Become a

Volunteer

Doctors, Lawyers, CFOs…
We all answer the call .

Who is a DCVFD MEMBER?

Who is a DCVFD MEMBER?

Who is a DCVFD MEMBER?

Who is a DCVFD MEMBER?

Who is a DCVFD MEMBER?

Committed to Serve
Each member serves over 800 hours a year in support of operations, training, and administrative duties.
Always Professional
Our mission requires that every person operate at their best – before, and after the tones drop. We expect professionalism from ourselves, and everyone who supports the shared mission.
Never Satisfied
Innovation, training, and excellence is our way of life. We never stop trying to improve ourselves, and our community.

More than the Member

The time commitment required to serve is not small. Our members have several requirements for initial and ongoing training, staffing operationally, and supporting administrative functions of the Department.

The members behind the scenes – our families – also serve every time we leave for duty, class, or to attend a meeting. We are proud of their commitment and could never function without it.

"Weeknights, Weekends, & Holidays"

Our department operates on a reverse-rotational schedule one night a week (6p-6a) along with every fifth weekend (45 hour shift). Each member is assigned to a battalion. Each battalion is on-duty for an average of 108 hours a month.

The week that you have Monday duty, you will have the following weekend as well.

This kind of schedule will be confusing at first, it was for all of us. If you have any questions about the duty schedule please let us know during your application process.

STEP 1:
Submit Application

Our Membership team will review the application and run standard background and driver record checks.
They’ll be reviewed then we’ll reach out to schedule an interview with you.

STEP 2:
Interview
This is an informal conversation about who you are, why you want to volunteer, and to review the requirements of being a member. If we both agree it’s a fit – on to processing!
STEP 3:
Assignment & Ride Alongs

At this stage, we get you assigned to a Battalion (shift) and crew.
We’ll provide you the contact information for the Officer and the next duty night. You’ll show up, meet the crew you’ll be assigned to, and see the station and units we operate there.

STEP 4:
VA OEMS Affiliation & FRS Physical

You’ll need to register with the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) so we can submit your fingerprints for processing.
You’ll also need to schedule and complete our initial physical with INOVA.

STEP 5:
BOD Vote & Formal Membership
When you complete the above – your name is presented to the DCVFD Board of Directors for acceptance. Once you’re voted in as a formal member, we issue you uniforms and equipment and get you started on the path to becoming a Firefighter or EMT!
Application
Processing
Membership

Are you ready to serve?

We are your neighbors, co-workers, and fellow citizens dedicating thousands of hours
per year in support of the greater good.