Junior Member FF/EMT Volunteer

About the Junior Member Program
The Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) Junior Member Program is a highly competitive leadership and training program for motivated students ages 16 and 17 who are interested in serving their community through fire and emergency medical services.
Junior Members train alongside experienced firefighters and EMTs, develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, participate in emergency response under direct supervision, and are expected to successfully complete either the Loudoun County Firefighter or EMT certification program before turning 18. The program emphasizes responsibility, integrity, academic success, physical fitness, and a commitment to public service. Because only a limited number of positions are available each year, applicants should carefully review the following information with their parent/guardian before applying.
Selection Process
Admission into the Junior Member Program is competitive. Applications are accepted annually from October 1 through December 31. Qualified applicants will participate in a multi-step selection process that includes:
Application review
Interview with Recruitment & Retention team
Volunteer Recruit School (VRS)
Candidate ranking
Background investigation and fingerprinting
Board of Directors approval
Completion of the application process does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Only the highest-ranked applicants will be offered membership. Applicants not selected immediately may be placed on a waiting list if openings become available.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Be at least 16 years old by February 15, 2027.
Be expected to have a driver’s license by the time they turn 17.
Reside in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Attend a Volunteer Interest Meeting with a parent or legal guardian during September, October, November, or December of 2026.
Submit a complete application and all required documents by December 31, 2026.
Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit:
Completed Junior Member Application Electronically
Answer essay questions describing why they want to join AVFRD, what they hope to gain, what they hope to contribute, and their future educational and career goals
Most recent report card
Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a current teacher)
Attend one Volunteer Interest Meeting with a parent or legal guardian during September, October, November, or December of the current year.
Parent/Guardian and candidate complete and return the following forms, which are distributed at the Volunteer Interest Meeting:
LCFR Parental/Guardian Consent for Junior Membership
Volunteer Recruit School Waiver
Terms and Conditions of Use - Parental permission for minor's background check
QM Gear Return Policy
Conduct Expectation
Junior Members are expected to:
Demonstrate maturity and professionalism.
Follow department policies and the chain of command.
Work safely and wear required personal protective equipment.
Treat fellow members, career staff, and the public with respect.
Actively participate in training and department activities.
Demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and sincerity.
Onboarding Training Requirements
Accepted Junior Members must complete the following within 120 days of acceptance:
NFPA Fire/EMS physical examination provided at no cost to the member through Loudoun County
SCBA facepiece FIT test provided by Loudoun County
New Volunteer County Orientation
American Heart Association BLS CPR
FEMA IS-100
FEMA IS-200
FEMA IS-700
FEMA IS-800
HIPAA Training
Harassment Prevention Training
Junior Member Training
Bloodborne Pathogens
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Hearing Conversation
Metro 100
Failure to complete all required onboarding training within 120 days of acceptance may result in termination from the Junior Member Program.
Fire and EMS Training
Junior Members are expected to:
Successfully complete either the County Firefighter or EMT program before turning 18.
Obtain a driver's license by their 17th birthday.
If enrollment in a Firefighter or EMT class is delayed due to limited space, remain active in the program and reapply for the next available class.
Junior Members who fail, withdraw from, or are dismissed from the County Firefighter or EMT certification program or the Academies of Loudoun EMT program may be reviewed by the Membership Committee. If no mitigating circumstances exist, the Membership Committee may remove the member from operational status and refer the matter to the Board of Directors for appropriate action, including termination.
Duty Requirements
Junior Members must serve at least four (4) hours each week on the same regularly scheduled duty shift. Duty shifts begin at 18:00 hours, and members must arrive no later than 17:45 hours. Members must also serve four (4) hours every fifth Saturday. NOTE: Junior members assigned to either a Friday or Sunday duty crew will only need to serve four (4) hours every tenth Saturday
During each month, members must complete at least one shift assigned to EMS and at least one shift assigned to suppression (fire). Assignments for all remaining weekly duty shifts will be based on operational needs, staffing levels, and available riding positions.
Junior Members do not count toward minimum staffing requirements on emergency apparatus.
Junior members who fail to meet the minimum duty requirements without prior approval from their Duty Officer may be subject to termination from the Junior Member Program.
Transition to Senior Membership
A Junior Member will automatically transition to Senior Member status upon reaching eighteen (18) years of age.
Upon graduation from high school, the member is expected to meet all duty requirements applicable to Senior Members. The member will no longer follow the Junior Member duty schedule and must serve a full twelve (12) hour overnight duty shift, from 18:00 hours to 06:00 hours, on their regularly assigned duty crew. Members must report for duty no later than 17:45 hours and remain on duty through 06:00 hours, unless released by the Officer in Charge.
Senior Members must also serve a full twelve (12) hour duty shift every fifth Saturday. Senior Members assigned to a Friday or Sunday duty crew are required to serve a full twelve (12) hour Saturday duty shift every tenth Saturday.
Academic Requirements
Junior Members are expected to maintain good academic standing by:
Maintaining at least a "C" average.
Not failing any classes.
Submitting a copy of each report card within one week of receiving it to the Membership Coordinator
Failure to maintain the required academic standards may result in review and possible termination from the program.
Equipment and Uniforms
Accepted Junior Members:
Purchase the following gear with their own funds:
Two (2) pairs of dark navy blue “dickie” or basic BDU work pants (reimbursement is $100 total)
Composite/steel-toes black shoes/boots (Must be ASTMFA 2413 compliant) (reimbursement is $150)
Plain, black leather or nylon mesh belt (no reimbursement)
Black socks (no reimbursement)
Simple watch with a secondhand (no reimbursement)
Note: reimbursement will be provided once the member is assigned to a duty crew.
Will be issued all other req

Employment type
Active

Work arrangement
No