EMT-Intermediate levels.  We also provide training in CPR, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and Heavy Duty Rescue.  Non-Emergency Responders bring their own skills and experience to provide valuable administrative support for the operation of a vital volunteer organization.  These opportunities are further outlined in the application (see left column).

New volunteers complete a six-month training period.  During this time they are required to pull station duty one night each week from 7:00pm to 10:00pm (a total of 12 hours each month for the first six months).  This requirement pertains to all applicants, regardless of membership class.  The 10 and 20-hour time commitments for Associate and Senior Emergency Responders, respectively, will become effective following the volunteer’s transition from trainee to permanent membership.

Completing the enclosed application is the first step in beginning a rewarding volunteer experience!  You may either mail the completed packet or bring it directly to the station.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email us or call us at 828-3395.  New applications are reviewed at meetings held on the third Monday of each month.

Senior Membership:  Senior Membership is available to persons aged eighteen (18) years or older. Senior Members are required to attend monthly training drills, participate in fundraising activities, and pull ten (10) hours of duty every other week. Senior Members must obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six (6) months of joining and Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification within two (2) years of joining.  

Junior Membership:  Junior Membership is available to persons aged sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) years. Junior Members are required to attend monthly training drills, participate in fundraising activities, and pull ten (10) hours of duty every other week. During the academic year (September through May), Junior Members are only required to pull five (5) hours of duty every other week. Junior Members must obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six (6) months of joining and Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification within two (2) years of joining. Junior Members are also required to maintain a passing average in all subjects as well as a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in school.

Associate Emergency Responder Membership:  Associate Emergency Responder Membership is available to persons aged eighteen (18) years or older as an alternative to Senior Membership. Associate Members are required to attend monthly training drills, participate in fundraising activities, and pull five (5) hours of duty every other week. Associate Members must obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six (6) months of joining. Associate Members must meet other requirements necessary for his/her particular area of interest. Associate Emergency Responders can serve as EMTs, drivers on emergency calls, or members of our heavy rescue team. 

Associate Non-Emergency Responder Membership:  The Associate Non-Emergency Responder Membership category was developed for persons who are not interested in patient care activities or emergency calls. The Associate Non-Emergency Responder membership category is for persons who wish to help out with various tasks such as administrative work (data entry, paperwork, grant-writing, etc.), lawn care, facilities management, or vehicle maintenance. Associate Non-Emergency Responder membership is available to persons aged eighteen (18) years or older. Associate Members are required to participate in fundraising activities, and pull five (5) hours of duty every other week. Associate Non-Emergency Responders are not required but are encouraged to attend monthly training drills. Associate Non-Emergency Responders must obtain Professional Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six (6) months of joining.

Observer:  The Observer Program was developed to allow persons with an interest in the rescue squad to receive some "hands-on experience" in the operations of a rescue squad before making a commitment and/or applying for membership. 

Community Auxiliary:  The Community Auxiliary of the Bridgewater Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. is a separate but integral part of the rescue squad. The Auxiliary raised funds to help support the rescue squad, and they assist the rescue squad during significant rescue incidents, severe weather, and social activities by preparing food for members. Persons interested in joining the Community Auxiliary should complete a different application that may be obtained through an Auxiliary member.