Join the Fire, EMS & Rescue Family Serving Your Community
Southern Maryland's volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS companies run on neighbors helping neighbors. No experience is required to start, just a willingness to train, show up, and serve. Find your local company and find out how you can help.
Find Your Local CompanyWays to Serve
Every company needs more than firefighters. Find the role that fits your skills, schedule, and interests.
Structural & Wildland Firefighting
Respond to structure fires, vehicle fires, and brush/wildland calls. Full training and protective gear are provided. No firefighting experience is required to start.
Emergency Medical Services
Serve as an EMT, paramedic, or ambulance crew member, responding to medical emergencies alongside your local fire and rescue company.
Technical & Water Rescue
Several companies support water rescue, dive, and other technical rescue teams for the region's rivers, creeks, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Administrative & Support
Not everyone rides the truck. Companies need help with fundraising, administration, apparatus maintenance, fire prevention, and public education.
Auxiliary & Ladies Auxiliary
Support members and their families through fundraising, meals for crews on long calls, and community outreach, the backbone of many local companies.
How to Join
The exact process, training requirements, and age minimums vary by company. Your local company can walk you through the specifics.
Find Your Local Company
Southern Maryland has 41 member fire, rescue, and EMS companies across Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties. Start with the one closest to where you live or work.
Reach Out
Call, email, or stop by during a scheduled meeting or open house. Most companies are happy to answer questions and show newcomers around the station.
Visit & Observe
Many companies welcome prospective members to sit in on a meeting or ride along before committing, so you know what to expect.
Apply & Train
Complete your company's membership application and any required background check, then begin training toward certification in your chosen role.
Serve Your Community
Once certified, you're on the roster: responding to calls, training regularly, and building lifelong friendships along the way.
Ready to Get Started?
Browse all 41 SMVFA member companies across Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties, find the one nearest you, and reach out directly.
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