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The fire and rescue service is one of the most diverse and challenging vocations today, attracting those dedicated to helping their communities in meaningful ways. We have two types of volunteer roles at our department: operational and administrative.

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Operational duties include providing fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to our community. Once completing training, volunteers can serve as emergency medical technicians, firefighters, paramedics, ambulance and fire engine drivers/operators, and officers.

 

Administrative volunteers tackle everything from fundraising and facilities maintenance to community outreach and recruiting. 

 

Experience is not required for any position but it is a great opportunity to bring your other life experiences or professional expertise to the fire department - or to try something entirely new!

LEARN MORE by clicking on the POSITION TITLES below​​​​​​

Fairfax County EMTs undergo a rigorous classroom-based program that readies them for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam. Upon successful completion of the County course and national certification, they can begin riding on departmental apparatus, providing emergency medical care to the community.

Volunteer firefighters face a grueling but highly rewarding Academy program that teaches the basics of firefighting and exceeds the standards for the National Fire Prevention Association’s Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Additionally, all Fairfax County firefighters are required to be firefighter/EMTs, exposing them to the same training as EMS-only personnel. Once they have completed their initial training, volunteers can move on to become paramedics, engine drivers, unit officers, instructors, swift water rescue technicians, technical rescue technicians, and command officers.

Administrative volunteers fulfill a great many roles in our department, bringing their valuable and diverse life and professional experience to the needs of our membership, facilities, and community. The various areas in which administrative volunteers can be involved include accounting/finance, fundraising, building and grounds maintenance, community events, food service, social hall and kitchen rental, human resources and recruiting, information technology, and social media communications.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

BENEFITS

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  • The satisfaction of knowing that you have donated your time and efforts to helping your community

  • Diverse experience that will help you excel in any life endeavor

  • Critical thinking and leadership skills

  • Personal property tax exemption for one vehicle within Fairfax County​​

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Operational volunteers are entitled to the following:

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  • Official uniforms

  • Duty boots allowance

  • County recreation center access

  • Comprehensive County physical examinations

COMMITMENT

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  • Attend monthly membership meetings (second Monday of the month)

  • Participate in the annual October Open House event

  • Attend assigned bingo shifts on Wednesday or Saturday nights (16 shifts per year)

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Operational Volunteers are expected to achieve the following in addition to the above:

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  • Volunteer at least 20 hours per month/240 hours per year, including completion of mandatory refresher/re-certification training. (This does not include the intensive training for EMT-B and fire fighter certification.)

  • Attend training and drills as needed on nights and weekends at the station or at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy

ARE YOU READY?

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