Fire Department · Combination
Hanover Fire-EMS
Hanover, VA · Hanover County
Hanover Fire-EMS provides fire suppression and emergency medical response across Hanover County, Virginia, just north of Richmond. It operates as a combination system, blending career staff with volunteer members and taking an all-hazards approach to emergency response.
The department's coverage is organized around a network of roughly 17 fire companies and volunteer rescue squads spread throughout the county, including stations at Ashland, Mechanicsville, Beaverdam, Doswell, Montpelier, Rockville, and Hanover Courthouse, among others.
The organization's culture is built on the core values of Pride, Accountability, Courage, and Teamwork, and members hold to an honor code: "I will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do." Administration is based at the Hanover Courthouse.
MissionTo provide elite service with compassion for a safer community
Career employment with Hanover Fire-EMS is posted through the Hanover County government careers portal on GovernmentJobs (NeoGov), where fire and EMS openings appear when the county is hiring. At the time of review no fire or EMS positions were posted.
Hanover also runs an active volunteer program through Hanover Heroes for residents who want to serve with their local fire companies and rescue squads.
How do I apply for a firefighter or EMS job with Hanover Fire-EMS?
Career openings are posted through the Hanover County government careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/hanovercountyva. Watch that page for fire and EMS positions and apply online when postings are open.
Are there jobs open right now?
At the time of this review, the Hanover County careers portal showed no fire or EMS positions posted. Check the portal periodically, as openings are added when the county is hiring.
Is Hanover Fire-EMS a career or volunteer department?
It is a combination system that uses both career staff and volunteer members, taking an all-hazards approach to emergency response.
Can I volunteer with Hanover Fire-EMS?
Yes. Hanover runs a volunteer recruitment program through Hanover Heroes (hanoverheroes.com) for residents who want to serve with their local fire companies and rescue squads.
Where is Hanover Fire-EMS administration located?
The department's administrative office is at 13326 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, VA 23069, and can be reached at 804-365-6195.