Volunteer with Us!
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 (firefighters/EMT/Paramedic) as well as non-operational personnel for administrative, office management, and community education initiatives.
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Minimum Position Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Successfully complete the application process to include:
- A criminal history record check, including fingerprinting
- Driving record check
- Online training courses
- CPR certification
- Complete a minimum of 24 hours of service each month including training and staffing of the station
- Enroll in the first available certification class including:
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC),
- Volunteer Fire Academy
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Maintain the personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by SCFR
- Complete the annual physical scheduled and paid for by SCFR
Questions regarding the Volunteer Application process can be directed to Fire and Rescue Headquarters at 540-658-7200 or by emailing us.
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! Access a full job description.
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! Access a full EMT job description
Chaplain Corps
The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Chaplain Corps is comprised of chaplains of various faiths that provide emotional and spiritual support to our first responders and the community.
Their duties include:
- Providing victim assistance on the scene of large incidents or where requested by the Incident Commander.
- Comforting and counseling those in need
- Notifications to family members or to the spiritual leaders of victims
- Pray at fire – rescue sponsored events.
Other Stafford County Volunteer Departments
| Volunteer Fire Department | Logo/Link |
|---|---|
| Co. 1 - Falmouth Volunteer Fire Department |  |
| Co. 2 - Stafford Volunteer Fire Department |  |
| Co. 3 - Widewater Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department |  |
| Co. 4 - Mountain View Volunteer Fire Department |  |
| Co. 4 - Mountain View Volunteer Rescue Department |  |
| Co. 5 - Brooke Volunteer Fire Department |  |
| Co. 6 - Hartwood Volunteer Fire Department |  |
| Co. 7 - White Oak Volunteer Fire Department |  |
| Co. 8 - Rock Hill Volunteer Rescue Department |  |
| Co. 9 - Aquia Harbor Volunteer Rescue Department |  |