Powhatan County Fire & Rescue is looking for dedicated personnel to assist the community by becoming Volunteer Firefighters and EMT’s. Volunteers responds to emergency situations and perform fire suppression and/or emergency medical activities as needed. You participate as a team member; performing work which can include strenuous physical activity, heavy lifting, working from ladders, and wearing self- contained breathing apparatus. Volunteers operate diverse equipment such as hoses, self-contained breathing apparatus, a variety of hand tools and power equipment, saws, ladders, fire extinguishers, ventilation equipment, radios, rescue and extrication equipment, and work with specialized medical equipment such a defibrillators and Advanced Life Support medications. | Requirements: Ages 12-16 Junior Emergency Technician (JET), 16-18 Active Junior member, 18+ senior member. Must complete criminal history check per Virginia Code §32.1-111.5. While each volunteer station handles duty requirements differently, expect to devote a minimum of 20 hours per month to staffing/training, plus on-call home response when needed. Certification as Emergency Medical Technician or NFPA Fire fighter Level I, within first year of membership. (training provided) | Categories: EMT, Firefighter, Department Support

Holly Grove Fire is looking for volunteers to become firefighters. Not 18 yet, no problem you can join as a junior and learn while in school. Firefighting not your thing? That's ok volunteers can assist with support roles such as fundraising and events. | Requirements: Pass a background check, we will provide the training. | Categories: Department Support, Junior Members, Firefighter