Special Operations

• This course provides a foundation to prepare students for a wide variety of possible passenger vehicle rescue operations based on objectives from NFPA 1006, Standard on Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications and NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.

  This 16- hour course provides the entry-level rescuer with classroom and practical training in common passenger vehicle rescue.  This course meets the requirements for NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 8 and the students will perform at the Passenger Vehicle Operations and Technician Levels as specified in NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 8.

  This course combines classroom and practical training for performance at a common passenger vehicle rescue.  This includes vehicle anatomy, systematic approach to vehicle rescue incidents, common passenger vehicle stabilization, incident hazard isolation, access and egress of common passenger vehicles, disentanglement of victims, the packaging and removal of victims for a common passenger vehicle and operating as a member of a rescue team and directing rescue operations.

  Students will receive a VDFP Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion of the course.

  Prerequisites:
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed.  2021
  • Passenger Vehicle Operations and Technician Review Guide
  • Passenger Vehicle Operations and Technician Review Quiz
  
  2025 Offerings:
  • February 1-2 (Carroll County)
  • April 12-13 (Caroline Regional)*
  • May 3-4 (Farmville)
  • May 17-18 (Montgomery County)
  • June 21-22 (Bath)
  • November 1-2 (Southside Regional: Pittsylvania)
    
    
  *Contact locality for registration

• This course provides a foundation to prepare students for a wide variety of possible heavy vehicle rescue operations based on objectives from NFPA 1006 Standard on Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 2500/1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.

  This 24-hour course provides the rescuer with classroom and practical training in common heavy vehicle rescue. This course meets the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 9 and the students will perform at the Heavy Vehicle Operations and Technician Levels as specified in NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 8.

  This course combines classroom and practical training for performance at a common heavy vehicle rescue. To include vehicle anatomy, systematic approach to heavy vehicle rescue incidents, heavy vehicle stabilization, resource recognition for the use of heavy equipment during an incident, incident hazard isolation, access and egress of heavy vehicles, disentanglement of victims which includes heavy lifting operations with various rescue tools, the packaging and removal of victims from a heavy vehicle and operating as a member of a rescue team and directing rescue operations.

  Prerequisites:
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Passenger Vehicle Operations and Technician or Vehicle Operations Standard Year 2013 to present
    
    
  2025 Offerings:
  • January 24-26 (South Hill)
  • February 14-16 (Loudoun)
  • March 3-5 (Division 5 Rescue Week - Hampton)
  • March 14-16 (Albemarle Regional)*
  • April 23-25 (Division 1 Rescue Week)
  • June 18-20 (Fairfax)
  • October 1-3 (Division 2 Rescue Week - Rockingham)
  • October 15-17 (Division 1 Rescue Week)
  • November 7-9 (Nelson County)
  • December 5-7 (Blacksburg)

  *Remaining seats registration will open to the State on 1/14/2025

• This program meets or exceeds the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standards on Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualification, Chapter 12, Awareness & Operations. The students will learn to perform at the Operations Level as specified in NFPA 1670, Standards on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 12.

  This 16-hour program includes classroom and practical training in common machinery anatomy, systematic approach to machinery rescue incidents, common machinery stabilization, incident hazard isolation, access and egress of common machinery, disentanglement of victims, the packaging and removal of victims, and operating as a member of a rescue team and directing rescue operations.

  Prerequisites:
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Passenger Vehicle Operations and Technician or Vehicle Operations Standard Year 2013 to present
    
    
  2025 Offerings:
  • March 15-16 (Albemarle Regional)*
  • March 31-April 1 (Division 6 Rescue Week - Roanoke)
  • April 12-13 (Caroline Regional)**
  • April 21-22 (Division 1 Rescue Week)
  • September 13-14 (Wise Regional)
  • October 13-14 (Division 1 Rescue Week)
  • November 1-2 (Southside Regional: Henry County)
    
    
  *Remaining seats registration will open to the State on 1/14/2025
  **Contact locality for registration

• This course provides a foundation to prepare students for a wide variety of possible rope rescue operations (low and high angle) based on objectives from NFPA 1006, Standard on Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications and NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents. 

  The 32-hour course provides the entry-level rescuer with classroom and practical training in the understanding of operating in a low and high angle environment.  This course meets the requirements for NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5, and the students will train to perform at the Operations Level as specified in NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 5 Rope Rescue. 

