During the 2019 Session of the Virginia General Assembly, the Virginia House of Delegates passed much important legislation, including House Joint Resolution 646, designating September 11, in 2019 and each succeeding year, as First Responders Day in Virginia.
Communities across the country rely on volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers to answer the call. These volunteers serve their communities in an extraordinary way, responding to all kinds of emergencies. Support or auxiliary volunteers also make a big impact, providing rehab, fire prevention education, administrative assistance, fundraising, and more. Use National Volunteer Week,…
If you are a first responder, including emergency medical services and fire personnel, reserve your spot today for the 2019 Virginia Highway Safety Summit. The 2019 summit will be held May 21-23, 2019, at the Blue Ridge Hotel and Conference Center at 2801 Hershberger Road in Roanoke, and will feature the latest life-saving strategies to…
As the Virginia Office of EMS continues to grow and advance to meet the ever-changing needs of Virginia’s EMS System, we are implementing new improvements that address the requirements of EMS education in Virginia on a national level. We are excited to announce that we have created two new divisions that will mirror the vision…
Members of the fire and emergency services pledge to serve and protect their communities from hazards of all kinds. Yet instances of bullying, harassment, and discrimination within the emergency services ranks persist. These actions are detrimental to the fire service, putting members in danger, discouraging people from joining or staying in the service, and tarnishing…
Did you know that the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) uses FiResponse, a technology-based web and mobile phone application that provides the public with information about active incidents in the Commonwealth? FiResponse provides the VDOF with the ability to record and monitor new reports of incidents, notify response personnel of the situation and their need…
RESPONDERSAFETY.COM NFPA 1500 adds requirements to SOP’s & Training related to Roadway Response A new module from the ResponderSafety Learning Network will inform you and your department about changes to NFPA 1500. Take this module now to keep up to date. Click here to register or continue your work on www.rsln.org. The 2018 edition of…
The NVFC is announcing that the application period is now open for MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway. Application deadline is July 1, 2019 See the press release for details.
VIRGINIA BURN LAW This is a reminder that Virginia’s 4:00 PM Burn Law goes into effect February 15th. The 4 PM ban comes into effect each spring during period of extreme fire danger. The 4 PM ban remains in effect until April 30th. Burning debris continues to be the leading cause of forest fires in…