The Sterling Volunteer Fire Company (SVFC) is comprised of an Operational component headed by the Fire Chief and the Administrative component headed by the Company President. The SVFC is governed by a Board of Directors (BOD).
The Company Board of Directors (BOD) consists of the nine (9) elected officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fire Chief, and four (4) at-large directors, who are elected at the December membership meeting. The President of the Company is the Chairman of the Board. Responsibilities of the Board include but are not limited to: Governing the activities of the Company and be responsible for the administration of the policies. To prepare an annual budget, to approve all disbursements of money, maintain the financial records, to secure adequate fire, liability and life insurance covering members, buildings, and equipment.
Operational Members are assigned to a firefighting duty crew and participate directly in emergency response activities. These individuals serve on the front line of one of the busiest and most professional volunteer fire companies in the Washington metropolitan area. Individuals interested in this class of membership must complete the Company’s application process, a Loudoun County physical examination, and a range of firefighting training courses, including:
• SVFC in-house recruit training program
• SVFC recruit probationary coursework
• NFPA hazardous materials operations course
• Virginia Emergency Medical Service (EMS): Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 1 course
The SVFC maintains the highest standards for continuous training and professional certification. SVFC conducts additional in-house training and coordinates with Loudoun County’s fire and rescue system to provide advanced training for each of its operational members.
Associate Members perform a wide range of administrative support roles and activities. These members do not participate directly in emergency response activities, but instead, support the overall mission of the organization. Individuals interested in this class of membership must complete the Company’s application process and then work with the Company’s senior administrative staff to define their role and level of commitment. Examples of current associate member functions include:
• Administrative station staffing
• Fund raising
• Public education
• Membership, Recruitment, and Retention
• Birthday Party/Meal Support
• Fire ground canteen support
• Information technology support
• Department photographer/videographer
• Department Chaplain
We are your neighbors, friends, coworkers, fellow worship, and the “strangers” you chat with in the grocery line. We live or work alongside you in the community. We represent a multitude of occupations with a wide range of skills. Everyone can contribute in some way. We volunteer for different reasons, but we share one professional goal: to be there when you need us.