  The course combines classroom and practical training for performance at an operations level involving rope rescues including directing rope rescue system operations, scene size up, PPE and equipment maintenance, knots, mechanical advantage systems, lowering systems, tensioned two rope systems, multiple point anchor systems, fixed rope systems, and serving as a litter attendant in a low and high angle environment.  The program presents the concepts and application of vectors, resultants, system slack, safety checks and tensioned two rope systems. 

  Prerequisites: 
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Low Angle / Rope Operations Review Guide
  • Low Angle / Rope Operations Review Quiz 
    
    
  2025 Offerings: 
  • July 12-13 & July 19-20 (Botetourt County)
  • July 26-27 & August 2-3 (Orange)
  • December 6-7 & December 13-14 (South Boston) 

• This program meets or exceeds the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4. The students will learn to perform at the Technician Level as specified in NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 16.

  This 32 hour program includes classroom and practical training including climbing vertically and horizontally on a structure above their anchors, completing an assignment while suspended from a rope rescue system, moving a victim, selecting and constructing a system, directing a team in the operation on various structures such as cell towers, cranes and transmission towers.

  Prerequisites:
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Rope Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
  • Rope Technician (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
    
    
  2025 Offerings:
  • March 4-7 (Division 5 Rescue Week - Virginia Beach)
  • March 24-27 (Bedford)
  • June 2-5 (Division 7 Rescue Week - Prince William)
  • August 4-7 (Division 3 Rescue Week - Bedford)
  • November 3-6 (Virginia Beach)
  • December 8-11 (Prince William)

• This course provides a foundation to prepare students for a wide variety of possible confined space rescue operations based on objectives from NFPA 1006 Standard on Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.

  The 16-hour course provides the entry-level rescuer with classroom and practical training in the
  understanding of the confined space environment and line of sight rescues. This course meets the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 7 and the students will train to perform at the Operations Level as specified in NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 7 Confined Space Search and Rescue.

  Course topics include identifying confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces, state and federal regulations, components of an operations level rescue operation, hazard recognition/risk assessment, atmospheric monitoring, preparation for entry, entering both vertical and horizontally oriented confined spaces, packaging a victim and safe removal of the victim and all entrants.

  Prerequisites:
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Rope Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
    
    
  2025 Offerings:
  • February 1-2 (Accomack)
  • March 3-4 (Division 5 Rescue Week - Norfolk)
  • April 21-22 (Division 1 -Rescue Week)
  • September 13-14 (Wise Regional)
  • October 13-14 (Division 1 Rescue Week)

• This course provides a foundation to prepare students for a wide variety of possible trench rescue operations based on objectives from NFPA 1006 Standard on Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 2500/1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.

  This 16-hour course provides the entry-level rescuer with classroom and practical training in the understanding of, and operations withing, a trench rescue environment. This course meets the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 12 and the students will train to perform at the Operations Level as specified in NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 11 Trench Search and Rescue.

  This course combines classroom and practical training for performance at an operations level involving trench rescues, to include sizing up existing and potential conditions at a trench emergency, implementing a hazard control plan, identifying soil types and collapse patterns, implementing a shoring plan for a nonintersecting trench no more than 8 feet in depth, conducting digging operations, and removing a victim from a trench. The course presents tabulated data and introduces students to shoring techniques using lumber, pneumatic struts, and a range of backfill options.

  Prerequisites:
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Rope Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
  • Confined Space Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
  • Trench Operations Review Guide
  • Trench Operations Review Quiz
    
    
  2025 Offerings:
  • March 3-4 (Division 5 Rescue Week - Suffolk)
  • April 21-22 (Division 1 Rescue Week)
  • August 6-7 (Division 3 Rescue Week - Lynchburg)
  • October 13-14 (Division 1 Rescue Week)

• This program meets or exceeds the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standard for the Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 17. The student will learn to perform at the Technician level as specified in NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents and Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, Chapter 16.

  This 30-hour program is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of surface water rescue of victims in confined water or water whose movement is less than 1 knot. Students will receive training in planning the response, proper PPE selection, information gathering, reach and throw rescue techniques, boat assisted rescue and recovery techniques and personal survival/self-rescue skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate survival-swimming skills with the use of a personal floatation device as part of the class.

