College students from the area and throughout the country have taken advantage of the Burtonsville VFD’s live-in program that offers free accommodations and one meal a day in return for serving additional duty nights each week.
You’ll 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 street.
Live-in positions are also available for experienced members who have full-time jobs.