Volunteer with us!

Make a Difference in Someone's Life Today!

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to help the people in your community on good days and bad. You will answer the call of those we serve. In addition, there are many benefits offered to volunteers.

Joining our family is very simple and easy!

Do you have experience in the public safety field? If you do, ask us about the streamlined application and onboarding process. Now, more than ever, we need qualified candidates and new members with certifications can hit the ground running.

Who We Are

The East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company (ERVFC) is a volunteer fire company located in Keswick, VA.  The company was founded in 1969, and answered about 50 calls per year.  Since then, both the company and the local community have grown and the company now answers approximately 1200 emergency calls for service in the eastern portion of Albemarle County (Keswick, Pantops, Interstate 64). 

ERVFC also assists the City of Charlottesville and surrounding counties when called upon.  The membership at the company is comprised of a diverse group of dedicated men and women who have many different backgrounds, each serving an important role in the organization.  Tasks that our members perform range from administrative support (recruitment/retention, membership, finances) to fire suppression and emergency medical services.

Reserve the Event Center for your next event!

The East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company has a spacious event center with commercial kitchen available for rent. 

Perfect for weddings, anniversary parties, corporate events, and more.

Located in Keswick, Virginia