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).