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Virginia Fire Marshal Academy
Contact Information

Robert Bailey — Division Chief
Robert.Bailey@vdfp.virginia.gov
1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059-4500
Phone Number: 804/ 371-0220
Fax: 804/ 371-3407
E-mail: fma@vdfp.virginia.gov
Wayne Baber — Deputy Chief (Recertification)
wayne.baber@vdfp.virginia.gov
Naomi Mottley — Administrative Specialist II
Naomi.Mottley@vdfp.virginia.gov
Lorri Bowen — Office Assistant
Lorri.Bowen@vdfp.virginia.gov
J. D. Jenkins — Pub Ed Coordinator
johnd.jenkins@vdfp.virginia.gov
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
- CVFMA 2011-2012 Schedule
- Central Virginia Fire Fighters Assoication
- Northern Virginia Joint Committee on Fire and Arson
