Career Recruitment

To be considered for selection as a Career Member of the Department you: 

• Certain criminal offenses/convictions may disqualify you from the process
• Must agree to sign a no tobacco use agreement, which prevents an individual from using any tobacco products at any time, on or off the job, while affiliated as a member of the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally eligible to be employed in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must consent to a National Criminal Background Check
• Must have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record
• Must successfully complete a physical agility test

Volunteer Recruitment

To be considered for selection as a Volunteer Member of the Department you must:

• If you are accepted, you must successfully complete all of the courses provided and/or required for graduation from the Volunteer Basic Training School
• Must agree to sign a No Tobacco Use agreement, which prevents an individual from using any tobacco products at any time, on or off the job, while affiliated as a member of the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to be employed in the US
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must complete an application for volunteer membership
• Must consent to a Virginia State Police Criminal Background Check
• Must have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record
• Must successfully complete a physical agility test
• Understand certain criminal offenses/convictions may disqualify you from the process

If you meet these criteria and are interested in serving your community, complete and return a Volunteer Membership Application (PDF).