  Prerequisites:

  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Surface Water Swim Test Requirements Video
  • Surface Water Operations and Technician On Demand Pre-Course

   

  2025 Offerings:

  • May 19-21 (Chesapeake)
  • June 27-29 (Culpeper)
  • July 18-20 (South Boston)
  • August 15-17 (Hanover)
  • September 26-28 (Division 2 Rescue Week - Rockingham)
• This course provides foundational training to advanced skills and techniques to prepare students for a wide variety of possible water rescues that incorporates swift water / flood rescue based on objectives from NFPA 1006 Standard on Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 2500/1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.
  
  The 40-hour course provides the rescuer with classroom and practical training in the understanding of operating in a swift water / flood rescue environment. This course meets the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapters 18 and 23 and the students will train to perform at the Operations and Technician Level as specified in NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapters 18 and 23, swift water / flood rescue. Prior to practical training, each student is required to successfully complete a swim qualification test to establish a student’s ability to have swim skills required to complete the required skills while operating in swift / flood water rescue environments.  During the four days of instruction, students will learn about operating on scene of a swift / flood water incident, water hazards, personal protective equipment, resources required (ie. High water vehicles, helicopters), hydrology, swim techniques in moving water, rope systems, shore-based rescue, and skills needed to execute a “Go” rescue.
  
  Prerequisites:
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Surface Water Operations and Technician
  • Low Angle Rope Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present) or Rope Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
  • Swift Water Swim Test Requirements Video
  • Swift Water Operations and Technician Review Guide
  • Swift Water Operations and Technician Review Quiz
    
    
  2025 Offerings:
  • March 17-20 (Blacksburg)
  • April 10-13 (Danville)
  • October 16-19 (Division 1 Rescue Week - Henrico)
  • November 13-16 (Hanover)

• This course provides foundational training to advanced skills and techniques to prepare students for a wide variety of possible water rescues that incorporates watercraft rescue based on objectives from NFPA 1006 Standard on Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 2500/1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.

  The 40-hour course provides the rescuer with classroom and practical training in the understanding of operating watercraft in a rescue environment. This course meets the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 22 and the students will train to perform at the Operations and Technician Level as specified in NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 22, watercraft rescue. During the four days of instruction, students will learn about identifying the types of watercraft used and configured by organizations so that their limitations, capabilities, load ratings, performance criteria, and considerations for their deployment and recovery in the intended environments, along with locating access and egress points, propulsion systems, steering controls, communications, emergency equipment, and necessary fittings and portals for water and weathertight integrity.  Prepare a watercraft to get underway, given a watercraft available to the agency so that preoperational checks are performed, systems are energized, propulsions systems started, functional checked conducted, and the watercraft is ready to be deployed.  Students will operate and maneuver watercraft as set by the program.

  Prerequisites:
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Surface Water Operations and Technician
  • Swift Water Operations and Technician
  • Watercraft Operations and Technician Review Guide
  • Watercraft Operations and Technician Review Quiz
    
    
  2025 Offerings:
  • March 29-30 & April 5-6 (Division 6 Rescue Week - Danville)
  • September 22-25 (Virginia Beach)
  • December 8-11 (Virginia Beach)

• This program meets or exceeds the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standards for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualification, Chapter 9, Level 1. The students will learn to perform at the Operations Level as specified in NFPA 1670, Standards on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Structural Collapse, Chapter 5.

  This 16 hour program includes classroom and practical training in conducting a size-up, determining victim location, developing and implementing an IAP. Searching the structure, locating the victim then lifting and moving heavy objects to release the victim and stabilizing their injuries for removal. The student will construct and place shoring components to stabilize the light frame structure to allow access to victims. The student will complete all skills in a safe manner.

  Prerequisites:
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Passenger Vehicle Operations and Technician (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
  • Rope Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
  • Confined Space Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
  • Trench Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
    
    
  2025 Offerings:
  • March 8-9 (Division 5 Rescue Week - Portsmouth)
  • September 18-19 (Stafford)

• This course provides a foundation to prepare students for a wide variety of possible trench rescue operations based on objectives from NFPA 1006 Standard on Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 2500/1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.

  This 24-hour course provides the entry-level rescuer with classroom and practical training in the understanding of, and operations within, a trench rescue environment. This course meets the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 12 and the students will train to perform at the Technician Level as specified in NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 11 Trench Search and Rescue.

