As the year comes to a close, we would like to thank everyone for the continued support you have shown Marlinton Fire & Rescue, whether it be in the form of a donation, volunteering your time, or just a “thank you”, we truly appreciate you.
We ask that everyone please enjoy the holiday season in a safe manner. Please be careful while driving, putting up holiday lights and decorations or just celebrating the season.
Merry Christmas and a safe Happy New Year!
The EMT-Basic class will be taught again this fall in Pocahontas County. This is the minimum training required to work as an attendant on the ambulance. Class will start August 23rd at NRAO in Green Bank. If you are interested in taking the class contact Janet Ghigo at 304-456-4893 or email janetgo@frontiernet.net
Marlinton Rescue Squad will reimburse members who complete the class and take the certification exam. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with Marlinton Rescue contact Capt. Shawn Dunbrack at 304-799-6973 or email sdunbrack@marlintonrescue.com
Marlinton Rescue Squad is available to provide stand-by crews at your event. We need at last one full week’s notice prior to the event to schedule the staff and ambulance for coverage. We can provide you with several types of coverage: 1) An EMT with first aid bag on site. 2) Fully staffed ambulance on site, ambulance will leave to cover 911 calls, or 3) Fully staffed ambulance on site, ambulance assigned to event and will NOT leave to cover 911 calls. Please let us know your needs when contacting us to schedule EMS coverage. If you are not sure, our staff will assist you with what would work best. Please remember that all of our members are 100% volunteer and are not paid to be at your event or go on 911 calls. While we do not typically charge for stand-by coverage, any donation is appreciated. There can be several expenses for the squad to cover these types of events.
If you would like to schedule an EMS crew please call Capt. Shawn Dunbrack at 304-799-6973 or email sdunbrack@marlintonrescue.com
You may also contact 1st. Lt. Jennifer Miller at 304-799-4371 or email jennifermmiller@hotmail.com
Marlinton Rescue is always accepting new members. If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity we will provide the training and uniforms if you are willing to devote some time and energy to our organization. As a new EMS volunteer you would be expected to attend our bi-weekly meetings and training sessions and respond to as many EMS calls as possible. New EMS volunteers start out riding along as observers and are trained to assist with patient care, emergency vehicle driving and administrative functions.
If you are looking for an adrenaline rush give EMS a try. Download an application from our Downloads page and return it to our station in person or via fax or email. All new volunteers must undergo a complete criminal background check, fingerprinting, and drug and alcohol screening. We prefer that our volunteers live within 6 miles of Marlinton, but if you work or are in town often we do consider other applicants. We do have a junior membership program for high school students ages 15 – 18.
Volunteers with Marlinton Rescue Squad will soon be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing. The members of the Squad established the policy ourselves in an effort to show our commitment to a drug free community.
As EMS workers we are placed in a position of trust on a daily basis. We felt that is it important for us to prove to our patients and their families that our volunteers are committed to a drug-free lifestyle. All EMS workers in West Virginia are currently required to have a criminal background check before being certified as an EMS provider. We wanted to take that one step farther and show that our volunteers are also drug and alcohol free.
Marlinton Rescue Squad has contracted with Joe Boggs & Associates to administer our substance abuse policy. The Charleston firm will randomly select members to be tested. Any volunteer who tests positive will be immediately terminated.
New applicants for membership with the Squad will also be required to submit a drug and alcohol test prior to being granted membership with the squad.