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Firefighters and EMTs

Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept.

910 Highams Court
Woodbridge, VA 22191
703.491.5173


Description
Looking for Firefighters and EMTs to join our ranks. We pay for training and gear. OWL VFD is one of the largest and busiest volunteer fire departments in the United States with almost 300 members. OWL VFD provides fire suppression, EMS care, and rescue services to 80,000 residents in our 27 square mile area through the operation of three fire stations. OWL volunteer Firefighters and EMTs work the 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. shift, five days a week, plus 24/7 holidays and weekends.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT


Requirements
Candidate's history must be free from:
1. Felony convictions of any type. (The Virginia Office of Emergency Services does require fingerprints to be submitted for a Criminal Background Check. The department will do the fingerprinting. In addition, the OWL VFD may conduct a background check through another service.)
2. Two (2) or more moving violations, while operating a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or any State, within one (1) year prior to his/her application. (The department will conduct a driving record check.)
3. Excessive use of alcohol.
4. Use of drugs, other than for treatment as prescribed by a licensed Doctor of Medicine.
5. Dishonorable discharge from any police department, fire department or any branch of the Armed Forces.