All applicants for active membership must comply with the following requirements:
A. Must be 18 or older
B. Shall submit a membership application, with current doctor’s physical form furnished by the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department, a recent photograph of applicant and a current DMV report covering at least three (3) consecutive years prior to application.
C. Be a resident of the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department district. Any variances to this requirement will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
D. Have NO criminal record involving felonies, Class I or II Misdemeanors, nor Misdemeanors of moral turpitude. A background check is performed on all applicants.
E. Shall have a good driving record (any negative points will be evaluated) and be in possession of a valid Driver’s License.
F. Shall not belong to, or join any other Volunteer Fire Department(s) or Rescue Squad(s) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
G. Submit to an interview by the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department membership committee.
H. Submit to an Alcohol and or Drug Test, which may be scheduled by the Corporation, or any Officer if deemed necessary.
PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION
I hereby certify that the, facts set forth in the above Volunteer Application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I have not intentionally omitted any information. I further certify that there are no willful misreprensentations or falsifications of the above statements and answers to questions. If an investigation discloses such misrepresentations, omissions, and/or falsifications, my application could be rejected, and I could be disqualified from ever providing volunteer services with Amherst County emergency services agencies in the future.
The volunteer department and/or representative therof are hereby authorized to make investigations of my personal, criminal, driving and employment history. I consent to the release of information concerning my capacity and fitness by employers, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and other indivduals and agencies duly accredited.
I understand that nothing said or implied during the application process should be deemed to constitute the terms of a contract. Volunteer service with any Amherst County Volunteer Fire Department or Rescue company or oganization is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, and with our without cause.