  This course combines classroom and practical training for performance at a technician level involving trench rescues, to include sizing up existing and potential conditions at a trench emergency, implementing a hazard control plan, identifying soil types and collapse patterns, implementing a shoring plan for an intersecting trench, implanting a shoring plan for a deep trench, implementing a shoring plan for a significant wall failure, conducting a heavy lift operations, conducting digging operations, and removing a victim from a trench. The course presents tabulated data and introduces students to shoring techniques using pneumatic struts and a range of backfill options.

  Prerequisites:

  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Rope Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
  • Confined Space Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
  • Trench Operations (NFPA 1006 Standard Year 2013 to Present)
  • Trench Technician Review Guide
  • Trench Technician Review Quiz 

  2025 Offerings:

  • March 5-7 (Division 5 Rescue Week - Suffolk)
  • April 2-4 (Division 6 Rescue Week - Roanoke)
  • April 23-25 (Division 1 Rescue Week)
  • October 15-17 (Division 1 Rescue Week)

• This course provides a foundation to prepare students for a wide variety of possible rope rescue operations (low and high angle) based on objectives from NFPA 1006 Standard on Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 2500/1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.

  The 16-hour course provides the entry-level rescuer with classroom and practical training in low angle rope rescues. This course meets the requirements for NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5 and the students will train to perform at the Low Angle Rope Rescue Level as specified in NFPA 2500/1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, Chapter 5 Rope Rescue.

  The course combines classroom and practical training for performance at a low angle operations level involving rope rescues. To include, directing low angle rope rescue system operations, scene size up, PPE and equipment maintenance, knots, mechanical advantage systems, lowering systems, tensioned two rope systems, multiple point anchor systems, fixed rope systems, and serving as a litter attendant in a low angle environment. The program presents the concepts and application of system slack, safety checks and tensioned two rope systems.

  Prerequisites:
  • Technical Rescue Awareness Ed. 2021
  • Low Angle / Rope Operations Review Guide
  • Low Angle / Rope Operations Review Quiz
    
    
  2025 Offerings:
  • May 3-4 (Farmville)
  • August 23-24 (Surry County)

ARFF 2026 Training Schedule

• Course Introduction

  The Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) Certification Program prepares firefighters to safely and effectively respond to aircraft emergencies. This program is aligned with NFPA 1010: Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications and prepares participants to operate within the unique hazards of the aviation environment.

  Course Description

  This program provides firefighters with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to safely and effectively perform aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) operations. The curriculum aligns with NFPA 1010 and incorporates classroom, practical, and live fire training evolutions in accordance with FAA Part 139 and NFPA 1403. The curriculum utilizes the current edition of IFSTA Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.

  Course Content

  – Airport Familiarization: Overview of airport layout, markings, operations, and response considerations.

  – Aircraft Familiarization: Identification of aircraft types, systems, construction, and access points.

  – Hazards: Recognition of fuels, composites, oxygen systems, and electrical hazards.

  – Safety: Firefighter safety, PPE, SCBA use, and operational risk management.

  – Communications: ARFF communications, terminology, and coordination with ATC and ICS.

  – Rescue: Passenger rescue, triage considerations, and aircraft access/egress.

  – Extinguishing Agents: Foam, water, dry chemical agents, and application techniques.

  – Fire Fighting Operations: Fire suppression operations specific to aircraft incidents.

  – Apparatus: ARFF vehicle design, capabilities, and equipment.

  – Driver/Operator: Safe operation and positioning of ARFF apparatus.

  – Strategies and Tactics: Strategic and tactical considerations for aircraft emergencies.

  – Airport/Community Emergency Planning: Pre-incident planning and multi-agency coordination.

  Prerequisites

  - Minimum 18 years of age
  - Firefighter II
  - Hazardous Materials Operations
  - Emergency services affiliation

  Attendance & Completion Requirements

  - 100% attendance required
  - Minimum 70% on written exam
  - 100% pass on practical skills
  - Participation in live fire evolutions

  Certification

  Upon successful completion, students are eligible for VDFP ARFF Certification and Pro Board certification.

• Course Introduction

  The Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Part 139 Live Fire Training Program is designed to provide airport fire and rescue personnel with the hands-on training required to meet annual live fire training requirements in accordance with 14 CFR Part 139 and applicable FAA guidance.
  
