Benefits

– Free fire and rescue training classes provided at no charge

– L.O.S.A.P. – Length of Service Award Program

For every year you are a member, you will receive $10 per month when you reach retirement age. For example, if you are a member for 20 years, you will get $200 a month after you reach age 60. It is vested 50% after 5 years and 100% after 10 years.

– Station Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment provided

– Personal Property Tax

If the title is in your name, you can choose one vehicle to be tax-free in Prince William County, Manassas City of Manassas Park. You will also receive a free county sticker if you live in Prince William County.

– Chance to develop valuable life & job skills

– Chance to meet new people

– Make a difference in your community

Qualifications

The department’s focus is providing fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to the community at large. The time commitment is considerable, but so is the satisfaction you’ll receive!

Any person 18 years or older in good health

Some departments accept Junior members, ages 16 and 17, please contact your department of interest to learn more.

A candidate must be free from:

excessive use of alcohol
use of drugs other than for treatment as prescribed by a licensed doctor of medicine
dishonorable discharge from any police department, fire department or any armed forces.

Present a copy of your driving record with your application

Successfully pass a criminal background check

Have a medical physical complete by an authorized station physician and pass a drug screening test during the first 6 months of membership.

Types of Members

We are looking for members to serve in a variety of ways. If you want to help and are interested in joining us, we are interested in you! Please read about our different types of membership below.

Operational Members

The department’s focus is providing fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to the community at large. Our Operational Members are on the front line providing these services as Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. The time commitment is considerable, but so is the satisfaction you’ll receive!

Administrative/Auxiliary Members

So you want to help us out and be involved but are not interested in serving as an EMT or Firefighter? We are in need of Administrative Members with experience in, or a desire to help with:

Fund Raising Activities
Office Skills
Recruitment Activities
Organizational Skills
“What Would You Like to Do?” Skills

Junior Members

If you are still in High School, but are at least 16 years old and would like to learn about Fire and EMS services, then a Junior Program may be what you’re looking for.

Program for 16-18 year old students
Requires parental consent
Requires minimum “C” average in school
There are some restrictions including not being able to drive any apparatus or stay overnight on school nights

Not all stations have junior membership available, please contact your local station to see if they offer this type of membership.

Membership