The Galax Volunteer Fire Department has Firefighter four (4) firefighter positions available. GFD is a 100% Volunteer department in Southwest Virginia. We offer fire suppression, vehicle extrication, wildland, swiftwater rescue, and technical rescue services to the City of Galax and portions of Carroll and Grayson Counties in our first due. Our coverage area is approximately 100 square miles. We are second due for neighboring departments in Virginia as well as northern North Carolina. We operate out of one station with 13 pieces of apparatus. Currently we have 46 Volunteers, 13 Explorers, and an active Ladies Auxillary. All training, gear, and uniforms are provided by the fire department for all Volunteers. | Requirements: The requirements to join the Galax Volunteer Fire Department are: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have graduated high school or received their GED. Applicants must have a valid drivers license with a good driving record. Applicants must live within one mile of the City limits. Applicants must agree to a background check. Those with felony records are ineligible. Once accepted, applicants will be on probation for a period of three years. They must obtain Firefighter 1, Hazmat Operations, and Firefighter II within their probationary period. Interested parties will need to obtain an application from Captain Mike Ayers, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for the Galax Volunteer Fire Department. The application is to be filled out and returned to Chief David Hankley who will then turn the application over to the Membership Committee to conduct background checks and interviews. | Categories: Firefighter

We are always interested in new members who would like to become certified firefighters and EMTs. All training is free for members! | Requirements: At least 19 years of age, no felony convictions, and good moral character. No previous experience necessary. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter, Fundraising

This will be an entry level position within our department. Responsibilities are to obtain the training needed to respond to emergencies within the fire district. This training can be obtained through in house trainings, meetings, NC community college system, or on the job training. This position is allowed to respond to emergencies within our district. | Requirements: There are no entry requirements for new members. | Categories: Firefighter

This will be an entry level position within our department. Responsibilities are to obtain the training needed to respond to emergencies within the fire district. This training can be obtained through in house trainings, meetings, NC community college system, or on the job training. This position is allowed to respond to emergencies within our district. | Requirements: There are no entry requirements for new members. | Categories: Firefighter

Entry level position into the volunteer fire service, the position consists of responding to emergency calls, attending training, and assisting with public education programs. | Requirements: Training is provided by both the department and the local community college. Meeting / training occurs on the second and fourth Mondays each month. Each member conducts a weekend fire duty every six weeks, consisting of station, apparatus, and equipment maintenance. | Categories: Firefighter