The Walnut Cove Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. accepts applications for membership year-round and encourages anyone with a desire to serve others, or just with a curiosity of what we do, and to speak with one of our members and if desired enough, apply for membership with our organization. We seek men and women with strong moral fiber and a willingness to put others first.  This is a family of members, and as a member, you are part of that family.  It is hard work, but the reward of serving others greatly outweighs that difficulty.

No experience or knowledge is required of the job.  We offer in-house training and have capabilities of getting members into classes needed to become a certified and qualified emergency services provider in several different areas of fire department operations if they desire.  These include fire, rescue, and medical certifications.  Upon completion and returning of your application, it will be reviewed by department staff and if approved, you will meet with the membership committee, be issued with turnout gear and equipment, and placed on a probationary period. 

The training packet provides a means for learning basic fire ground operations and procedures in which there are practical evolutions you will have to demonstrate proficiency in before advancing further.  Applicants for membership must be 18 years old or older.