HAPPENING TODAY! We're hosting another NERIS Support Webinar to help with your transition.
⌚ 12 PM ET
💻 Host: Sarah Kenny
📝 Presenters: Baylie Scott, Chief Broscious, Chief Stephens
Want to join? Click here: bit.ly/4urYIiO
Virginia Department of Fire Programs
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The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) enhances public safety by providing Virginia's fire fighters and fire marshals vital resources and tools.
- Next week, is 2026 Safety Stand Down week, and this year, the focus is on Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to serve, Fit for Life. Click here for more information: bit.ly/3PWN9Sq
- VDFP Special Operations collaborated with Riner Volunteer Fire Department in delivering a Heavy Vehicle Technician program on May 29-31. Thank you to Tannahill Towing Inc. and Total Car and Truck Service for their support with the heavy wrecker.
- HAPPENING TODAY! We're hosting another NERIS Support Webinar to help with your transition. ⌚ 3:30 PM ET 💻 Host: Sarah Kenny 📝 Presenters: Director Creasy, Deputy Director Brads, Baylie Scott, Chief Broscious, Chief Stephens · Click here: bit.ly/4uwbvB5
- Today was powerful. The 29th Annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial Service was a reminder of the selflessness and bravery of first responders every day. If you’d like to rewatch the ceremony, you can do that here: bit.ly/4g0zkwG
- 2026 Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
- Today, we are pausing to honor the lives of 8 brave service members across Virginia during the Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service. Please join us today at noon at the Richmond Raceway, Main Exhibition Hall. Livestream: bit.ly/4g0zkwG
- VDFP is pausing to remember the life and legacy of John Fugman. In this memorial tribute, we hear from those who worked alongside John both in the fire service and Boy Scouts of America. Rest in peace, John.
00:00 - VDFP welcomed members of the General Assembly to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Training Academy in Leesburg for a look at firefighter training in action. Thank you to the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System for their partnership in making this event a success.
- The Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, June 6 at 12 p.m. All participating honor guard are requested to report to the Richmond Raceway Main Exhibition Hall at 8 a.m. There will be a meeting at 8:30 a.m.
- We're back with another #Podcast drop! Deputy Chief of Operations Michael Brashear of the Virginia Beach Fire Department offers a comprehensive perspective on leadership, operational readiness, and the evolving challenges of the fire service. bit.ly/4i2pqcS
- The Fire Incident Reporting Grant Program supports local jurisdictions in accurately documenting emergency incidents through NERIS. All applicants must submit a fully completed application, signed by an authorized person by August 31. bit.ly/48Wpzv6
- 19 students participated in the three-week 1033 Fire Marshal Academy in Charlottesville! Instruction included: scene safety, fire science and behavior, electrical systems, & building construction. Congratulations to all students for their hard work and dedication!
