Follow in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Volunteering as a Firefighter, EMT, or Administrative member of the Bailey's Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department can be very rewarding. Knowing that you've made a difference in the lives of the people you've helped, or knowing that you do administrative work which allows others to provide assistance at emergencies is an excellent feeling

Membership Roles

Operational: These members provide service at the scene of an emergency

Dual: These members provide both fire suppression and Emergency Medical Services, and ride on all vehicles.

EMS-Only: These members provide Emergency Medical Service (EMS) by riding on Ambulances and Medic units.

Administrative: These members work behind the scenes to make it all happen. Roles include President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications Equipment manager, Quartermaster, Public Relations, Fund-Raising and others

Why Volunteer??

The Baileys Crossroads Fire Department building and fire / EMS apparatus are owned by the department and paid for by tax-free donations from the community. The direct result of the time volunteer firefighters put in every year, combined with the purchase of apparatus and ownership of facilities saves the county millions of dollars a year in operating costs.

Administrative and Operational Volunteers who participate at least 240 hours in one calendar year are exempted from the County Tax on a vehicle that they use for traveling to and from the station for the following year.

Operational Volunteers are entitled to free visits to Fairfax County Recreation Centers.

So you want to be a Member?

Requirements

Age: Must be at least 18

Physical Fitness: Operational Members should be in good physical condition and will need to pass a complete physical.

Residency: You should expect to stay in the area for at least three years

For detailed information on the Operational Training Process click here