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Volunteer Fire Company #11

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Step 1: Establish Contact with the Membership Committee

The easiest way is to request more information is through our online membership form. You can also walk into the station and ask any member if you can fill out a Quick Contact Form. Someone from the Membership Committee will be in contact with you within 48 hours.

Step 2: Attend New Member Orientation

These are run by the Membership Committee and are held around once a month, usually on the weekends. You must RSVP in order to attend! However, attending the Orientation is completely strings-free – there’s no commitment to join, and it’s just an opportunity to learn about Branchville, the fire service, Prince George’s County, membership requirements, and answer any other questions you might have.

Step 3: Decide if Branchville is Right for you During Your Trial Period

During this 1-month period after attending the orientation, you will have the opportunity to come by the station to meet our members and officers, do a ride-along, and even sleep-in once or twice if you desire. This allows you to understand the daily responsibilities of the Fire Service, the time required to be a probationary member, and the certification and in-station training process to become an operational firefighter and/or EMT. It will also help you decide if Branchville is right for you! Note: this excludes any person with prior training or experience in a volunteer or career fire department or other exceptions as decided by the Membership Committee.

Step 4: Get Voted in at a Company Meeting

You’ll attend one of our monthly company meetings and get voted in as a new member. The Membership Committee will give you the exact date and time of the meeting.

Step 5: Begin The County Application Process

You will first complete a paperwork packet and go to the Fire Services Building to get fingerprinted for a background check. Once passing the background check, you’ll go for a county-administered physical exam. Once you pass the physical exam, you will be issued a PGFD ID number!

Step 6: Take Certification Classes Through Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute

These include Volunteer Recruit School (VRS), Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B), and Firefighter I/II, among others. Learn more about these classes at one of our New Member Orientations.

Ready to Start Step 1? Fill Out the Form Below!

  • YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN AUTO-REPLY WITH YOUR RSVP SUBMISSION - Confirmation will be sent one week before your orientation. Please mark your calendars.
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Types of Memberships

Click on one of the membership types below to learn more & apply.

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  • About Us
    • BVFCO11 Leadership
      • Past Chiefs
      • Past Presidents
    • BVFCO11 History
      • Charter Members
      • Past Chiefs
      • Past Presidents
      • Life Members
    • Hall of Fame
    • In Memoriam
    • Support Us
      • Donate
      • Amazon Smile
    • Contact Us
  • Station
    • BVFCO11 Apparatus
    • BVFCO11 Past Apparatus (100 Years!)
    • Response Statistics
  • Join
    • Apply Today
    • How to Join BVFCO11
    • BVFCO11 Membership Types
    • Live-In Program
    • Junior/Cadet Programs
    • New Member Requirements
  • News & Events
    • Pics and Videos
      • BVFCO11 on Instagram
    • Events
  • Bingo
  • Fire Safety
    • Featured Fire Safety Topics
    • Fire Safety Topics By Audience
    • Seasonal Fire Safety Topics
    • More Fire Safety Topics

Branchville Volunteer Fire Company #11

4905 Branchville Road
College Park, MD 20740
Emergency: Dial 911
Non-Emergency: (301) 883-7711

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25 Jan

Congratulations to our members coming off probation tonight! Thank you for your dedication and contributions to the company.

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