{"id":2534,"date":"2019-10-29T01:24:47","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T01:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2534"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:55:52","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:55:52","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I can\u2019t tell you how many aspiring firefighters have asked me how to become a firefighter in Virginia.&nbsp; I have personally met several firefighters who work there, and they are some of the most professional and highly trained firefighters I\u2019ve ever met.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia is one of the most interesting states in the US\nbecause despite being an average-sized state in the middle of the east coast,\nit seems to be the center for so much. Virginia has so much history in the way\nit has shaped the nation and it continues to leave an important legacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cities continue to grow in the south, the mountain regions\nbring in even more tourists and revenue and Arlington still supports the\nnation\u2019s capital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so much to protect regarding Virginia\u2019s past, present and future, it needs the best possible fire service at its disposal. So, how can you be a part of this vital Virginian firefighting team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660eef07397a2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660eef07397a2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-virginia\/#How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Virginia\" title=\"How to Become a\nFirefighter in Virginia\">How to Become a\nFirefighter in Virginia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-virginia\/#Firefighting_in_Virginia\" title=\"Firefighting in\nVirginia\">Firefighting in\nVirginia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-virginia\/#Fire_Academies_in_Virginia\" title=\"Fire Academies in\nVirginia\">Fire Academies in\nVirginia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-virginia\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_Virginia\" title=\"Major Fire\nDepartments in Virginia\">Major Fire\nDepartments in Virginia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-virginia\/#Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Virginia\" title=\"Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Virginia\">Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Virginia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_Virginia\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a\nFirefighter in Virginia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>At least\n18 years old <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool education or higher<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Virginia\nresident with US citizenship<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT\ntraining recommended<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\nmoral character<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically\nfit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>No\nsubstance abuse issues or current tobacco use<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you will see, when I discuss some of the departments in\nVirginia, the state wants nothing but the best. They will weed out the weakest\ncandidates and can seem a little ruthless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, most candidates of the right age and with the right\nqualifications can at least apply. Below I want to take a look at some of the\nexpectations when applying to become a firefighter in Virginia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means the training requirements, responsibilities and\nchallenges in different regions. I will also discuss some of the different\ndepartments and the training facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_Virginia\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in\nVirginia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The landscape of Virginia changes dramatically from east to\nwest. A large portion of the eastern stretch of Virginia is taken up with the\nBlue Ridge Mountains. The Shenandoah National Park sits in the North and\ntourists often follow the Blue Ridge Parkway down into North Carolina and on to\nthe Great Smoky Mountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This area sees a lot of visitors that want to camp, explore\nand relax out in nature. The area is peaceful but not without its risks of fire\nand injuries. Wildfires can spread via man-made or natural causes, hikers can\nfall ill and accidents can happen on the trails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local firefighters in these areas need to be able to handle these emergencies with ease. Even the smallest volunteer department should be qualified in advanced rescue skills, wildland management and water rescue. They also need <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/emt-training-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EMT training (opens in a new tab)\">EMT training<\/a> to help in medical calls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the furthest western edge of the state, you come to the\ncoast of Chesapeake Bay and some of the larger cities in Virginia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norfolk and Richmond are among the major settlements out\nhere. There is also the more remote Virginian peninsula with its own coastal\ncommunities. Here there is a range of responsibilities and challenges for all\nthe firefighters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The big cities need large departments with varied divisions\nto handle a large volume of calls. The smaller coastal communities need fire\nprevention strategies and support in the event of a major storm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water rescue skills are vital here \u2013 both on the rivers and out to see. Marine divisions can help with boat rescues, sea searches and other life-saving incidents. There is also the potential risk that these communities on the rivers could see flooding in bad weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_Virginia\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in\nVirginia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia has a large number of community colleges and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academies<\/a> across the state that can help with vocational training. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Richmond: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"J Sergeant Reynolds Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.reynolds.edu\/who_we_are\/map_wc.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>J Sergeant Reynolds Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Norfolk: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tidewater Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tcc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tidewater Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Roanoke: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Virginia Western Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Virginia Western Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Franklin: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Paul D Camp Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pdc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Paul D Camp Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Abingdon: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Virginia Highlands Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vhcc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Virginia Highlands Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hampton: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hampton University (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hamptonu.edu\/about\/contact.cfm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hampton University<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Alberta: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Southside Virginia Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.southside.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Southside Virginia Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Lynchburg: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Central Virginia Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/cvcc.vccs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Central Virginia Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Wytheville: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Wytheville Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wcc.vccs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Wytheville Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Locust Grove: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Germanna Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.germanna.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Germanna Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of courses that are available in Virginia are community college courses. These tend to take either one or two years to complete depending on your timeline. Some people take a quick certificate to get them into their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Firefighter 1 and 2 certification  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/the-difference-between-firefighter-1-and-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Firefighter 1 and 2 certification <\/a>exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others take an associate degree to earn more credits and\nknowledge in other areas. This is often more than enough to get into the fire service.