La Plata, MD Become a Member Check out this video to see what you can look forward to experiencing: Types of Membership: Proposed/Junior Proposed Probationary/Junior Probationary Active Operational Inactive Recruitment: Requirements for Operational/Administrative membership are as follows: A minimum of 16 years oldObtain a current physical from personal physician Pass a criminal background check Provide Copy of Driver's License If attending high school must obtain a work permit (16 and 17 year olds) A will to serve the citizens of Charles County Attendance at Monday night drills and business meetings To become a member, you do not need any previous experience; all training will be provided for free. Sleep-In/Live-In Program: Requirements: Must be turned over to ride all apparatus Must have successful completion of Firefighter I course, HazMat Ops, and CPR If under age of 18, written permission from Parent/Guardian (Sleep-In on non-school nights only) Must be gainfully employed or a student Approval of the Fire Chief Retention: As becoming a volunteer member of a our department you receive several benefits. Free fire and emergency medical training through the University of Maryland Receive College Credits for all formal training Self satisfaction from helping the community A variety of friendships The ability to work as a team Maryland state tax break Retirement pay Respect from individuals in the community Who to contact: beth.gilroy@laplatafiredepartment.com or call the station 301-934-9201 Home News Department History Members Events Apparatus Historical-Retired Apparatus Around the House Fire Prevention Ladies Auxiliary FDLP Information Become a Member Hall Rental Links Contact Us Upcoming Events There are no upcoming events at this time. Monthly Calls Alarms 2019-2020 2018-2019 July 148 159 August 165 168 September 154 142 October 195 203 November 157 168 December 161 123 January 119 158 February 105 116 March 132 133 April 129 174 May 120 161 June 138 Annual Total 1,585 1,843 Yearly Statistics 2018-2019 1,843 2017-2018 1,792 2016-2017 1,982 2015-2016 2,039 2014-2015 2,069 TOTAL 9,725 Weather Forecast LA PLATA, MD 45° partly cloudy 62% humidity wind: 4mph N H 57 • L 40 49° SUN 64° MON 40° TUE 39° WED Contact Information La Plata Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 728 La Plata MD, 20646-0728 Follow Us Phone Emergency: 911 Phone: (301) 934-9201 Fax: (301) 934-4217 Hall Rentals: (301) 609-7500 Website Statistics Visits Today: 318 Visits Yesterday: 396 Visits Past Year: 71,150 Member Links Member Login Member Only News Store Account Member Email Site proudly maintained by the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Site designed and hosted by FireCompanies.com Copyright © 2021