Published on Mastic Beach Volunteer Ambulance Company (http://www.masticbeachambulance.com)
Become a volunteer!


Click here for FAQs about membership. [1]


Why would you want to join our service?

  • Provide an important and valuable service to your community
  • Receive free training including CPR [2]/First Aid, EMT [3] 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:

  1. Active Membership
    1. Must complete 10 hrs of duty per week.
    2. Must attend mandatory trainings. (ex. OSHA, HazMat/WMD, MCI, CPR/FA & EVOC)
    3. Must obtain 4 points per month to remain in good standing for quarterly review.
    4. Complete his/her probationary status of six months at which time voting privileges will be granted.
    5. Receive an affirmative vote by the majority of the active membership present at the company meeting at which application for active membership is presented.
    6. Abide by the By-Laws of M.B.A.C.
    7. May not be a volunteer member or a current member of another EMS organization. Not including for profit EMS agencies.
    8. Are entitled to attend all M.B.A.C. functions.
    9. Are eligible to run for elected positions once they have reached each position criteria.
  2. Auxiliary Membership
    1. 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.
    2. Must attend mandatory trainings (ex. OSHA, HazMat/WMD, MCI, CPR/FA & EVOC).
    3. Auxiliary Members shall be entitled to attend all M.B.A.C. functions.
    4. Are not eligible for elected positions.
    5. Have no voting privileges.
  3. Associate Membership
    1. Must contribute money, property or talents that will help promote the cause of the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company.
    2. Must join committees.
    3. If in good standing will be entitled to attend all M.B.A.C. functions.
    4. To remain in good standing an associate member can not miss more than two consecutive meetings of their committee.
    5. Must attend 9 out of 12 company meetings.
    6. Associate members are allowed one vote in election and general business providing they have attended 9 of 12 company meetings.
  4. No experience is required in order to join.
    Applicants DO NOT have to live in Mastic Beach.

    To access the on-line application for membership click here. [4]

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Source URL: http://www.masticbeachambulance.com/node/1

Links:
[1] http://www.masticbeachambulance.com/node/92
[2] http://www.masticbeachambulance.com/glossary/3
[3] http://www.masticbeachambulance.com/glossary/3
[4] http://www.masticbeachambulance.com/%3Fq%3Dsystem/files/mbvac_application_0.pdf
[5] http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html