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Virginia Fire Marshal Academy

Contact Information

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Robert Bailey — Division Chief

1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059-4500
Phone Number: 804/ 371-0220
Fax: 804/ 371-3407
E-mail:

Wayne Baber — Deputy Chief (Recertification)

Naomi Mottley — Administrative Specialist II

Lorri Bowen — Office Assistant

J. D. Jenkins — 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)
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

NFPA 1031-1033 Recertification Requirements

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.

2012-2013 VFMA School Schedule

Please note starting July 1st, 1033 Fire Investigator will be extending the hours from 3 weeks (120 hours) to 4 weeks (160 hours).

School Start End Location
1033 Fire Investigator 02/25/2013 03/22/2013 Virginia Beach
1035 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist 1 03/19/2013 03/20/2013 Fairfax - City
Law Enforcement School 04/01/2013 06/07/2013 Fort AP Hill
1031 Fire Inspector Cancelled 04/08/2013 04/26/2013 Charlottesville
1035 Public Educator 1 Cancelled 04/26/2013 04/28/2013 Martinsville
1035 Public Educator 2 05/14/2013 05/15/2013 Lynchburg
1035 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist 1 06/22/2013 06/23/2013 Albemarle
1035 Public Educator 1 06/24/2013 06/26/2013 King George
1033 Fire Investigator 07/08/2013 08/02/2013 Lynchburg
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist 2 07/09/2013 07/10/2013 Rockingham
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist 2 08/05/2013 08/06/2013 Bristol
Public Educator 2 08/07/2013 08/09/2013 Chilhowie
1031 Fire Inspector 08/12/2013 08/30/2013 Roanoke
1033 Fire Investigator 08/19/2013 09/13/2013 Prince Willam
Public Educator 2 08/23/2013 08/25/2013 VFMA
1035 Public Educator 1 09/08/2013 09/15/2013 Sterling
1031 Fire Inspector 09/16/2013 10/04/2013 Winchester
1033 Fire Investigator 10/07/2013 11/01/2013 Richmond
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist 2 10/30/2013 10/31/2013 VFMA
1035 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist 1 11/04/2013 11/05/2013 Hampton
Environmental Crimes 11/04/2013 11/08/2013 TBD
1031 Fire Inspector 12/02/2013 12/20/2013 Virginia Beach

Recertification Opportunities

 

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  • Last Updated: Monday, December 13, 2010