Why Volunteer?

Career Opportunities 

Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad, through its affiliation with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, offers free training for every member of the department, including but not limited to:

- First Aid

- CPR

- Maryland EMT and National Registry certifications

- EMS Officer

- IV Technician

- Paramedic

Many of these certifications can be obtained through the volunteer system and used as tools in the professional medical field, allowing our volunteers to explore new career opportunities for themselves.

PFVRS needs members willing to answer the call of the citizens we serve in their time of need. When the department was founded, it was on the basis to simply help people. Over time, the PFVRS is now capable of funding some of the best emergency medical training available to its members. In addition, the PFVRS, in coordination with the Calvert County Government, offers benefits to its volunteers that range from tuition reimbursement for college students to daycare reimbursement for parents that wish to help to retirement plans for those that have dedicated vast amounts of time.

Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Calvert County offers full tuition reimbursement for all accredited schools for those members that are looking to advance their college education. More details on the benefit program can be found here. 

Day Care Benefits

Calvert County offers supplemental financial day care assistance for any members when they are attending classes for the department or running duty at the department. More details on the program can be found here.  

Local Business Incentive Programs

Many local businesses in Calvert offer discounts and incentives to active Calvert County volunteers. For a list of businesses and their discounts, click here.

Retirement/LOSAP Program

Length of Service  Award - Members of the Calvert County volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad who reach the age of 50 and completed 25 years of certified active volunteer service in Calvert County are eligible to receive $500 per month for life. An additional $10.00 per month shall be added to the benefit for each full year of active certified volunteer service in excess of 25 years. Calvert County's LOSAP monthly stipend is one of the highest in Maryland.