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. 
To ride along you must be 18 years or older. If you would like to ride with us from another department you must get permission in writing from from your department chief and must provide your own gear.

Learn More About Becoming a Volunteer

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