Do you have what it takes?
Dinwiddie County Fire & EMS is a combination of Career and Volunteer members.
We are committed to providing our community with the highest level of services in public safety. Our members protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical services, emergency management, fire prevention, and public education.
Vision
Mission
To be prepared, improve continuously, and honor our core values
Core Values
DCFEMS CARES
C – Community
A – Accountability
R – Resilience
E – Empathy
S – Safety
Dinwiddie County Fire & EMS is responsible for delivering fire services, emergency medical services, and the emergency management program. With approximately 200 personnel, including full-time, part-time, and volunteer members working out of 6 Fire and EMS stations, we offer multiple opportunities for people to serve their community.
We have opportunities for those who would like to volunteer in a support role, such as:
- Assisting with vehicle maintenance
- Public education
- Fire prevention programs
- Administration
- Fundraising
It’s not what you look like, what degree you have, or where you come from. It’s about heart. If you have the heart to serve the community, you possess everything needed to volunteer.
Join one of the six Dinwiddie County Fire & EMS stations and become part of a diverse team of life-saving professionals.
We are constantly seeking volunteers to fill emergency operations roles to provide Fire Suppression, EMS, HazMat and Rescue Response, and Public Education.
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Worker's Compensation
- Personal Property Tax Reduction on Their Vehicle
- Free Ambulance Aid Subscription
Free Training and Certification
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Hazmat Operations
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Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT as needed) - Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Basic Pump Operations

Our career team consists of full-time dual roles, full-time EMT only, and part-time EMT only personnel. Our career team works closely with our volunteer element to provide emergency services to the citizens and visitors of Dinwiddie County.
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