I have a DUI in my record and my license is suspended, Could I join the Fire Department in Ellicott City MD as a volunteer. The State runs a background check . I called the Dept and the dont seem to know until I summit my application....
2007-07-06 10:45:05 · 2 answers · asked by salseritoerick 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
probably not as long as the dui is the only thing on your record. Of course you won't be able to drive the truck.
2007-07-06 10:51:34 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's two major reasons, one is time to commit to training and service the other is you gotta have a willingness to want to help others. I live in city where the coverage is paid, so I choose to run with a company in a neighboring municipality. They had to change the bylaws so that I could but they needed the help big time so they did. The training is hard, long, and very time consuming. I do it though because I like to help people and I get a feeling of satisfaction when I see what good has come from my help. That's why I drive a wheelchair van for a living. The time factor is the biggest reason why most don't do it. My original reason for running was when I was 17 I came across a vehicle accident with massive entrapment and had no training to help the guy, not even first aid. It took me until age 20 until I was able to find the information I needed to know to join. I have to ask are you in an area with a need for service and if so do you run?
2016-05-20 00:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