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to take a four-year degree course. This\nrequires a lot more commitment but gives students a wider education and even\nmore experience to take into high-level roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hampton University offers this chance with their Bachelor of\nScience in Public Safety. Here, students can take a concentration in Fire\nAdministration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The modules become more specific and advanced as the years\ngo on. In the fourth year, students learn a lot about management skills, fire\ninvestigation, legal issues, disaster planning and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This education sets graduates up for roles leading divisions and means that Virginian fire departments can bring in young officers with fresh ideas. You can learn more about the course <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/universitycollege.hamptonu.edu\/page\/Bachelor-of-Science-Degree-in-Public-Safety\u2014Fire-Administration-Concentration-AEP\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tidewater Community College is one of those many\ninstitutions that offer students a certificate or an associate degree. They\nprovide two different options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is the one-year Fire Science Supervision Career\nStudies Certificate. This one is open to those that are already certified\nfirefighter but want to advance their position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other is the two-year Fire Science Technology Associate Degree. This one is open to anyone that wants to become certified because it teaches skills for the Firefighter I and II examinations. The course is taught at the Virginia Beach Campus and more information is available <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/help.tcc.edu\/s\/article\/Fire-Science-Programs\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_Virginia\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire\nDepartments in Virginia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a list of\nmajor fire departments in Virginia.&nbsp; While it isn\u2019t comprehensive it\u2019s a\ngreat place to start if you\u2019re interested in learning more about how to become\na firefighter in Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Virginia\nBeach Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>At least\n18 years old <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool education or higher<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Virginia\nresident with US citizenship<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT\ntraining recommended<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\nmoral character<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically\nfit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>No\nsubstance abuse issues or current tobacco use<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that have recently gained their education at the\nVirginia Beach college campus may decide to stick around the area and apply for\na job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is home to a large department of nearly 500\npersonnel over 19 stations. This is essential as they are tasked to look after\nall 450,000 people, their homes and their business. The size of Virginia Beach\nmeans that there are lots of calls for medical emergencies, fires and\naccidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the fact that this city is popular with\ntourists \u2013 some of whom may get into trouble out in the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the city requires lots of specialist equipment\nand well-trained crew members that can conduct effective rescues. They have\ntechnical rescue trucks, fireboats and a Hazmat response vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic requirements in this city are as you would expect\nwhen it comes to age, education, residency and physical fitness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the requirement to sign a form saying that you won\u2019t use any tobacco products while under employment. Also, be aware that the screening process is tough, they don\u2019t like any past bad behavior and they will catch out any lies through a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"polygraph test  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-polygraph\/\" target=\"_blank\">polygraph test <\/a>and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter interviews (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/51-firefighter-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter interviews<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes disqualification for employment for those that have erratic work records, undetected juvenile crimes and Class 2 misdemeanor convictions related to moral turpitude. You can find out more about these rule and regulations <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vbgov.com\/government\/departments\/fire\/employment-volunteer-opportunities\/Pages\/empl-info.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become an\nArlington, VA Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>At least\n18 years old <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool education or higher<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Virginia\nresident with US citizenship<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT\ntraining recommended<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Good\nmoral character<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically\nfit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>No\nsubstance abuse issues or current tobacco use<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The fire department in Arlington may have one of the most\nsignificant roles in the whole state. There are fewer stations and personnel\nhere than in larger cities. But, these crews cover a lot of ground and need to\nbe prepared for major disasters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlington is an area of national importance because it is\nhome to the Pentagon and an immediate neighbor of Washington, D.C. It also\ncontains Reagan National Airport, two university campus and will soon welcome\nAmazon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a lot of travelers, military personnel, students,\nworkers and residents in one small county. It was the Arlington fire department\nthat responded to the Pentagon attack in 2001 and they will respond again if\nanything were to happen in D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of all this, Arlington County Fire Department expect their recruits to be in peak physical condition with the right training and mindset for the job. You can find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/fire.arlingtonva.us\/description-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_Virginia\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in Virginia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The prospects for employment and pay can vary depending on\nyour region. For example, there is a higher employment rate in the north than\nin the south. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The metropolitan area of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria\nactually covers four different states, but it has a high employment rate. There\nwere 5,800 firefighters here in 2018 with a ratio of 1.85 per 1000 jobs. &nbsp;At the time, the average annual salary there\nwas $64,930. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Virginia Beach, the current starting salary is $42,723.\nThis increases by 5% on graduation. Additional experience and skills can also\nincrease the amount earned. Therefore, there can be a big pay gap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average salary for\nthe state of Virginia is $51,510. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is significantly more than its neighbors. North\nCarolina firefighters got $35,550 and West Virginia firefighters got $36,820. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of challenges ahead of you if you\u2019re interested\nin learning how to become a firefighter in Virginia. Some applicants will fall\nat the first hurdle because of their background and past or current tobacco\nuse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others may struggle to meet the requirements on the fitness\nand personality tests. Those that pass then get to tackle tough training to\nlearn all the necessary skills for their area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you work in Virginia, you need the dedication to\nimprove your skillset. This is as true when providing back-up for situations in\nWashington D.C as it is in the mountains or on the eastern coast. Stay\ncommitted, work hard and understand what is required of you in your chosen\ndepartment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I can\u2019t tell you how many aspiring firefighters have asked me how to become a firefighter in &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How To Become A Firefighter In Virginia\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-virginia\/#more-2534\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Become A Firefighter In Virginia\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2535,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Become A Firefighter In Virginia | FireFighterNow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"I can\u2019t tell you how many aspiring firefighters have asked me how to become a firefighter in Virginia.&nbsp; 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