NEW!!!! MEETING NIGHTS CHANGED TO 1st, 3rd, & 4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH!!!
Can't wait to get into the action of Rescue and EMS? We can't either! Age is not a factor when we decide who can volunteer to serve their community. We believe that those who have healthy outlets to connect with their communities early on will later benefit from strong social supports and connectedness.
Volunteers can start as young as the age of 14, and we let them train with us in safe, controlled environments to build knowledge and special skills. By the age of 16, junior rescuers can begin technical rescue classes and work towards certification. Again by 17 and a half, junior rescuers can begin Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and work to become a credentialled clinician by the time they reach adulthood.
What are the age qualifications?
We accept applications for those age 14 and up, though most training won't be allowed until you are at least 16. There is no maximum age limit so long as you are dedicated and willing to help!
What is the application process?
Begin by filling out the membership application below. From there, an officer with the rescue squad will reach out to you as soon as possible (this can take 1-2 weeks). You'll be called, texted, or emailed to come tour the squad and get to ask questions. Once we know you're still interested after the tour, we'll schedule a formal interview and perform a background check (limited for junior rescuers). If all goes well, you'll be called in for 1.5 to 3 hours of onboarding. Following that, you're officially a junior rescuer!
What experience, training, and education do I need?
To start with, you won't need any kind of experience, training, or education. If you are 18 or older, having a valid NC driver's license will be the only thing you will need to attend trainings and run calls. From the moment you start, we will work with you on starting a class schedule to help you get a EMS credential (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic), your Technical Rescuer (TR), and any other related classes you find interest in (specialties, command, debriefing, etc).
I'd like more information before I apply. Who can I contact?
You can submit general inquiries on our homepage, or you can email us at mountainpark@rescue83.org. You can also show up to one of our regular meetings: every Thursday, from 7pm to 10pm. As a volunteer organization, our office is typically not occupied and most administrative work is done remotely, but you can try to give us a call at our office at (336)-874-7911.
I'm already in another department, squad, or agency. Can I still join?
As long as you can dedicate the time to a second department and can make the weekly meetings, you are allowed to be a member of as many other organizations as you want.
What are the requirements once I join?
Our minimum requirements policy is being revised. Check back for the answer later!
When you join Mountain Park Rescue Squad as a rescuer, You will be expected to make the following minimum commitments to your community:
Commit 36 hours a year to training. This is the equivalent to coming to a regular training once a month, with opportunities for training at least weekly. Trainings on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursday nights of every month.
Respond to enough calls to make an impact. We don't have minimum call requirements, but we ask that you do your part. Our agency runs about 300 calls per year, so our call demand isn't too high for most volunteers.
Support the squad. There's all sorts of ways to help. Help us help others!