Today, the Fairfax County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, through it's member departments, works in partnership with the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department. While some volunteer stations own and maintain their station, as well as owning the equipment, Fairfax County provides 24-hour staffing with paid firefighters and paramedics on three shifts.

Volunteers work hand in hand with these professionals, providing supplemental staffing on the career staffed fire engines, fire trucks, rescue squads, paramedic units and ambulances, as well as additional units such as fire engines, paramedic units, ambulances and canteens. Volunteers also provide resources for large community events like Celebrate Fairfax.

Each department works closely with the other volunteer fire departments in Fairfax County, pooling resources to provide the best possible service to the community.

We are always looking for new volunteers, both operational and administrative. If you are interested in joining, please click here to view our recruitment section.