Are you ready to be part one of the busiest firehouses in the area, with the opportunity to respond to thousands of calls annually?
Gain a career’s worth of experience in just a few years — major fires, challenging rescues and more. Our call area is diverse, ranging from bedroom communities to major office parks, high-speed Interstates to small town main streets.
As a Live-In member, you’ll receive a free private room and a free meal every day in return for serving multiple duty shifts each week.
College students from the area and throughout the country have taken advantage of the Burtonsville VFD’s live-in program. We are conveniently located to:
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University of Maryland – 8 miles
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Howard Community College – 12 miles
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Catholic University – 13 miles
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Howard University – 14 miles
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Montgomery College – 17 miles
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Bowie State University – 15 miles
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University of the District of Columbia – 15 miles
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University of Maryland Baltimore County – 21 miles
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Anne Arundel Community College – 20 miles
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Prince George’s Community College – 21 miles
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George Washington University – 29 miles
Have a full time job? Not a problem, Live-In Membership can work for you too! We are convenient to a number of major highways (29, 198, 95, 200) with easy access to the Ride On and Flash buses.
