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Additional evening sessions for instructor updates have now been added. Please see the available sessions below:HAZARDOU...
10/23/2026

Additional evening sessions for instructor updates have now been added. Please see the available sessions below:

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AWARENESS AND OPERATIONS (NFPA 470-2022):
November 19th: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

FIREFIGHTER I/II (NFPA 1010-2024):
December 1st: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

DRIVER AERIAL OPERATOR (NFPA 1010-2024):
December 7th: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

DRIVER PUMP OPERATOR (NFPA 1010-2024):
December 10th: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/3SBg8MD

Registration for online training is now open to instructors who currently teach FIRE OFFICER I (NFPA 1021-20) and FIRE O...
10/23/2026

Registration for online training is now open to instructors who currently teach FIRE OFFICER I (NFPA 1021-20) and FIRE OFFICER II (NFPA 1021-20) via Cornerstone OnDemand.

This webinar style instructor update is available to all who currently teach or test the 2019 standard for NFPA 1021. Instructors will review all updates needed for teaching and testing the updated standard. Webinar registrations are tracked individually. Webinar links will be sent when registration closes.

Teams attempting to participate under a single registration link will not receive credit for participating.

Please review your profile information and ensure you have the correct email address associated with your CSOD account. Changes can be made to your CSOD account by using the forms under the Resources tab.

This update is available to all instructors who currently have:
• INSTRUCTOR UPDATE: OFFICER I/II (NFPA1021-20)
• TRAIN THE TRAINER: OFFICER I/II (NFPA 1021-20)
• INSTRUCTOR UPDATE 2.0: OFFICER l/II (NFPA1021-20)

Upcoming Sessions:

Officer I and Officer II Instructor Updates:
November 2nd, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
November 4th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
November 9th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
November 13th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
November 17th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/3SBg8MD

10/23/2026

Cancer is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety today.

Carolyn Phipps knows this all too well after losing her husband, Hanover County Battalion Chief Jeff Phipps, to cancer. At age 50, he went in for a routine colonoscopy and was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Now, she's encouraging localities to apply for the Firefighter Cancer Screening Grant which provides funds for Virginia localities to screen career firefighters for cancer.

Grants are awarded by the Virginia Fire Services Board based on evaluations and recommendations from .

Help save the lives of those who save lives every day. The first deadline to apply is December 31st.

You can find more information on our website. https://bit.ly/4vdnTpQ

Congratulations to the 15 recipients of the The Virginia Fire Chief’s Foundation's (VFCF) life-saving carbon monoxide al...
10/22/2026

Congratulations to the 15 recipients of the The Virginia Fire Chief’s Foundation's (VFCF) life-saving carbon monoxide alarms.

The program is a statewide life‑safety initiative supported by Columbia Gas of Virginia through the NiSource Charitable Foundation, aimed at distributing carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to fire departments across the Commonwealth.

This initiative targets communities with the greatest need, helping to protect vulnerable households. Good work!

10/21/2026

VFMA/VDFP Use of Force Cadre presented Use of Force training at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) in Hanover this month.

The course included an instructor in-service training day and a refresher training for fire marshals. Training consisted of single officer tactics and multi-officer scenarios. This training provides relevant principles, techniques, and procedures that ensure fire marshals have the most up-to-date information regarding new legislation and relevant case law.

Thank you for sharing. VDFP is excited about these newly piloted programs that have debuted in Virginia Beach. VDFP cont...
10/21/2026

Thank you for sharing. VDFP is excited about these newly piloted programs that have debuted in Virginia Beach. VDFP continues to work to meet an expanded need for training across the Commonwealth.

Submit your nomination for the Governor's Fire Service Awards!The Governor’s Fire Service Awards were established in 200...
10/21/2026

Submit your nomination for the Governor's Fire Service Awards!

The Governor’s Fire Service Awards were established in 2002 as a formal recognition of excellence in Virginia's Fire Service. The awards are presented annually to recipients in five categories.

Each category includes a volunteer and career recipient. Awards are presented annually at the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference.

Nominations remain open through December 1.

Find more information and submit a nomination here: https://bit.ly/4vSMGQG

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Special Operations Division, in collaboration with Shenandoah Valley Regional Airpo...
10/20/2026

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Special Operations Division, in collaboration with Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, conducted an ARFF NFPA 1010 Certification Program earlier this month.

The Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) Certification Program prepares firefighters to safely and effectively respond to aircraft emergencies.

Good work!

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs welcomes newly appointed Executive Director, Thomas Breyer.Breyer joins VDFP as...
10/20/2026

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs welcomes newly appointed Executive Director, Thomas Breyer.

Breyer joins VDFP as a 27-year student of the fire service. He spent more than a decade as a firefighter, paramedic, instructor, and company officer before moving into national fire and emergency medical services leadership roles with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), and then into fire and public safety consulting.

“I would like to thank Chief Deputy Director Jamey Brads for his leadership with the VDFP, especially over these last several months while serving as both the Chief Deputy and Acting Executive Director,” Breyer said. “I was drawn to the VDFP because your work reflects what matters most to me, service, safety, and reducing risk to firefighters and our communities.”

Breyer will begin his new role on November 10.

Welcome, Thomas Breyer!

Register now for the Virginia Fire Chief's Association Company Officer Leadership Summit Conference. It will be held Nov...
10/19/2026

Register now for the Virginia Fire Chief's Association Company Officer Leadership Summit Conference. It will be held November 12-13 at the Virginia Beach Fire Training Center.

The leadership summit will help build leadership qualities and abilities, especially future and current Company Officers within the Fire and EMS fields. Anyone is welcome to attend, and it is open for all ranks.

There will be many topics covered from human resources, relationship building, career planning, critical decision making, mentoring and more.

Register here: https://bit.ly/47TniQm

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Main Headquarters: 1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, VA
23059

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+18043710220

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