- En Español |
- Text Size : A, A, A |
Printer-friendly
Virginia Fire Marshal Academy
Robert.Bailey[located_at]vdfp[period]virginia[period]gov — Division Chief
1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059-4500
Phone Number: 804/ 371-0220
Fax: 804/ 371-3407
E-mail: wayne.baber[located_at]vdfp[period]virginia[period]gov
wayne.baber[located_at]vdfp[period]virginia[period]gov — Deputy Chief (Recertification)
naomi.mottley[located_at]vdfp[period]virginia[period]gov — Administrative Specialist II
Lorri.Bowen[located_at]vdfp[period]virginia[period]gov — Office Assistant
johnd.jenkins[located_at]vdfp[period]virginia[period]gov — Pub Ed Coordinator
About the Division
Fighting to prevent and investigate the devastating effects of fire, fire marshals serve as the law and code enforcement arm of the fire service. After receiving extensive training, fire inspectors and investigators are responsible for fire prevention, inspections and investigations. The Virginia Fire Marshal Academy recruits instructors to teach these extensive programs and organizes training classes that are held throughout the Commonwealth.
Testing and Attendance Policies for the Virginia Fire Service Community
Student Guide to Testing and Attendance
VFMA Courses
VFMA Course Descriptions
VFMA Application Form (PDF) - New
VFMA Course Request Form (PDF)
VFMA Roll Call Sheet (PDF)
Civilian Entry Instructions and Study Guide (PDF)
If you are interested in attending, please contact the Fire Marshal Academy at 804-249-1955 for more information.
Recertification Information
Department of Housing and Community Development – http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/BuildingandFireCodesTraining/default.htm
Virginia Chapter – International Association of Arson Investigators – www.vaiaai.com
Virginia Fire Prevention Association – www.vfpa.org
All Students requesting retest must contact the VFMA office directly at 804.249.1956
*Please Note* - As of January 1, 2008 all students are required to complete a Criminal History check either through your local jurisdiction or through the Virginia State Police online form (SP-230). Click here to complete VSP Form. If you have already completed a criminal history check with your department with in the last 2 years, a letter from the department for our file will suffice.
2010-2011 VFMA School Schedule
| School | Start | End | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 | 8-30-10 | 9-1-10 | Richmond - VFMA |
| 1033 Fire Investigator Due to Labor Day (holiday), class begins on Tuesday, September 7th; first week will be four-ten hour days. |
9-6-10 | 9-24-10 | Charlottesville |
| 1031 Fire Inspector | 9-13-10 | 10-1-10 | Roanoke |
| Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention Specialist 2 | 9-29-10 | 9-30-10 | Richmond - VFMA |
| Environmental Crimes | 11-1-10 | 11-5-10 | Charlottesville |
| 1033 Fire Investigator | 11-1-10 | 11-19-10 | Richmond - VDFP |
| Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2 | 11-15-10 | 11-16-10 | Suffolk |
| Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2 | 1-?-11 | 1-?-11 | Fort Lee |
| 1031 Fire Inspector | 1-10-11 | 1-28-11 | Hampton |
| 1033 Fire Investigator | 1-31-11 | 2-18-11 | Virginia Beach |
| Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention Specialist 2 | 2-?-11 | 2-?-11 | N/W VA |
| Environmental Crimes | 2-21-11 | 2-25-11 | VSP Academy |
| Law Enforcement | 2-28-11 | 4-29-11 | Fort AP Hill |
| Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention Specialist 1 | 3-?-11 | 3-?-11 | S/W VA |
| Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 | 3-?-11 | 3-?-11 | Warren County |
| 1031 Fire Inspector | 3-7-11 | 3-25-11 | NOVA |
| Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention Specialist 2 | 4-?-11 | 4-?-11 | Tidewater |
| Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention Specialist 1 | 5-?-11 | 5-?-11 | Charlottesville |
| 1033 Fire Investigator | 5-9-11 | 5-27-11 | NOVA (Loudoun County) |
| 1031 Fire Inspector | 5-31-11 | 6-17-11 | Richmond |
| Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2 | 6-?-11 | 6-?-11 | S/W VA |
| 1033 Fire Investigator | 6-13-11 | 7-1-11 | Roanoke |
| 1031 Fire Inspector | 8-1-11 | 8-19-11 | Staunton |
| 1033 Fire Investigator | 9-12-11 | 9-30-11 | Charlottesville |
| 1031 Fire Inspector | 10-11-11 | 10-28-11 | TBA |
| 1033 Fire Investigator | 10-31-11 | 11-18-11 | Richmond |
| 1033 Fire Investigator Rescheduled from 7-12 – 7-30 |
TBA | TBA | Damascus |
| Communicating With Children T-T-T | TBA |
Additional Training
No additional training is listed at this time.
