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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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Fairfax County EMT students undergo a Virginia EMT-B (Basic) certification course that meets national standards laid out by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The course provides the knowledge and skills needed to provide basic life support (BLS) care and to function independently in a medical emergency. Among other things, students learn how to assess and stabilize patients, take vital signs, deliver babies, coordinate care with paramedics and local hospitals, and treat traumatic injuries or life-threatening medical emergencies in a pre-hospital setting. 

 

Students are also readied for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam. Upon successful completion of the County course and national certification, students can begin riding on departmental apparatus, providing emergency medical care to the community, and possibly advance to higher levels of responsibility such as becoming an ambulance driver, unit officer, or paramedic.

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EMTs may pursue firefighter training if they wish, but it is not a requirement of operational duty.

 

  • Duration: 3-4 months (120 hours of total instruction)

  • Location: The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy (4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030)

  • Class dates: Typically Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sundays

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All training is provided; no experience is required.

 

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Once trained, EMTs must be on operational duty a minimum of 20 hours per month, attend monthly membership meetings and training drills, and work their assigned bingo or kitchen shifts.

ELIGIBILITY

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  • 18 years of age or older

  • U.S. citizen or current legal resident with at least 24 months of U.S. residency

  • Possess a valid driver's license

  • Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate

  • Successfully pass a background investigation

  • Successfully pass a physical examination

 

Note: Illegal drug usage and/or two or more moving traffic violations during the previous twelve months disqualifies candidates.

PROCESS

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  1. ​Click "Apply Now" below and submit your contact information. A member of our recruiting team will reach out to discuss your interests and the opportunities for volunteering.

  2. Attend a prospective member meeting to tour the fire station and learn more about our activities

  3. Submit an application for membership

  4. Participate in an interview

  5. Undergo a County background check. Once complete, the DLVFRD Board of Trustees will review your full application and decide whether to extend membership.

For questions about the volunteering commitment, eligibility, or application process, email hr@dlvfrd.org.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

BENEFITS

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  • The satisfaction of knowing that you have donated your time and efforts to helping your community

  • Diverse experience that will help you excel in any life endeavor

  • Critical thinking and leadership skills

  • Personal property tax exemption for one vehicle within Fairfax County​​

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Operational volunteers are entitled to the following:

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  • Official uniforms

  • Duty boots allowance

  • County recreation center access

  • Comprehensive County physical examinations

COMMITMENT

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  • Attend monthly membership meetings (second Monday of the month)

  • Participate in the annual October Open House event

  • Attend assigned bingo shifts on Wednesday or Saturday nights (16 shifts per year)

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Operational Volunteers are expected to achieve the following in addition to the above:

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  • Volunteer at least 20 hours per month/240 hours per year, including completion of mandatory refresher/re-certification training. (This does not include the intensive training for EMT-B and fire fighter certification.)

  • Attend training and drills as needed on nights and weekends at the station or at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy

ARE YOU READY?

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