Join Us | Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department

The Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department is always recruiting new members who wish to serve their community. If you have a desire to serve the community and to become a member or you are interested and wish to learn more about volunteering:

Complete and submit the online form below. A member will reach out within 7 to 10 business days to schedule a meeting with you.

Stop by GVFD and complete and submit an application. The application can be completed at GVFD or the application can be picked up and completed at home and be dropped by off at GVFD. If you drop the application off and no one is there, place the application in the lock box located at the front of the building.

All interested individuals, shall:

Be at least 16 years old

Submit to a background and driving records investigation. (GVFD will assist in this process)

MEMBERSHIP DISQUALIFIERS:

Felonies involving sexual misconduct where the victim’s failure to affirmatively consent is an element of the crime, such as forcible rape.
Felonies involving the sexual or physical abuse of children, the elderly or the infirm, such as sexual misconduct with a child, making or distributing child pornography or using a child in a sexual display, incest involving a child, or assault on an elderly or infirm person.
Any crime in which the victim is an out-of-hospital patient or a patient or resident of a health care facility including abuse of, neglect of, theft from, or financial exploitation of a person entrusted to the care or protection of the applicant.
Serious crimes of violence against persons such as assault or battery with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault and battery, murder or attempted murder, manslaughter except involuntary manslaughter, kidnapping, robbery of any degree, or arson.
Has been subject to a permanent revocation of license or certification by another state EMS office or other recognized state or national health care provider licensing or certifying body.

What are the Benefits of Membership?

Firehouse Family

Training: Free (Fire and EMS) training for members

In-house gym: state of the art facility for members to use on site

Personal Protective Equipment and Uniforms: provided at no cost to the member

Family and Community Events

Experience

And MORE…

Application

Applicant Name:

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Last

Phone

Address *

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Background Information

I give permission for Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and sex offender check through the Virginia State Police. I understand that I cannot become a member until the results of my background check are in and the Board of Directors has reviewed it. I also understand that having a criminal record within the last five years will prohibit me from becoming a member.

Application Signature:

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Membership Type Information:

Firefighter and/or EMS Responder

Associate (assistance member – no calls)

Previous Experience: (Fire and/or EMS Responder membership Applicants) Firefighting and/or EMS:

Are you currently or have you ever been a member of another Fire Department or Rescue Squad(s)?:

Have you ever been removed or refused membership in another Fire and/or Rescue department(s)? If so, please explain in detail:

As a member of the Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department, there are duties that will require lifting, moving, and strenuous work. Do you or have you ever had any health problems that would danger you in fulfilling the duties at the Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department? If so, please list above.

Employment:

Present Employer:

Type of Work:

Date Hired

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Previous Employer (if less than 3 years with present employer):

Type of Work:

Date Hired:

Do you have any objection to this department checking with your present or former employers as to your character and qualifications?

YES

Membership Application Emergency Personal Information

Emergency Contact #1:

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Address

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State/Province

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Emergency Contact #2:

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Signature of Applicant

Signature of Application:

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Signature of Parent (If applicant is under the age of 18):

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Last

Date:

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