Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department
6201 Carrsville Hwy.
P.O. Box 27
Carrsville, VA 23315
(757) 569-9723
Application Packet
To the Prospective Member:
Attached to the letter you will find our department application for membership. As part of your completed application, you will need to furnish to us a copy of your DMV driving record, as well as a criminal background check. You can get a copy of your DMV record at any DMV customer service center. You can obtain a copy of your criminal background check at any local law enforcement agency. There will probably be a minimal charge to obtain these reports. Any information contained in these reports will remain confidential within our Board of Directors.
After receiving your properly completed application, three active members of our department must sign the application. It also has to remain posted for thirty (30) days prior to a vote. During the thirty (30) day period, we will make contact with you and verify your references. We will then notify you of the meeting date when we will vote on your application. You will need to appear at the Board of Directors meeting that night. After the Board of Directors meeting, the regular business meeting will be held and your application will be voted on at the close of the meeting.
Thank you for your interest in the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. We look forward to working with you in the future.
Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department
6201 Carrsville Hwy
P.O. Box 27
Carrsville, VA 23315
(757) 569-9723
Membership Application
I. General Information Date of Application: ______________
Name in Full: ________________________________________________
Home Address: ______________________________________________
Telephone: (H) (___) ___-____ (W) (___) ___-____ (C) (___) ___-____
Date of Birth: ____/____/____ Age: _____
Single: ____ Married: ____ Spouses Full Name: ______________
Occupation: (Be Specific) ______________________________________
Employer: __________________________________________________
Employment Address: (Be Specific) ______________________________
II. Questionnaire
1. Are you currently holding membership in another fire department or rescue squad?
___ YES ___ NO If so, what agency? ____________________
2. Have you ever been a member of a fire department?
___ YES ___ NO If so, what agency? ____________________
3. If you have previously been, or currently in a fire department / rescue squad, are you in good standing, and / or have you relinquished honorably your duties to that agency?
___ YES ___ NO
4. Do you have any previous fire related or EMS training?
___ YES ___ NO If yes, list current certifications only.
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5. Although it is not mandatory to run EMS calls, would you be interested in receiving EMS training and responding to EMS calls?
___ YES ___ NO
6. Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from any fire department / rescue squad for any reason?
___ YES ___ NO If so, explain briefly.
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7. Are you currently in a branch of the military?
___ YES ___ NO If so, what branch: ____________________
III. Health
Known Health problems: ______________________________________
List any impairments: _________________________________________
Color blind: ___ YES ___ NO Wear glasses: ___ YES ___ NO
IV. Driving Record
Have you ever received a ticket for a traffic violation? ___ YES ___ NO
Were you convicted? ___ YES ___ NO
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*** Please remember when submitting this application, that it is to be accompanied with a current DMV driving record.***
V. References
List three (3) people that you have known for at least a year that will give a character reference. References should be at least eighteen (18) years of age and should not be a relative. Be very specific and give complete names, addresses and telephone numbers. (Membership will not be considered with incomplete references)
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The applicant freely and voluntarily offers himself / herself for membership in this organization with the desire to be of service to the community and mankind regardless of race, sex, creed, or nationality. It is clearly understand by this applicant that he / she is required to be available for regularly scheduled duty or call any hour, day or night, providing it does not interfere with his / her work or business. If the applicant is granted membership, he / she will be governed by the by-laws and constitution and the standard operating procedures of this organization.
I hereby certify that all information furnished herein is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that false or misleading statements, information, any omission or any concealment of fact are grounds for revocation of membership. I also understand that this application is not complete without the required criminal history report and DMV report required for membership.
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Applicants Signature Date
Fire department use only
Active Members Signature Print Name
1. ____________________ ____________________________
2. ____________________ ___________________________
3. ____________________ ___________________________
Date posted: _____________________
[ ] DMV Included
[ ] Criminal History Included
Accepted for membership
_______________________, Commissioner Date of Acceptance:________
Looking for a way to give back to your community? Consider joining our agency. We provide volunteer fire coverage and ems response to the surrounding community 24-7. Established in 1957, our Charter Members had a vision for providing a necessary service to our community. At the time, Franklin was the closest agency to respond in an emergency.
We recently lost our last active Charter Member. Walter Johnson was one of many that decided more needed to be done. This was not only a time commitment, but also an expense for members back then. If a new battery had to be purchased for a truck, they passed the hat amongst themselves to obtain the funds to purchase the battery. Today, every member has a set of state of the art turnout gear provided by the department. Back then, they purchased their own or had a hand me down set from another agency that they often had to share.
We live in different times. Now folks do not think of giving back. We expect these services to be provided by somebody else. Walter was certainly not one of those people. While he could not ride the trucks and fight fire anymore, he attended meetings and fundraisers. He was always around to keep us grounded, remind us of where we came from and provide much needed advice. His is a lost generation. We will not see more like him, though Lord knows we need them.
So I would ask that you consider stepping up; honor Walter and the others of his generation and give back. Volunteer to serve your community. We provide all the training and equipment. All we ask of you is your time!
Captain Weston Jamison
Capt. Jamison began his career with Carrsville VFD as a Firefighter in 2000. Since, he has put in an unprecedented amount of time and effort into making our department into what we are today. We are extremely thankful to have Captain Jamison on our team. Capt. Jamison is currently a career Lieutenant with the Portsmouth Fire Department, or "the best career department in Hampton Roads," as he would say. Capt. Jamison has 16 years "boots on the ground" with the PFD and almost 20 years "boots on the ground" with CVFD. When you can't find Capt. Jamison at PFD, CVFD, or the mill; one can usually find him livin' the beach life or by his pool at home. We can't thank Capt. Jamison enough for his many years of service to our community. #TYFYS, sir. Here's to many more years of "boots on the ground."
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- Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be
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- The grill should be placed well away from the
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- Keep children and pets at least three feet away
from the grill area.
- Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat
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- Never leave your grill unattended.
- Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before
lighting it.
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