WE ARE NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE SINCE 1932.
Fire and EMS service is some of the most diverse and challenging vocations today. It is this diversity that attracts most men and women to join our ranks. Everyone becomes a volunteer for their own set of reasons––action oriented people enjoy the excitement and adrenaline rush that emergency services have to offer, community oriented folks like the feeling they get when they help people in their time of need and some feel it’s their obligation to serve their neighbors. Yet, others just want to belong to something bigger than themselves.
Whatever motivates you to join our vital team – everyone gains the selfsatisfaction of being at their best when others are dealing with what is often the worst that life has to offer.
Our Requirements
We are continuously seeking new members to join our department as volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians and administrative/support personnel, who wish to serve Accokeek and our surrounding communities.
- Be at least 16 years of age
- No past training or experience required
- Be able to pass a full physical (not required from Admin/Support)
- Be willing to be an active member of the organization, completion of hundreds of hours of initial and ongoing training and participation in department events.

Process to Join
1. Submit interest form to AVFD Recruitment Coordinator
2. The departments Recruitment Coordinator will contact you to discuss initial steps.
4. Get a background check
5. Once you clear your criminal background check, you’ll schedule a standard physical exam.
6. After passing your physical, your department will coordinate your initial training.
Membership
- Probationary period of 1 year is required
- Prior to getting off probation members will be expected to complete a Fire 1 or EMS class
- Operational Members will also be expected to put in 10 hours a month. Admin members will need to meet minimum requirements volunteering at money making functions and other collateral duties.
- EMT Education Stipend Program
- PG County will now offer EMS Stipend for recruits in PG county, information is in the link below:
Membership Types
Firefighter/EMS
EMS Only
Admin
Start the Process Today
Fill out the form to start your process of becoming a volunteer with the Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department.
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