Your responsibilities as a volunteer include adhering to standard operating procedures, participating in training, and maintaining professionalism.

In order to qualify to become a volunteer, you must be at least 16 years of age and complete a criminal background check.

• Administration
• Bookkeeping
• Computer Support
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Firefighters
• Financial Management
• Fundraising
• Grant Writers
• Pageantry
• Public Education
• Training
• Vehicle & Building Maintenance

• Accident & Injury Coverage
• Amusement Park Tickets
• Apple Credit Union
• Columbia Southern University
• Fitness Equipment Offered through the Public Safety Building to all volunteers.
• Length of Service Program Maximum monthly benefit of $300.
• Life Insurance
• Personal Property Tax Reduction
• Photo Identification Card
• Protective Equipment
• Service Award Program
• Stress Support
• Training
• Vaccinations
• Vehicle Registration fee
• License Plate
• Vendor Discount Program
• Volunteer Appreciation Program
• Willing Service

No, you do not need to live in the County to volunteer.

At this time, no direct compensation or pay is received by volunteer members. However, our community is very supportive and appreciative of the services that volunteers provide and offer many benefits to express their gratitude. Please see our benefits chart for more information

Frederick County and all volunteer companies provide insurance coverage for volunteer members.

All necessary protective clothing is provided by the volunteer companies at no cost to the volunteer.

Most volunteer companies set up schedules based on your availability. Volunteer members can spend anywhere from ten to sixty hours per month depending on their level of participation within the Companies.

Virginia has agreements for reciprocity with several states for the acceptance of both Fire and EMS certifications.

Classes are sponsored by the Fire and Rescue Department, as well as by the local fire and rescue departments. Classes are also held by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, the Virginia Office of EMS, and various additional local resources. In addition, Lord Fairfax Community College provides EMT-Enhanced and EMT-Intermediate programs.

To join, one must be at least sixteen years of age. In addition, a Fire & Rescue Explorer Post is in the development stage and will allow for participation by those at least fourteen years of age. There is no maximum age limit.

Some people have no desire to fire structural fires, administer first aid to the sick or rescue accident victims. Some may have the desire, but might not be able to devote the time to training. There are many other positions within the fire and rescue system, which are administrative duties, bookkeeping, computer support, financial management, fundraising, grant writing, pageantry, public education, training, and vehicle and building maintenance and repairs. These opportunities may be seasonal or involve a regular time commitment. Regardless of your skill set, positions are available for you through the fire and rescue department.

The majority of responders within the Frederick County area are volunteers. The eleven volunteer fire and rescue stations own and operate their own equipment. Career staffing is provided to supplement the volunteer force.