Ride Along Program

The purpose of this program is to allow interested persons to ride on a departmental unit with Franklin County Fire & EMS personnel. The program is designed to increase awareness of Franklin County emergency services through direct contact with the emergency medical services and suppression personnel and their work at the scene of an accident, illness, fire, or other incident.

Candidate Criteria

Candidates for the program should at a minimum have an interest in emergency medical or fire services as:

  • Career:
    • Career-changer
    • High school or college student 16 or older
  • Decision maker:
    • Board member
    • Elected official
    • Leadership participant
    • Taxpayer
  • Job-related educational opportunity

Apply Online

Ride Along Form

More Information

For further information regarding this program, you may contact the Fire & EMS administrative office at 540-483-3091, or: Email Deputy Chief Knight to schedule a date and time.