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Posted: Jan. 31, 2026
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Updated Feb. 2, 2026:
Governor Spanberger announced Jamey Brads as Deputy Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs.
Brads joined VDFP in 2016 as the Chief of Heavy Technical Rescue, known today as Special Operations, before being promoted to Chief of Training and Operations.
He has worked in the fire service for over 30 years, serving in multiple roles including firefighter, company officer and chief officer. He is a member of Virginia Task Force 2, FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team based in Virginia Beach, and is a Division/Group Supervisor on the Federal Incident Support Team supporting national urban search and rescue operations. Brads is also a FEMA instructor in both the Structural Collapse Specialist and Heavy Equipment Rigging Specialist disciplines.
Brads serves on three NFPA committees for technical rescue training, operations, and equipment. He is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Urban Search and Rescue committee and serves on the executive board of the State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance. Brads serves as the commonwealth’s representative for the National Fire Academy and the North American Fire Training Directors.
Brads has two associates degrees, a bachelor’s degree in emergency disaster management and is currently finishing up his master’s degree in homeland security/disaster management. He has been married for 30 years and has two adult sons who both work in public safety.
VDFP extends sincere appreciation to Nick Nanna for his service as VDFP Deputy Director in Governor Youngkin’s administration.
Nanna oversaw training and operations, safety, and government affairs. He also assisted with implementing various initiatives on behalf of the Executive Director.
We wish him all the best in retirement!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RICHMOND – Governor-elect Spanberger today announced Brad Creasy as Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs.
“I am honored to be reappointed as Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs,” said Brad Creasy. “I’m grateful for the trust placed in me and look forward to building on our progress, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring Virginia remains a leader in fire service training, safety, and preparedness.”
Since joining VDFP in May 2022, Creasy has led a transformation of the agency focused on innovation and streamlining agency procedures. He raised adjunct instructor pay to stay competitive in the market, initiated the agency’s move to computer-based testing, and remained focused on advocating for funding and key priorities in support of Virginia’s fire service.
Creasy is an accomplished public safety professional with more than three decades of fire and emergency services experience.
He began his career with the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department before becoming a career firefighter with the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. Creasy served in Roanoke City for 21 years and rose through the ranks to captain. Creasy was also the fire chief for the Town of Bedford for 15 years.
Creasy received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Liberty University. He is a Virginia Fire Officer Academy graduate and holds the Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFO) from the Center for Public Safety Excellence and is currently pursuing his Executive Fire Officer credential.
To read the full announcement from the transition team, click this link: https://spanbergertransition.com/news/governor-elect-spanberger-announces-additional-staff-administration-appointments/
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