The officers and members of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad would like to thank you for your interest in joining our organization. Please review our types of membership to decide which one suits you best.

Active Member - An individual who is 18 years or older, and is no longer in high school. Active Members must run duty on the ambulance at least 24 hours per month. These members usually have a set duty day/night.

Reserve Member - An individual who is 18 years or older, and is no longer in high school who is also affiliated with another rescue squad or department. Reserve Members do not have a set duty day/night and are available to fill-in for Active Members when an additional crew member is needed.

Junior Member - An individual who is between the ages of 16 and 18 years and/or is still in high school. These members can choose to have a set duty night, but are not permitted to run past 11:00 PM. Once a Junior Member finishes high school and becomes the legal age, they may advance their membership status to Active. The individual must maintain a scholastic average of a "C" or better. THESE MEMBERS MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT TO JOIN. THIS MUST BE WITNESSED BY THE CHIEF OR PRESIDENT 

Association Member - An individual who is 18 year or older and is no longer in high school. Association members assist the department in fundraisers and hosting numerous events throughout the year.

Junior Association Member - An individual who is between the age of 14 and 18 years old, or over 18 and still in high school. Junior Association Members are not permitted to participate in squad activities past 11:00pm. The Junior Association Member must maintain a scholastic average of a "C" or better. THESE MEMBERS MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT TO JOIN. THIS MUST BE WITNESSED BY THE ASSOCIATION CHAIRPERSON OR PRESIDENT.

Use the form below to apply for membership to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad. After completing this form, a representative of the membership committee will contact you. In the meantime, feel free to browse our website and see what the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad is about.

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Membership Type:		Select Below Senior Junior Association Jr. Association Associate
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Last Name:
Email Address:
Primary Phone Number:
Mailing Address:
City:
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Zip Code:
List all certifications and any prior ambulance experience. Please include the company name, your duties, responsibilities and the dates of service:
Current schedule of availability:
Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a traffic violation?:		Select Below Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Is there anything that may inhibit, or prohibit you from performing emergency care duties?:		Select Below Yes No
If yes to previous question, please explain:
Please enter the name and phone number of one (1) person to be contacted in case of emergency:
Please provide two personal references not related to you. Include name, relationship and phone number:
Date Submitted:		04/25/2024 1305
By clicking submit, you authorize and give consent for Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad to obtain pertinent information about you. An additional written consent form will be required prior to membership consideration in order to perform a criminal background records/information and sex offender registry check.This consent form will require your social security number, driver's license number and state of issue, your address and your birth date. By the RVRS Bylaws, a candidate must be free of pending criminal charges or not been convicted of any of the crimes as defined in the Criminal Law of the Annotated Code of State of Maryland or any other jurisdiction, as per MIEMSS guidelines.  Any falsification will result in administrative action up to dismissal. Any person, firm or organization providing information or records in accordance with this authorization is released from any and all claims of liability for compliance. Such information will be held in confidence in accordance with St. Mary's County guidelines.