JOIN
The Fire and Rescue service is one of the most diverse and challenging vocations today which is why it attracts so many men and women who embrace challenge and diversity to join. We have two types of volunteers at our department, Operational and Administrative.
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 driver/operators, and officers.
If operational duties are not for you, there are administrative positions too. From fundraising to building maintenance, community outreach to recruiting, there are plenty of options to help. Experience is not required for any position.
OPEN VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Operational
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Administrative
Accounting and Finance
Building Maintenance
Community Events
Food Service
Fundraising
Ground Maintenance
Hall and Kitchen Rental
Human Resources
Information Technology
Recruiting
Social Media Communications
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
BENEFITS
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The satisfaction of knowing that you have donated your time and efforts to being a part of your community
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The experience to help you excel in any endeavor in your life
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Critical thinking and leadership skills
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Personal property tax exemption for one vehicle within Fairfax County
Operational volunteers are entitled to the following:
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Official uniforms
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Duty boots allowance
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Recreation Center accesses
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Comprehensive physical examinations
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In-Station lockers
COMMITMENT
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Attend monthly membership meetings in-station the second Monday of the month
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Attend our annual Open House event in October
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Attend assigned bingo shifts on Wednesday or Saturday nights (16 per year)
Operational Volunteers are expected to 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)
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Attend training and drills as needed on nights and weekends in-station or at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy