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What does membership entail?

• Regular members must stand four twelve-hour duty shifts per month. Leave from scheduled duties is available on a limited basis. Ambulance and crash truck crews must stay at the station when they bunk down, but they may run errands and eat meals within our district during business hours. Maintaining one's certifications requires additional time in classroom and drill settings.
  
• Associate membership is available for ALS-certified individuals who are Virginia Beach firefighters or who stay active with other ALS EMS agencies. The duty requirement for Associate Members is two twelve-hour shifts per month.
  
• The College Student Apprenticeship Program is available for full time students of accredited colleges or universities in Virginia who stay active with an EMS agency in their school locale.  The duty requirement is twelve twelve-hour shifts per year (usually run during summer and holiday breaks).
  
• Administrative members must fulfill the requirements of their billet. They may participate in field support operations, and we encourage them to stay active in various committees.

How does one become a member?

To become a member, call or visit the Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services during business hours (+1- 757-385-1999, 1917 Arctic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451). There, you will view an orientation presentation, you will receive an application packet, and you will be given an opportunity to sign up for upcoming classes. Completed applications are processed without delay by the KVRS Membership Committee Chair.

See the Virginia Beach Department of EMS How to Become a Member page.

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