Membership
The Yorkshire Volunteer Fire Department is currently seeking volunteers for operational membership (Firefighters and EMTs). Some benefits for becoming part of the Y.V.F.D. include the following:
- Free Training
- Free Uniforms and Gear
- Personal Property Tax exemption for one vehicle
- Retirement though the Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP)
- A great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
- And having the Satisfaction of Helping Others
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to lift 70 pounds
- Must complete a background check
- Must be a Team Player
- Must be willing to pull at least one duty night per week and one Saturday duty per month
Staffing Information
Our station contains a mix of career and volunteer personnel. The Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department provides career staffing 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Our volunteers are broken into three primary duty crews (Wednesday-Friday), shifts begin at 6pm and end at 6am the following morning.
For more information, or if you would like to schedule a ride along, you can contact us using one of the following methods:
- Call us at (703) 368-4433,
- Email us at membership@yvfd8.org, or
- Visit us at the station, located at 8277 Patton Lane, Manassas, Virginia 20111.