Why would you want to join our service?
- Provide an important and valuable service to your community
- Receive free training including CPR /First Aid, EMT Basic, Advanced Life Support and Paramedic Training
- Belong to a group of special individuals dedicated to saving lives
- Form new friendships
- Improve your self confidence and your ability to work under pressure
We have different types of membership in our organization:
- Active Membership
- Must complete 10 hrs of duty per week.
- Must attend mandatory trainings. (ex. OSHA, HazMat/WMD, MCI, CPR/FA & EVOC)
- Must obtain 4 points per month to remain in good standing for quarterly review.
- Complete his/her probationary status of six months at which time voting privileges will be granted.
- Receive an affirmative vote by the majority of the active membership present at the company meeting at which application for active membership is presented.
- Abide by the By-Laws of M.B.A.C.
- May not be a volunteer member or a current member of another EMS organization. Not including for profit EMS agencies.
- Are entitled to attend all M.B.A.C. functions.
- Are eligible to run for elected positions once they have reached each position criteria.
- Auxiliary Membership
- Must complete 6 hrs of duty per week except during the 1800-2400 time, when three or more active members are on that duty shift. Or 15% of all calls between 0000-1800 hrs.
- Must attend mandatory trainings (ex. OSHA, HazMat/WMD, MCI, CPR/FA & EVOC).
- Auxiliary Members shall be entitled to attend all M.B.A.C. functions.
- Are not eligible for elected positions.
- Have no voting privileges.
- Associate Membership
- Must contribute money, property or talents that will help promote the cause of the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company.
- Must join committees.
- If in good standing will be entitled to attend all M.B.A.C. functions.
- To remain in good standing an associate member can not miss more than two consecutive meetings of their committee.
- Must attend 9 out of 12 company meetings.
- Associate members are allowed one vote in election and general business providing they have attended 9 of 12 company meetings.
No experience is required in order to join.
Applicants DO NOT have to live in Mastic Beach.