Training Required

The Basic Training Required to Become a Responding Member

Training is provided free of charge to current fire company members in good standing by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI). In addition, while always striving to remain a leader in training, the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company provides many additional training opportunities to its members and members of other companies within Anne Arundel County.

To become an active riding Firefighter or EMT, the following requirements apply:

Firefighter

  • Firefighter I (108 hours)
  • HazMat Operations (36 hours)
  • CPR/AED
  • NIMS ICS 100, 200, & 700
  • Bloodbourne Pathogens
  • Physical & Background Check
  • Fit Test

Ambulance Technician

  • Emergency Medical Technician (165 hours)
  • HazMat Awareness (6 hours)
  • CPR/AED
  • NIMS ICS 100, 200, & 700
  • Bloodbourne Pathogens
  • Physical & Background Check

Most training is conducted by the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) at the Anne Arundel County Fire Department Training Academy in Millersville, but OVFC members are eligible to enroll in any MFRI class statewide. A statewide schedule of upcoming training can be found here.

Get Started on Your Training Today!

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