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

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 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
Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 01/23/2012 01/25/2012 Alexandria
1031 Fire Inspector - Cancelled 01/23/2012 02/10/2012 Tidewater
CFFI, Module II 01/25/2012 01/26/2012 Fauquier
Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention Specialist 2 - Cancelled 02/04/2012 02/05/2012 Loudoun
Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 02/06/2012 02/08/2012 Alexandria
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Recert
VA Fire Chiefs Assoc.		 8am on
02/23/2012		 5pm on
02/23/2012		 Virginia Beach
Convention Center
NFPA 1033 Fire investigator Recert
A Fire Chiefs Assoc.		 8am on
02/24/2012		 5pm on
02/24/2012		 Virginia Beach
Convention Center
Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention Specialist 1 02/25/2012 02/26/2012 Hanover
1033 Fire Investigator 02/27/2012 03/23/2012 Va Beach
1031 Fire Inspector 03/12/2012 03/30/2012 Richmond
Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2 - pilot 03/31/2012 04/01/2012 Galax
Law Enforcement School 04/16/2012 06/15/2012 AP Hill
Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2 - pilot 04/23/2012 04/24/2012 Frederick
1031 Fire Inspector 04/30/2012 05/18/2012 Loudoun
Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2 - pilot 05/14/2012 05/15/2012 VFMA
1031 Fire Inspector 07/09/2012 07/27/2012 Staunton
1033 Fire Investigator 07/23/2012 08/17/2012 Roanoke
1031 Fire Inspector 09/10/2012 09/28/2012 Roanoke
1033 Fire Investigator 09/10/2012 10/05/2012 NOVA
1033 Fire Investigator 10/22/2012 11/16/2012 Richmond
Communicating With Children T-T-T     TBA

Additional Training

 

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  • Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012