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Thanks for reaching out to the Abingdon Volunteer Fire & Rescue

Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue offers several membership categories. To learn more about becoming part of our organization and serving your community, please fill out the membership interest form. You can also contact us at 804-642-2360 or this address: [email protected].

Membership Opportunites

Firefighter
EMT
Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT)
Junior Program (16 - 18 years old)

Join the Company

Start the process by filling out the form below. Note that there is a 30-day "Save and Continue" button at the bottom of this form if you need it. If you have questions about membership or the completion of this application, contact the personnel officer at 757-449-6390.

Membership Type

Adult

Junior (16-17 Years Old)

Desired Membership Category

Administrative Support Options(Required)

Select all that apply

Other Specific function(Required)

Please describe

Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Driver's License Number(Required)

State(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

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Gender(Required)

Male

Female

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Applicant's Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian Email(Required)

Junior applicants age 16-17 only

Phone(Required)

Text capable

Physical Examination Form and Other Documentation

Download this form for signature by your health care provider: CLICK HERE

File

Attach certifications, completed physical form and other documents here.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Current Employer

Company Name

Occupation

Years Employed

Phone

Can we contact your supervisor?

Yes

Fire/EMS Experience

List Fire, EMS or Other Pertinent Experience and Certifications

Documentation

Please provide copies of certifications with this application, as applicable.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Other Information

Do you have any physical limitations?

Yes

Physical Limitations(Required)

Please explain. This data is requested so that AVFR can provide the best possible service based on applicant's requirements.

Have you been charged, tried or convicted of any crime in county, state or federal court to include traffic violations?

Yes

Conviction History(Required)

Describe each incident to include date and state. Annotate if any are at the felony level.

How did you hear about us?

Name of existing member who referred you

Other Description(Required)

Please detail how you heard about us.

Consent to Minimal Membership Responsibilites

Will you be able to do the following?

ALL MEMBERS:

Attend monthly scheduled meetings

3rd Monday of each month, 11 per year

Yes

Not Applicable

Attend training sessions

12 hours per year for Fire/EMS

Yes

Not Applicable

Maintain CPR certification

Yes

Not Applicable

Complete an annual physical examination

Yes

Not Applicable

Complete emergency vehicle operations course within one year

Fire/EMS/some admin positions

Yes

Not Applicable

Complete online national incident management systems courses within the first year

Incident Command System 100, 200 and 700

Yes

Not Applicable

FIRE, SCENE SUPPORT AND SOME ADMIN MEMBERS:

Participate in scheduled clean-up/apparatus inventories

12 per year

Yes

Not Applicable

If not already certified, enroll in the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) Fire Fighter I certification training within the first Year

Yes

Not Applicable

Consistently respond to fire calls

Approximately 40 per year

Yes

Not Applicable

Willing to take a physical agility test

Yes

Not Applicable

EMS:

Consistently stand duty on scheduled shifts

Approximately 30 hours monthly

Yes

Not Applicable

If not already certified, enroll in an EMT-B

Yes

Not Applicable

Affirmations

Background checks(Required)

I understand criminal and driver history checks will be completed via Virginia State Police and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles as part of this application process and be a factor to determine my eligibility for membership by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical services (OEMS) and AVFR.

Agreed

Probationary period(Required)

I understand I will serve a twelve (12) month probationary period wherein I will complete the aforementioned applicable minimum membership requirements.

Agreed

Physical Examination(Required)

I understand I have to include a completed physical examination form to accompany this application.

Agreed

Signature(Required)

I affirm that all information presented in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Today's Date(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Affirmations

Junior Members Only

Photography

I authorize use of images of my child captured during AVFR training, operations and community events to be used on the official AVFR website and social media platforms by the AVFR public affairs officer for recruitment/retention and community awareness purposes. Do not check this if you do not agree.

Agreed

Participation(Required)
I authorize my child to participate in the AVFR junior program. I authorize my child to participate on fire and/or ems calls, training, junior specific training, meetings and community events.
Agreed

Adult Presence(Required)
I understand my child will not be authorized to be in a station with no adult presence.
Agreed

Time of Day(Required)
I understand my child will not be allowed to serve past 10 PM without my approval in unique circumstances.
Agreed

Riding in Vehicles(Required)
I authorize my child to ride on AVFR ambulances, fire apparatus and/or boats under direct supervision of AVFR members.
Agreed

Probationary Status(Required)
I understand my child will be in probationary status until they are eighteen years old and upon graduation from high school or an equivalent program.
Agreed

Vehicle Usage(Required)
I understand that my child is not authorized to respond direct to fire/EMS calls in a personal vehicle without a parent, guardian, AVFR adult member or responsible adult approved by me. I understand that all traffic laws are applicable during response to calls in a personal vehicle.
Agreed

School Grades(Required)
I understand that school and education is the priority and my child must maintain a minumum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) to actively participate in AVFR training and operations. I take responsibility to ensure my child maintains the minimal GPA of 2.0. I will contact the personnel officer immidiately if a break in service is required to improve grades to the minimal level. I authorize AVFR to verify my child’s GPA with their school, as required.
Agreed

Signature(Required)
I affirm the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I authorize my child to participate in the AVFR junior program.

Today's Date(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Email
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Thanks for reaching out to the Abingdon Volunteer Fire & Rescue

Membership Opportunites

Join the Company

Physical Examination Form and Other Documentation

Current Employer

Fire/EMS Experience

Other Information

Consent to Minimal Membership Responsibilites

Affirmations

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