Live Dispatch Members Email Members Area Sunday, Nov 28, 2021 HOME ABOUT US PUBLIC INFO PUBLIC SAFETY JOIN AFC PAY MY EMS BILL DONATE PROBATIONARY MEMBER: Welcome to Abingdon Fire Company. We hope that you will find your tenure with us rewarding and meaningful. As with all professional organizations, the education and training of new members is essential to the safe and efficient operation of the organization. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to work with other volunteers, agencies and the public. Ability to perform strenuous physical activity in excess of 150 lbs. of force or greater Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations. LEADERSHIP SKILLS: None required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 16 years of age No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing Must be able to pass a fire department physical which meets NFPA 1582 guidelines, provided by a physician assigned by Abingdon Fire Company Must provide official government identification Must be a valid citizen of the United States Must provide any documentation requested by Human Resources for an entry level position as a probationary member SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a physical exam paid for by Abingdon Fire Company Pay a one time application fee of $25.00 Attend monthly meetings, details, training and other requirements according to Abingdon Fire Company By-Laws and Standard Operating Guidelines Must obtain Firefighter I or Emergency Medical Technician certification within your first year of probationary membership Must perform a minimum of 12 in-station Duty Hours per month WORK ENVIRONMENT: Abingdon Fire Company does not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran Abingdon Fire Company does not tolerate to any extent a hostile work environment The volunteer would occasionally work in hazardous conditions or exposures The volunteer would work in adverse weather conditions while performing the duties of a Firefighter/EMT The volunteer may be exposed to unpleasant sights, sounds, smells and circumstances OUR MISSION The mission of the Abingdon Fire Company is to minimize the loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, environmental, and other disasters. We will accomplish our mission in a safe manner through prevention, education, fire suppression, medical services, rescue skills, and other related emergency and non-emergency activities and operate within the scope of our resources. The timely delivery of these services enables the Company to make significant contributions to the safety of the citizens of Abingdon and its surroundings. We will actively participate in our community, serve as role models, and strive to effectively and efficiently utilize all of the necessary resources at our command to provide a product deemed excellent by our citizens. Abingdon Fire Company History CONTACTS 3306 Abingdon Road Abingdon, MD 21009 Abingdon Road Station: (410) 638-3955 Long Bar Harbor Station: (410) 676-6212 Edgewood Station: (410)-676-1291 info@abingdonfc4.org Contact Members Email Members Area Copyright © 2021 Firehouse Solutions (A Service of Technology Reflections, Inc.)