Loudoun County Fire-Rescue is looking for persons who want to provide medical care in our community as emergency first responders. We provide you the training and experience - you provide the passion.
Training is intensive, 1 year and we ask for at least a two-year commitment. But in a year from now you could be a Nationally registered EMT. Take advantage of our offer to provide you free training and experience and we'll utilize your enthusiasm to emergency response. All applicants must pass a background check and a physical that we provide at no cost to you. Loudoun County has multiple EMS station in the community. We'll find you a station close to your home so you can give back directly to your neighbors.
Volunteers must be 18 years old to sit for the test but can affiliate at the age of 16. We have 1 station in Eastern and Western Loudoun that accepts 14 -18 year olds as EMS Explorers.
Below is a brief list of the many perks and benefits we can offer to our volunteers:
- FREE Fire and/or EMS training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Benefit
- Loudoun County Credit Union
- Reduced personal property tax / Free County tax sticker
- Local business discounts
- Non-operational administrative volunteer opportunities
- Numerous other tangible benefits PLUS a sense of accomplishment, community, family, and camaraderie.
*Expectations and Qualifications*
Lifting, Must Pass Physical Fitness, Decision Making, Handles Pressure, Deals with Uncertainty, Judgement, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Safety Management, passionate to give back as a first responder.
For more information check out the website www.OpenNewDoors.org or text/call (571) 442-2801
