Nominations are being accepted online for the 2015 Governor’s Fire Services Awards program through December 31, 2015. Nomination categories include: • Excellence in Virginia Fire Services • Excellence in Community…
Click here to see the new faces of the 2016 Va. General Assembly: http://www.vpap.org/lawmaking/new-faces/
A Roanoke Fire-EMS firefighter was killed on his way to work Thursday morning after he was struck by a vehicle on Brambleton Avenue near Ranchcrest Drive. Full Article: http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/roanoke_county/roanoke-firefighter-dies-after-wreck-on-brambleton-avenue/article_14633e6f-0794-5140-ac61-3b5e524e962a.html
NFPA 1720 is the standard for the safe and effective operations of volunteer fire departments, but the details can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing. Committee Chair and Fire Chief Greg…
You’ve probably heard by now that the Foundation is rededicating the Memorial at Capitol Square this November 6th. We have 9 new LoDD certifications who will be added in…
The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2016 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference being held in Virginia Beach – February 24-28, 2016. This…
The Virginia State Fie Marshals Office recommends following the guidance of the US Fire Administration when buying, installing and maintaining smoke alarms. Click Here to visit the USFA Smoke Alarm Outreach…
Hear the Beep where You Sleep! Keep your family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom. Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from…
A 17-month fight over how two Isle of Wight County volunteer fire departments could use their buildings was put to bed Thursday night after the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…
A new face will soon take the helm of the Charlottesville Fire Department when Andrew Baxter steps into the role of fire chief next month. Full Article: http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/charlottesville-fire-department-names-baxter-as-new-fire-chief/article_1c95726e-4b5e-11e5-a8d5-e3803dc2b7e3.html