Pre-Qualified Junior Member FF/EMT Volunteer

Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department • Ashburn, VA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) Junior Member Program is a highly competitive leadership and training program for motivated students ages 16 and 17 who are interested in serving their community through fire and emergency medical services. Junior Members train alongside experienced firefighters and EMTs, develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, participate in emergency response under direct supervision, and are expected to successfully complete either the Loudoun County Firefighter or EMT certification program before turning 18. The program emphasizes responsibility, integrity, academic success, physical fitness, and a commitment to public service. Because only a limited number of positions are available each year, applicants should carefully review the following information with their parent/guardian before applying.

Requirements

• Be 16 years of age or older.
• Expected to have their driver’s license by the time they turn 17 years old.
• Reside in Loudoun County, Virginia.
• Attend a Volunteer Interest Meeting with a parent or legal guardian before the application will be processed.
• Submit a complete application and provide all required supporting documentation within 30 days of submitting the application.
• Completed Junior Member Application
• Answer essay questions describing why they want to join AVFRD, what they hope to gain, what they hope to contribute, and their future educational and career goals
• Most recent report card
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a current teacher)
• Parent/Guardian and candidate complete and return the following forms, which are distributed at the Volunteer Interest Meeting: Loudoun County Parent/Guardian Consent Form, Volunteer Recruit School Waiver, Castlebranch Minor Consent Form, QM Gear Return Policy

Nice To Haves

• Pre-qualified candidates

Responsibilities

• Train alongside experienced firefighters and EMTs.
• Develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Participate in emergency response under direct supervision.
• Successfully complete either the Loudoun County Firefighter or EMT certification program before turning 18.
• Demonstrate maturity and professionalism.
• Follow department policies and the chain of command.
• Work safely and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Treat fellow members, career staff, and the public with respect.
• Actively participate in training and department activities.
• Demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and sincerity.
• Complete NFPA Physical, SCBA Fit Test, Loudoun County Volunteer Orientation, American Heart Association BLS CPR, FEMA IS-100, FEMA IS-200, FEMA IS-700, FEMA IS-800, HIPAA Training, Harassment Prevention Training, and Junior Member Training within 120 days of acceptance.
• Successfully complete either the County Firefighter or EMT program before turning 18.
• Obtain a driver's license by their 17th birthday.
• Serve at least four (4) hours each week on the same regularly scheduled duty shift.
• Serve four (4) hours every fifth Saturday.
• Arrive no later than 17:45 hours before the start of their duty shift.
• Ride one EMS shift each month.
• Ride one suppression (fire) shift each month.
• Maintain at least a "C" average.
• Not fail any classes.
• Submit a copy of each report card within one week of receiving it.

Benefits

• Reimbursement for two (2) pairs of dark navy blue “dickie” or basic BDU work pants ($100 total).
• Reimbursement for composite/steel-toes black shoes/boots ($150).
• Issued all other required department uniforms and protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed