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Interested In Serving Your Community?
***Volunteer Membership Application***
Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter or Emergency Medical Technician requires significant commitment, but comes with great reward. The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department is a combination department with a need for both dedicated operational volunteers (fire fighters/EMT/Paramedic) as well as non-operational personnel for administrative, office management, and community education initiatives.
Position Requirements (minimum)
1. Be at least 18 years of age (16 years of age for junior members).
2. Successfully complete the application process to include:
a. An interview with respective Volunteer Company Chief/President
b. A background check
c. A criminal history record check, including fingerprinting*
d. A drug screen test
e. A physical exam by a Department- provided physician
f. Possession of a valid Virginia Drivers License and excellent driving record
g. Obtaining certificates for completion of the identified (on-line) ICS Modules
*Upon completion of the required forms and training, contact Fire and Rescue Headquarters to schedule an appointment.
Questions regarding the Volunteer Application process can be directed to Fire and Rescue Headquarters at 540-658-7200 or by emailing us at info@staffordfirerescue.com
Volunteer Firefighter
Most Volunteer Firefighters seek valuable experience in their pursuit of a career in the fire service, and many join to fulfill a need to actively participate in their local communities. Regardless of your reasons, being a member in the fire service is one of the most honored and respected positions in the community!
Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician
Most Volunteer EMT’s seek to serve their communities as emergency responders and require more flexibility to meet work/life balance needs. Some use this opportunity as a stepping stone to pursue a career in nursing, medicine or the fire service. Regardless of your reasons, being a volunteer is one of the most honored and respected positions in the community!
Volunteer Photographer Program
The Volunteer Photographer Program utilizes authorized photographers from the community who assist the Department in documenting major incidents and minor events, which are utilized for everything from community brochures to training and education programs. For more information on the program, or to learn how to apply to become a volunteer photographer, please contact Lt. Mark Stone at 540/ 658-7200.
Fire Corps Program
What is Fire Corps?
Fire Corps is an integral part of Citizen Corps, the Department of Homeland Security’s grass-roots movement that actively involves everyone in making our communities and our nation safer, stronger, and better prepared. Fire Corps is the key component of Citizen Corps that supports and supplements resource constrained fire and EMS departments through the use of citizen advocates for non-operational activities. Fire Corps is coordinated nationally through a collaborative partnership of the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer Combination Officers Section, the International Association of Fire Fighters, the National Volunteer Fire Council, and the U.S. Fire Administration.
To qualify for the Fire Corps, volunteers must be available to serve for at least one calendar year and to work at least eight hours a month. They must pass a criminal background check, have a current driver’s license and be able to perform light physical duties as needed.
The Fire Corps program with Stafford County is administered through the Citizens Assistance and Volunteer Services office and coordinated through the Community Risk Reduction Branch of the Fire and Rescue Department.
Additional information regarding the national Fire Corps program can be found at www.firecorps.org.
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