Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 2015
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 fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7...
View ArticleWorking Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
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...
View Article2016 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference
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 years...
View ArticlePublic Safety Memorial Rededication, November 6
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 coming days to the...
View ArticleWebcast: What Volunteer Fire Departments Need to Know About NFPA 1720
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 L. Render...
View ArticleRoanoke firefighter dies after wreck on Brambleton Avenue
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:...
View ArticleGood way to see the new members of the Va. General Assembly
Click here to see the new faces of the 2016 Va. General Assembly: http://www.vpap.org/lawmaking/new-faces/
View Article2015 Governor’s Fire Services Awards -Featuring NEW Categories!
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...
View ArticleVa. County to “Hard Bill” for Unpaid EMS Services
Carroll County will aggressively bill non-residents for medical services provided by county fire and rescue crews. Full Story:...
View ArticleHampton Fire & Rescue gets top insurance rating
The Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue is among just five of the 765 fire departments in the state to receive a top rating for its fire protection capabilities. The department received a Class-1...
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