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September is National Suicide Awareness Month

Each year more we lose more than 100 firefighters and EMS providers to suicide. Make behavioral health a priority in your department! Find resources from the Share the Load program…

September 9, 2018 in News.

Member’s Family Requesting Assistance

This was received from our former Secretary, Dickie Atkins regarding his Great Grand-Son, Liam. This past week Briant’s grandson and my great-grandson was diagnosed with leukemia on his third birthday. One…

September 5, 2018 in News.

NVFC & IAFC-VCOS release Lavender Ribbon Report

NVFC and IAFC-VCOS have partnered to release the Lavender Ribbon Report highlighting 11 best practices to protect firefighters from cancer. This is a must read for all members of the…

September 1, 2018 in News.

Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code Development/Rewrite Process Update

Your Support is Needed! OVERVIEW As you probably have heard, the SFPC process was officially suspended on July 15, 2018.  During the July 30, 2018 Board of Housing and Community…

August 27, 2018 in News.

Paul Conway Shields is now Conway Shield

(New Berlin, WI) Paul Conway Shields has rebranded and changed its name to Conway Shield. The change is in response to growth in the law enforcement industry and an expansion…

August 6, 2018 in News.

Train the Trainers in Va. Beach & Fort Monroe

VDFP offers Train the Trainers Division 5 Download flyers here: EVOC TtT September 2018 Flyer NFA TtT October 2018 Flyer Mayday TtT October 2018 Flyer

July 27, 2018 in News.

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) – Compliance/Safety Officer IV

Where: Prince Edward, VA Position Number 00083 Hiring Range $55,000 – $75,000 This position will remain open through close of business Monday, July 30, 2018. Job Description The Virginia Department of Fire…

July 24, 2018 in News.

NFPA Releases New Standard for Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response

New podcast from CRR Radio – NFPA 3000 CRR Radio from The Vision 20/20 Project has a new podcast focusing on the provisional standard just released, NFPA 3000 Active Shooter/Hostile…

July 22, 2018 in News.

VDFP Schedules Branch/Stakeholders Meetings

Opportunity to meet with VDFP Division Chefs and  Executive Leadership August 15-16 in Chilhowie at Division 4 Office 1169 East Lee Hwy, Chilhowie. Stakeholder Meeting on August 15 at 6pm at Div 4 Office…

July 21, 2018 in News.

Tidewater Community College

            Fall 2018 Classes begin August 20th for first 8 week classes October 17th for second 8 week classes September 17th for 12 week classes…

July 21, 2018 in News.

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2024-25 VSFA Officers

President – Walt Bailey
1st Vice President – Buster Insley
2nd Vice Presient – Kevin Duck
3rd Vice President – David Nichols
Treasurer – Patrick Saylors
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Chaplain – Dale Jamison

Executive Director – Larry Gwaltney

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If you have been diagnosed with cancer or know of a firefighter who has and in need of assistance, please contact the Firefighter Cancer Support Network by visiting https://firefightercancersupport.org/

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