  This program delivers realistic, scenario-based live fire evolutions that simulate aircraft fuel fires, interior cabin fires, and rescue operations. Emphasis is placed on safe operations, proper application of firefighting agents, coordinated team tactics, and effective use of ARFF apparatus and equipment.

  Course Description

  This program consists of structured live fire training evolutions conducted under controlled conditions in compliance with NFPA 1403 and FAA live fire training requirements. Training is delivered through a combination of pre-burn briefing, practical evolutions, and post-burn critiques.

  Program Content

  • Safety briefing and regulatory overview including NFPA 1403 and FAA Part 139 requirements, PPE/SCBA, and emergency procedures
  • ARFF apparatus and equipment operations including agent types, application rates, turret and handline use, and foam systems
  • Fire behavior and suppression techniques specific to aviation fuel fires and foam application
  • Exterior aircraft fire scenarios including fuel spill, running fuel, engine, APU and wheel fires
  • Interior aircraft fire and rescue operations including cabin fire attack, search, and victim removal
  • Integrated ARFF operations including team coordination, communication, and command functions
  • Scenario-based live fire evolutions incorporating suppression, rescue, and command with after-action review

  Prerequisites

  Student Prerequisites

  Must be at least 18 years of age.

  Currently assigned to or affiliated with an airport fire department or ARFF response agency.

  Current ARFF certification or equivalent training recommended.

  Compliance and Certification

  This training program is conducted in compliance with NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions and is intended to meet FAA 14 CFR Part 139 annual live fire training requirements for ARFF personnel.

   

• Course	Start Date	End Date	Location
  Response to Aviation Accidents for First Responders	March 11	March 12	Chesapeake
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	March 16	March 16	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	March 17	March 17	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	March 18	March 18	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	March 26	March 26	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	March 27	March 27	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	March 28	March 28	Shenandoah
  Response to Aviation Accidents for First Responders	Canceled		Franklin
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	May 11	May 11	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	May 12	May 12	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	May 13	May 13	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	May 20	May 20	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	May 21	May 21	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	May 22	May 22	Shenandoah
  Basic Aircraft Fire Fighting	May 31	June 4	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter: 1003	June 1	June 5	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	June 10	June 10	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	June 11	June 11	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	June 12	June 12	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	June 15	June 15	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	June 16	June 16	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	June 17	June 17	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	Aug. 27	Aug. 27	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	Aug. 28	Aug. 28	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	Sept. 9	Sept. 9	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	Sept. 10	Sept. 10	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	Sept. 11	Sept. 11	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	Sept. 21	Sept. 21	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	Sept. 22	Sept. 22	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Live Fire Training	Sept. 23	Sept. 23	Shenandoah
  Basic Aircraft Fire Fighting	Oct. 4	Oct. 8	Shenandoah
  Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter: 1003	Oct. 5	Oct. 9	Shenandoah
  Response to Aviation Accidents for First Responders	Oct. 17	Oct. 18	Mecklenburg
  Response to Aviation Accidents for First Responders	Dec. 5	Dec. 6	Lynchburg

2025 Division Rescue Teams

• Technical Rescue Teams are strategically placed in seven divisions across the commonwealth, offering specialized emergency response services. These include Vehicle Rescue, Rope Operations, Confined Space, Trench Rescue, Low Angle Rope Rescue and more.

  These teams can be activated through the State EOC at 800-468-8892.

  Division	Contact	Department	Phone	Email
  Division 1	Amy Burnette	Chesterfield Fire & EMS	804-748-1431	burnettea@chesterfield.gov
  Division 2	Brandon Dyer	Harrisonburg Fire Department	540-478-3319	brandon.dyer@harrisonburgva.gov
  Division 3	Sean Regan	Lynchburg Fire & EMS Department	434-546-1648	sean.regan@lynchburgva.gov
  Division 4	Tyler Wright	Bristol Fire Department	423-268-6124	tyler.wright@bristolva.org
  Division 5	Daniel Barakey	Virginia Beach Fire Department	757-572-4801	dbarakey@vbgov.com
  Division 6	Trevor Shannon	Roanoke Fire - EMS	540-797-3706	trevor.shannon@roanokeva.gov
  Division 7	Rodney Vaughan	Fairfax County Fire & Rescue	703-223-2602	rodney.vaughan@fairfaxcounty.gov