How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Powhatan County Fire and Rescue Department Volunteer. You are beginning an incredible path of exciting and fulfilling community service. Along with personal satisfaction, other benefits of volunteering include:
- Potential college transfer credits towards a degree
- Free annual health physical
- Initial Training and equipment provided free of charge
- Leadership training
- Potential career path
- Incentives offered at year’s end for “Active Members” (may include financial and equipment)
Types of Jobs We Offer:
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Firefighter:
![Emergency medical technician program](https://volunteerpodev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Rescue-Squad-0103-1.jpg)
Emergency Medical Technician:
![Auxiliary](https://volunteerpodev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/auxilliary_apply.jpg)
Auxiliary Members:
What to Expect in Your First Year:
Station Training in Firefighting and/or Emergency Medical Technician
Hazardous Materials Response training
Emergency Vehicle Operations
National Incident Management Systems training (on-line)
CPR training
Participation in monthly station duty hours (Company specific) and company meetings
Participation in training drills; community events and stand-bys for large events
![Powhatan Volunteer firefighter application](https://volunteerpodev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/whattoexpect_apply.jpg)
While your application is being processed
…you can start your training today!! Just follow these directions and links to begin you journey into public safety!
Step One:
Create a FEMA Student ID (FEMA SID)
Step two:
Begin your training