Bel Air VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY Contact Calendar Live Audio BAVFC Email NEWS JOIN ABOUT STATIONS COMMUNITY SUPPORT Benefits of Joining BAVFC The BAVFC has three fire stations (with a fourth being planned) where you can respond and call home. They are in Forest Hill, Patterson Mill and in downtown Bel Air. Within each station there are many amenities. The dept as a whole (and the county and state too) offer multiple benefits to those who are members. Let’s take a look … Retirement / LOSAP Harford County provides a Length of Service pension program knows as LOSAP. After 25 years and age 55, you’ll receive a monthly stipend from the county. Currently it’s $300 per month and an additional $6/month per year over 25 years of service, with a maximum benefit of $450/month. For those with 5-24 years of service (with at least five continuous years of service), you’ll receive $12/month for every year of service with a maximum benefit of $288. State of Maryland Income Tax Credit The State of Maryland extends a state income tax credit in the amount of $4,000 to BAVFC members who have at least three years of service. Bel Air Property Tax Reduction If you are a resident of the town of bel air and pay town taxes you receive 10% off your taxes as a member of the BAVFC Personal Protective Equipment The BAVFC provides you with ALL your needed personal protective equipment for fire and EMS operations at NO cost to you. REQUEST CONTACT BY RECRUITER Dress Uniform Benefit The BAVFC covers 100% of your Class A (dress) uniform costs! Full Station Facilities Full size bunk rooms in each station with a full size bath for men and women, full size kitchens with all commercial appliances and living rooms/rec rooms. Tuition Reimbursement Program The BAVFC follows the Harford County Vol Fire and EMS Association tuition reimbursement program. Free WiFi Free WIFI for members at all stations and facilities. Training, Training, Training The BAVFC provides FREE training in house and if approved covers the costs of outside training events that do have tuition or fees. The State of Maryland provides ALL fire and EMS training at no cost the member. There are multiple locations where you can take dozens of various fire and EMS classes taught by accredited instructors. This is the same training, same certifications that a person who gets paid to be a firefighter, EMT or paramedic receives. Tax Credit MD state credit for eligible volunteers is now valued at $4750! And Last but Not Least … Camaraderie! The biggest benefit is camaraderie. You will make friendships and share in good memories that last a lifetime. Remember it’s not just a singular opportunity you can make it a family opportunity too! There are needed positions in the administration and auxiliary as well. There is something for everyone. They all share these same benefits too! REQUEST CONTACT BY RECRUITER Join Us RECRUITMENT CENTER REQUIREMENTS VOLUNTEER BENEFITS START YOUR APPLICATION PAID EMS OPENINGS BAVFC LATEST Charlie Riley Scholarship Recipient – BAVFC Kingsville Building Fire Water Supply Drill Raven’s Hometown Hero – Richard Presberry House Explosion in Edgewood @BAVFC BAVFCFollow The Official Twitter Feed for the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company. Celebrating 125 years of fire and EMS service to Bel Air and surrounding areas. BAVFC 20 Mar The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is currently accepting resumes for the part time position of ALS and BLS providers. Visit http://bavfc.org for more! Reply on Twitter 1373397744799342592 Retweet on Twitter 1373397744799342592 Like on Twitter 1373397744799342592 1 Twitter 1373397744799342592 BAVFC 23 Dec 12/23, Volunteers work this utility emergency to the rear of the Bel Air Armory this morning. Video: Joel Carr, Capt BAVFC Reply on Twitter 1341782211994013696 Retweet on Twitter 1341782211994013696 Like on Twitter 1341782211994013696 1 Twitter 1341782211994013696 Load More… Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company 109 South Hickory Avenue Bel Air, Maryland 21014 NEWS JOIN US ABOUT STATIONS COMMUNITY SUPPORT JOIN BAVFC Recruitment Center Requirements Volunteer Benefits Start Your Application Paid EMS Openings MEMBER EMAIL LOGIN ALL CONTENT, INCLUDING ALL IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED. COPYRIGHT 1995–2016, BEL AIR VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY