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2012 Archives
- March 2012 Logbook is now available!
- 2011 Governor's Fire Services Awards Video
- Spring 2012 - Change Your Clock, Check Your Battery Press Release
- Governor's 2011 Fire Service Awards Press Release
- Governor's 2011 Fire Services Awards
- January 2012 Logbook is now available!
2011 Archives
- Winter Fire Safety Press Release
- VDFP 2011 Holiday Card
- VDFP Bi-Monthly Newsletter - November 2011
- Change Your Clock, Check Your Battery
- Virginia Public Safety EXPO
- SPS EXPO - November 10, 2011
- October 9-15, 2011 is Fire Prevention Week
- Line of Duty Death Census Form
- Fire Prevention Week
- September 11th Letter from Governor McDonnell
- Earthquake Fire Safety Press Release
- Structural Collapse Technician Course
- Emergency Exit Signs Recalled by Best LIghting Products Due to Failure to Illuminate
- Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15, 2011
- Fire Science Classes at JSRCC Fall 2011
- Fire Science Certificate Program at Germanna
- 2011 Fall Semester Fire Science Technology at Germanna
- TDC Safety Newsletter on Fuel Spills and Fires
- July 2011 Logbook is now available!
- 1st Annual Richmond 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb
- Everyone Goes Home - Make Sure You Are Covered
- May 2011 Logbook
- VFC Foundation - Golf Tournament Brochure
- 2010 VFIRS Annual Report
- Run for Our Heroes 2011
- March 2011 Logbook
- Public Safety Memorial Challenge Coins
- VPSF 6th Annual Golf Tournament
- Fire and LIfe Safety Bulletin
- CPSE 2011 Excellence Conference
- 2010 Governor's Fire Service Awards
- 2011 Virginia State Fire Instructor Symposium
- 2011 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
- January 2011 Logbook
- 2011 Virginia Fire Officer Academy
- 2011 Fire Officer Seminar Registration
2010 Archives
- 2010 Equity and Diversity Seminar
- Virginia In State National Fire Academy Weekend
- Holiday Fire Safety Tips - Press Release
- November 2010 Logbook
- Save the Date - In State National Fire Academy Weekend
- Spring 2011 Fire Science Technology Online Courses at Germanna Community College
- VDFP's Technical Rescue Division makes news providing Trench Rescue training in Staunton, Virginia
- Free First Responder Day
- Get Alarmed, Virginia Smoke Alarm Grant
- Department of Interior Grants
- Fire and Life Safety Bulletin
- Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
- 5-Alarm Fire Festival
- Fire Prevention Week 2010
- FDSOA: Incident Safety Office Course and Exam
- Scout Surge 9/11
- VDFP 2010 Annual Report
- Virginia First Responder LODD/ Disability Benefits Seminar
- Safety Recommendations from Tragedy
- Wise County Regional School
- VDFP Facebook Usage Policy
- Southside Virginia Volunteer Firefighters Association 2010 Training Expo
- Beyond Hoses & Helmets Event
- Division 1 Regional Testing
- State Weekend at the U.S. National Fire Academy
- VDFP new Adjunct Fire Instructor hiring process open through July 30
- Women in the Fire Service Workshop Flyer | Registration
- VDOF Awards $234,000 to 119 Volunteer Fire Departments; Grants to Help Fire Department Preparedness
- Prepare for an Injury-Free Independence Day
- October 2010 AFSA IBC and NFPA #25 Seminars
- No Show Policy (Effective July 1, 2010)
- Five Year Training Plan for VFSB (Effective July 1, 2010)
- Fireman Race for Childhood Cancer Support
- Worcester 10 Years Later
- 2010 Professional Development Seminar
- Fighting Fires with Facts Report – Volume 4
- Develop Your Leadership Skills with Chief Alan Brunacini
- 2009 VFIRS Annual Report
- Autism Risk & Safety Training Session
- Proposed Policy to be discussed and voted on at the June 4-5 Virginia Fire Service Board meeting
- 8th Professional Development Seminar
- 2010 Fire Instructor Symposium Central VA Community College - Bedford, VA Pretest period now open through May 15
- Let's Retire Fire: Fire Safety for Seniors
- Virginia Fire Training Weekend 2010
- A Message from VFCA President Charles Werner
- March 2010 Logbook
Read more Logbooks from our archive - Governor's Fire Service Awards
- State Weekend at the U.S. National Fire Academy
- 2010 Virginia Fire Instructor Symposium - Bedford, VA - June 19-20, 2010
- Richmond Metro Chiefs - Big Box Training Symposium
- 2009 Governor's Fire Service Awards
- Propane Industry Responders' Conference
- 2010 Spring VDFP Heavy and Technical Rescue schedule released
- Virginia Fire Officer Academy Application Deadline March 15
- January 2010 Logbook
- Read more Logbooks from our archive
- Firesafe Cigarette Certification
2009 Archives
- New Fire Fighter I & II TtT (FAQ's)
- Winter Heating Safety Tips
- 'Tis the Season to Share in Fire Safety
- Winter Weather Driving Safety
- VDFP Strategic Plan for 2010-2012
- Funding Opportunity - Preventing Unintentional Injuries (VDH)
- Governor's FY2010 Budget Reduction Plan - Impact on Aid to Localities
- G-3 Memo to Building & Fire Officials
- 2009 VDFP Annual Report
- Get Alarmed Virginia Program Saves 5 Lives
- 2008 VFIRS Annual Report
- Command & General Staff Management Team Simulation
- Fireman Race for Childhood Cancer
- Prepare for an Injury-Free Independence Day
- Sale of Novelty Lighters to Juveniles Prohibited on July 1
- VFIRS - Fighting Fires with Facts Archive
- Virginia Weekend at Emmitsburg, MD - National Fire Academy Sept. 19-20, 2009
- NEW: Swine Flu information for First Responders
- Please Note: Beginning October 1, 2008, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) has modified the way in-which it will provide several of its Attendance Certificates.
- NEW - Group Purchasing: Does It Work For the Fire Service?"
- Mayday Awareness Train-the-Trainer released. Take the Administrative program on the VDFP Knowledge Centre
- 2009 VIRGINIA FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL SERVICE
- I95 Corridor Coalition Quick Clearance Training Workshop
- 2009 Equity Diversity Coference, Alexandria VA
- Reflecting on Vehicle-Related Line-of-Duty Deaths and Injuries - Take the Pledge!
- April Fire Team USA Virginia Seminar
- VFIRS - 2008 Virginia Fire Dollar Loss and Property Saved
- Prepare Now for Grilling Season
- The One-Hour Spring Fire Safety Checklist
- VDFP Releases Fire Service Needs Assessment (Jan 2009)
2008 Archives
- Public Safety Employee Disaster Assistance Program - Please bookmark this page.
- Reminder: Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery“Protect Your Loved Ones”
- "The Great Escape II" New Kent Fire-Rescue wishes to invite <<Read more<<
- Fire Prevention Week Brings Reminder: Prevent Home Fires
- October 5-11 is Fire Prevention Week
- ARFF News
- September is Campus Fire Safety Month
- Home Fire Safety Practices Make All the Difference
- NFPA Announces Theme for Fire Prevention Week 2008
- Fireworks - 2008 Analysis Report
- Schools Out: Time to Discuss Child Fire Safety
- Virginia Fire and EMS Organizations Seek Community Help
- Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association launches new website.
- Children’s Hospital, Fire and Local Recreation Departments Unite to Save Lives
- USFA and DOT Complete Study of Traffic Incident Management Systems
- Home Safety Month 2008 - Home Safety Council
- EDAP Grant Period Now Open
- Virginia Open Burning Law in Effect
- 15th Annual Life Safety Achievement award / Download Application here
- VDFP Receives National Pro Board Re-accreditation
- A Moment of Silence to be observed - June 7, 2008
- Memorial Service to Honor Five Virginia Firefighters
- <2008 VIRGINIA FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL SERVICE - Richmond International Raceway Complex - Richmond, Virginia 7 June 2008.
Download Honor Guard Participation Form here - 2007 Governor’s Fire Service Awards Recipients Recognized
- American Heart Month Presents Opportunity to Focus on Firefighter Health
- 2008 Virginia Fire Instructor College information.
- New USFA Smoking and Home Fires Campaign
- Burn Awareness Week Promotes Gasoline Burn Prevention
- Virginia Public Safety Honor Guard seeking Operations Commanders. Click here for application instructions.
- New USFA Smoking and Home Fires Campaign
2007 Archives
- Heating Season Brings Reminder: Beware of Fire Risks
- GOVERNOR KAINE ISSUES STATEWIDE BURNING BAN ~ Declares statewide state of emergency ~
- Change Your Clock, Check Your Battery! The End of Daylight Saving Time Could Save Your Life
- Fire Prevention Week Brings Reminder: Practice Your Escape Plan
- Fredericksburg region firehouses are about to become online classrooms for cutting- edge fire science technology lessons.
- VDFP to Distribute 5, 800 Carbon Monoxide Alarms Statewide
- Virginia Fire Service to Conduct First-Ever “Safety Through Leadership” Academy
- Stafford Sherrif's Office LODD. Funeral Arrangements Attached
- School Year Ending: Great Opportunity to Discuss Child Fire Safety Press Release
- Have a Fire Safe Fourth of July - Press Release
- Take 25 - Make Time to Talk about Child Safety
- Protect Your Family with Early Warning Devices and Escape Plans
- VDFP Announces CO Alarm Grant Program “Exposing the Invisible Killer”
- New CO Alarm Grant Program Details
- STATE AGENCIES ENCOURAGE VIRGINIANS TO RECOGNIZE MAY 6-12 AS ARSON AWARENESS WEEK
- The New Hope Volunteer Fire Department is holding a Memorial Service on May 12, 2007 at 2:00 pm for Firefighter David Reynolds
- Occupational Development recommendation announced
- MOMENT OF SILENCE - In Honor of Prince William County Firefighter Kyle Wilson
- Firefighter killed in blaze! We are truly saddened by the death of Technician I Wilson
- 2006 Govenor's Awards presented during Mid-Winter Chief's Conference
- Virginia Secretary of Public Safety Hosts 3rd Annual “Public Safety Supplier Diversity Fair” for Small, Women, and Minority-Owned Businesses
- Virginia Performs -This website shows you how Virginia is doing in areas that affect quality of life for you and your family
2006 Archives
- VDFP Annual Report - 2005 .pdf...More Details>>
- Governor Timothy M. Kaine has appointed Billy Shelton to the position of Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Be Fire Safe this holiday season- Radio PSAs .mp3
- Holiday season brings increased risk for home fires
Virginia State Fire Marshal and Virginia Department of Fire Programs provide tips for keeping safe and enjoying the season.pdf - <<Details<< - State agency provides over 10,000 smoke alarms statewide
- Deadline is Dec. 15, 2006 - GOVERNOR’S 2006 VIRGINIA FIRE SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM NOMINATION PACKET
- Virginia Department of Fire Programs suggests Halloween fire safety tips
- Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery – A practice that could Save Your Life
- Open Meeting] The Virginia Fire Services Board will hold their Executive Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 10/11/06 at 3 pm. The meeting is at the South Hill Fire Dept in South Hill, VA -(434)-447-8227. Committee Meetings followed by Full VFSB meeting will be on 10/12 -10/13, 2006 VFSB Schedule
- Governor Kaine requests Federal Disaster Assistance in wake of Severe Weather
- Governor Kaine declares October 8-14, 2006 as Fire Prevention week in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Watch what you heat – one of every three home fires begins in the kitchen
- Summer Fire Safety Press Release
- DFP May, 2006 Logbook
- A Moment of Silence.pdf...Details
- STATE AGENCIES ENCOURAGE VIRGINIANS TO RECOGNIZE MAY 7-13, 2006 AS ARSON AWARENESS WEEK
- The Virginia Department of Fire Programs is pleased to announce that testing for Heavy and Technical Rescue Specialist will be held June 16, 17, and 18, 2006.
