Application Process
The City of Virginia Beach Department of EMS processes all applications, background and requirement checks on behalf of the Rescue Squad.
- Review Membership Requirements
- Before completing an application, please review the Requirements & Expectations page. These are legal and policy mandates which form the first step in the screening process.
- Application
- To apply, simply click the Join Now link and submit your application.
- We will contact you after reviewing your initial application to schedule a meeting with one of our recruiters. You should hear from us via email along with the Virginia Beach Department of EMS membership coordinators.
- To apply, simply click the Join Now link and submit your application.
- Contact from Department of EMS
- Within two (2) business days, a VBEMS membership coordinator will contact you regarding your next steps in the application process and provide specific instructions on joining as a volunteer member.
- This will include submitting additional forms and how to complete a health screening. The membership coordinator will also advise you on completing initial online training.
- Within two (2) business days, a VBEMS membership coordinator will contact you regarding your next steps in the application process and provide specific instructions on joining as a volunteer member.
- Approval by the Department of EMS
- Since the Department of EMS has centralized all applications and background checks, they will notify you and our Organization of the results of your application.
- Recruit Status
- Approved applicants will be notified via email. Once approved, a membership coordinator will contact each recruit to review pending items and to start getting involved.
- Recruits will be transitioned back to Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad shortly after being approved.
- Approved applicants will be notified via email. Once approved, a membership coordinator will contact each recruit to review pending items and to start getting involved.