Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc.

“There are three different types of membership within rvrs: an active member consists of an individual who is 18 years or older, and is no longer in high school. Active members must run at least 24 hours of duty per month. These members usually have a set duty day/night. An associate member consists of an individual who is 18 years or older, and is no longer in high school. Associate members do not have a set duty day/night and are available to fill-in for active members when an additional crew member is needed. A junior member consists of an individual who is between the ages of 16 and 18 years and/or is still in high school. These members can choose to have a set duty night, but are not permitted to run past 10:00 pm. Once a junior member finishes high school and becomes the legal age, they may advance their membership status to either active or associate.”

“Elections for officers are open to nominations by the membership. All active members, as defined above, are eligible to vote for officers. Members of the board of directors are elected by the majority of the members of the organization.”

“A completed copy of the form 990 is provided to the board for review and comment prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest is monitored and enforced by the president along with the board of directors.”

“All governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon written request to the organization.”

“The squad's purpose is to operate a volunteer organization to give immediate and emergency first-aid and transportation to the closest medical aid, when required, and to foster and develop the highest class of rescue squad services recognized by the county, state and national accrediting agencies, and to maintain and improve these standards at all times. The area served by the squad is primarily st. Mary's county, maryland, and other areas as directed by the st. Mary's county fire board.”

“Audit not completed yet for fye 6/30/15”