Curtis Brown was chief deputy state coordinator of emergency management Curtis Brown, for four years the chief deputy state coordinator for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, was promoted Tuesday…

  The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in partnership with the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA)  and the American Psychological Association (APA), has released a new directory of behavioral health…

Looking for ways for your agency or department to participate in the 2020 Safety Stand Down Week? Responder Safety has created topic plans, activities, and supporting resources to enable roadway responders at all…

FEMA has developed an Exercise Starter Kit with sample documents your organization can use to conduct your own planning workshop to navigate the complexities of returning to full operations during…

Two volunteer fire departments will be awarded $10,000 each to enhance their hazmat incident preparedness and response. CHEMTREC®, the world’s leading source of 24/7 call center support and information during…

CivicCMS, part of the CivicPlus® platform of integrated technology for local governments, has announced a program to recognize small-town civic volunteers and volunteer organizations that are making a difference in…

Finding and keeping volunteers are critical challenges for many fire and EMS departments. The NVFC has released a supplement for Firehouse with tips and best practices for recruitment and retention.…

Does your department need new turnout gear and helmets? Last chance to apply for the 2020 MSA Globe Gear Giveaway! Enter now for your chance to win new turnout gear…

May 17-23 is National EMS Week. VSFA recognizes and shows appreciation for all the EMS providers across Virginia for all they do for their communities. You are appreciated! More information…

This young lady would like to share this with those whose lives have been affected by COVID-19. Her hope is that this tribute will help bring a bit of peace while…