Hampton Fire

10/15/2026

Today, we’re taking it all the way back to 1997...when computers announced "you've got mail," Titanic was about to rule the box office, and these legends were holding it down for HDFR.

Pictured (left to right): Captain Sean DeWitt, Battalion Chief Denee Nichols, Fire Chief Jason Monk, and Chief Fire Marshal/Assistant Chief Maurice Wilson.

10/12/2026

On October 12, 2026, at approximately 5:03 p.m., Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call for a residential structure fire in the 200 block of Loch Circle. The caller advised that the stove was on fire. Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue (HDFR) units were dispatched and arrived on scene at approximately 5:08 p.m. Upon arrival, crews noted smoke visible from the residence.

HDFR crews began an immediate search of the residence and aggressive fire attack. The call was marked a working incident at approximately 5:12 p.m., and the fire was marked out at approximately 5:16 p.m.

There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Two adults were displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time and under investigation with the Fire Marshal's office.

This month is Fire Prevention Month. Use this link to learn how you can prevent kitchen fires: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/cooking

10/06/2026

💬 Did you know? Hampton Fire offers FREE smoke alarms! 🚒🔥

October is Fire Prevention Month, and a working smoke alarm is one of the easiest ways to protect your family in the event of a fire. Make sure your smoke alarms are working properly. Test your alarms once a month, replace batteries when needed, and replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old.

Through Hampton Fire & Rescue’s free smoke alarm program, firefighters will furnish and install smoke alarms—or replace batteries if needed—for any Hampton homeowner living in their residence.

❗ Please note: Unoccupied homes and homes for sale do not qualify for this program.

🔗 Stay safe, stay protected—learn more and request your free smoke alarm here: https://loom.ly/JeZC8Vw

10/04/2026

Best wishes to all the runners this morning at the Crawling Crab! If you preferred mode of transportation is driving instead of running, be mindful of these road closures and stay safe!

🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨
Sentara Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon Weekend – Community Information

J&A Racing and the City of Hampton are excited for the upcoming Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon Weekend, October 2–4, 2026. This fun and impactful community event will bring together thousands of runners, spectators, and volunteers from across Hampton Roads and beyond to celebrate the largest fitness event on the Virginia Peninsula.

You can view the full weekend schedule, road closure information, and course maps using the following link:
https://crawlincrabhalf.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Community-Master-2.pdf [crawlincrabhalf.com]

10/03/2026

Today's the day! Come join us for the 5 Alarm Festival. We won't let a little rain dampen our fun. See you there!

10/03/2026

Tomorrow is our famous 5 Alarm Festival! We'll be at Station 7 in Fox Hill from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. TOMORROW! Come visit us and enjoy this free family event with food, fire trucks, and fun!

10/02/2026

The Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue thanks EVERYONE who participated in the recent Spread the Love Challenge!

Together, as a City, we did more than just collect a mountain of jars…we delivered one of the most powerful nutritional tools a family can have: the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Every day, through our Mobile Integrated Health program and normal calls for service, our crews see the compounding effect food scarcity and poor nutrition can have on chronic health conditions.

Knowing the impact good nutrition has on overall health, our team rallied around the cause and contributed 775 jars to the City’s overall collection.

Whether you donated one jar or dozens, please join us in celebrating the impact we are making across the City of Hampton.

10/01/2026

Don't forget to join bus THIS Saturday!

09/28/2026

On September 27, 2026, at approximately 7:14 p.m., Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call for a residential structure fire in the 1600 block of Shell Road. Additional callers noted that smoke and flames were visible and all occupants had safely self-evacuated the residence.

Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue (HDFR) units were dispatched and arrived on scene at approximately 7:17 p.m. and began an immediate search of the residence and an aggressive fire attack. The fire was marked as a working incident at approximately 7:23 p.m. The fire was marked knocked down at approximately 7: 29 p.m. and marked out shortly thereafter.

No injuries resulted from the fire. Two adults were displaced by the fire and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time and is under investigation by the Fire Marshal's office.

The Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue would like to remind residents that smoke alarms save lives! Visit our website to learn more about our FREE smoke alarm program for homeowners.