Rescue Technician - Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the principles and hazards of rescue and demonstrate the use of tools and equipment to properly and safely perform auto extrication, rudimentary rigging, ladder rescue, forcible entry operations, and overland repelling. You must be a member of a Volunteer Fire Company in Anne Arundel County. Each Volunteer Fire Company has their own rules for membership. You would have to apply for membership at the Volunteer Fire Company where you live. Each Volunteer Fire Company has their own requirements for their members.
Volunteers have to work at fundraisers, participate in drills, and attend meetings.
The frequency of these activities varies from company to company. You must be sixteen years old. You must pass a physical examination. This is done at no expense to you. You must pass a background check by the State Fire Marshall's Office.