Reserve Membership

Requirements to receive Reserve Membership status –

To be considered for membership as a Reserve Member a prospective member must meet all of the following requirements:

• Have reached the age of 18 years

• Must currently be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician

• Must be an employee of a “participating employer”

• Have completed probationary membership requirements

• Have served as a probationary member for a minimum of six months

• Have passed a drug screen

• Present at a regular monthly business meeting a request for “Reserve Membership” status in person or in writing

• Must be approve by a majority vote of the executive committee

Reserve Member Authority – 

• Reserve members shall have the right to:

• Retain the recognition as a member of the squad

• Be issued squad equipment as approved by the SOPs of the squad for this membership category. 

• Receive all benefits that may be offered to this membership category.

Reserve Member Responsibilities –

Reserve members shall:

• Perform the required hours as outlined in the SOPs for this membership category (currently requires 0 hours per month; these members are required only to respond to emergences at their work locations).

• Complete and maintain training requirements as outlined in Squad SOPs for this membership category

• Attend duty, training and meetings as required in Squad SOPs for this Membership category

• Meet all obligations required by this membership category 

• Notify the squad of any conflicts of interest on matters of squad business

• Perform any squad duties and assignments as directed by line officers or Squad SOPs.

• Present themselves in a professional manner at all times while in view of the public.

• Bring to the attention of the squad officers any knowledge of violations Squad Policy and SOPs