Active Riding members are members who want to actively respond to calls. These members are the backbone of our field operations. In order to maintain active riding status, the following are what SWEMS expects:

• Complete all training requirements in a timely manner

• Schedule yourself for at least 18 hours per month

• Respond to dispatched calls if in the area and we do not have a scheduled crew on duty -or- if there is a second simultaneous call

• Behave in a professional manner when interacting with other members, patients, and the public

• Maintain a clean appearance when on duty or on a call

Active Staff Members are members who do not want to participate in field operations, but who wish to assist with day to day agency operations. Staff members may not be line officers, but they shall be allowed to be Board members and can serve on committees and vote on general membership matters. 

Staff members are expected to attend a majority of meetings and special events throughout the year and assist the agency in administrative or fundraising activities. 

Junior Members are the future of our agency and EMS as a whole. These are members under 18 years old who want to learn about EMS while also helping our community. 

Any youth can join at 14 years of age with parental consent. At 16 years old, Juniors may be cleared to ride on the ambulance as an assistant. At 17 years old, a Junior member can take their EMT exam and become certified as an EMT. 

Upon being voted in, a new member has a six month probationary period. During this time, it is expected that a probationary member will attempt to complete any required training and learn more about our agency operations. Probationary members may not vote on items brought to the membership. 

After 6 months, if no active members object, a probationary member is automatically granted full active status.