Join VAFR
Become a VAFR Member Today!
Be part of the community that supports those who serve. As a member of the Virginia Association of First Responders, you’ll gain access to statewide training opportunities, advocacy efforts, and a strong professional network dedicated to protecting Virginia’s communities.
VAFR offers both Agency and Individual Memberships — whether you represent a department or serve on your own, your participation strengthens our shared mission and ensures every responder’s voice is heard.
Download the VAFR Membership Brochure below.
Agency Membership
- Any First Responder Agency
- Attend trainings at no additional charge
- Opportunity to participate in our Death Benefit Plan
- Attend Rescue College and Convention and other events
- Voting rights at BOG meetings
- Voting rights at VAVRS District Meetings
- Access to various resources at the state office
- Network with other First Responder Agencies
- Receive our quarterly publication – VIRGINIA LIFELINE
Individual Membership
- Individuals not affiliated with a member agency but must be an active First Responder
- Attend trainings at no additional charge
- Opportunity to participate in the Death Benefit Plan
- Attend Rescue College, Convention and other events at no additional charge
- Receive our quarterly publication – VIRGINIA LIFELINE
Membership Application Form
The membership form allows you to choose:
1. Agency Membership
2. Individual Membership
Please e-mail the completed application to v[email protected]
Agency Membership
Agency Membership shall consist of agencies that are licensed through the Virginia Office of EMS who are interested in becoming members of the VAVRS.
Dues shall be as follows:
| Number of Members | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| 1 – 49 | $200.00 |
| 50+ | $400.00 |
Agency Members shall receive the VAVRS publication, shall have the opportunity to attend the conference and all VAVRS functions and have a vote in the Association.
Individual Membership
Individual membership shall consist of individuals actively engaged in the training and/or practice of rescue, lifesaving and first aid work or those comparable activities of safety, accident prevention, prevention of the loss of life, injuries and property damage in an accident, fire or disasters from any cause.
Individual dues shall be $75.00 per year and each individual shall receive the VAVRS publication. Individual Members shall have the opportunity to participate in Association training and be permitted to attend the annual convention. Individual Members will not be able to vote in the Association.