If you are interested in learning more about STVFD or joining our family, we encourage you to attend our Fall Open House that will be held this Saturday, August 29th from 12:30-2:30pm at our station. We are located at 3055 Berkmar Drive across from Fashion Square Mall (click here to map our address), and all are welcome to attend!

Remember, attending our Open House does not entail any commitment--it is merely an opportunity to learn more about what we do here at STVFD. At the Open House you will:

• Get a free, delicious BBQ lunch!*
• Take a tour of our station
• Meet with current members of the department
• See what we do first hand
• Have your questions answered about STVFD and the Fire/Rescue service

As always, transportation will be provided for all those who need it. Please call (434.973.1717) or email (membershipcommittee@stvfd.org) ahead of time and we will be more than glad to arrange a ride. In the meantime, you can check out our new STVFD Video that shows what it's like to be a part of our family.

For UVa students: We have arranged transportation for all those interested in attending the Open House. Please meet in the Astronomy parking lot behind Observatory Hill Dining Hall on McCormick Road at 12:00pm on Saturday (click here for a map). Keep your eyes out for a Seminole Trail Firefighter in a red recruitment shirt who will provide you with a ride to the station. If you have any questions as to the location of the pick-up, please call us at 434.973.1717.

*Please email us at membershipcommittee@stvfd.org if you have any dietary restrictions. Vegetarian alternatives will be provided.

Information Sessions

We will also be holding brief information sessions on Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27th from 6:30-7:30pm to answer any questions. Pizza and refreshments will be provided! If transportation is needed, please call or email ahead of time to schedule a ride.

I'm interested in STVFD, but I can't make it out on those dates!

Don't worry! If you are unable to make it to the Open House or information sessions, we are more than happy to show you around at a time that is more convenient for you. Just contact us ahead of time to schedule your visit--the number for our station is 434.973.1717. Ask to speak to the Duty Captain, and let them know you are interested in learning more about STVFD and that you would like to visit us. You can also schedule a visit by email at membershipcommittee@stvfd.org. Or, if you are in the area, feel free to stop by the station and talk in person.

In addition, all are welcome to Ride-Along with us here at STVFD. When you Ride-Along, you will be assigned to a seat on one of our apparatus and will come with us on calls. Again, doing a Ride-Along does not imply any commitment, but gives you a chance to observe what we do first-hand. For more information, please visit our Join Page or click the image above.

We hope that you can attend our Open House and look forward to meeting you at STVFD!