Virginia Fire Chiefs Association

The volunteer fire service has been experiencing a gradual decline in personnel across the country. Since 1985, national statistics have shown an approximate 10% decline in volunteer firefighters. According to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the total number of volunteers in 1985 was 884,600 compared to approximately 682,000 today. According to the United ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue is hosting our Volunteer Physical Agility Test for those interested in becoming new Volunteer Firefighters!! the test will be conducted Saturday December 5, 2020 at 9:00am. To register or for more information, please email our Recruiter, Scott Doggette, at sdoggette@hampton.gov. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Are you interested in joining the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue as a Volunteer Firefighter or EMT? Great! We are happy that you want to join us! There are a few changes with the COVID-19 Pandemic. While we are unable to bring new applicants in for the background check portion, we are certainly still accepting applications! Please visit the Recruitment Tab and complete all of the attached documents. ... (Full Story)

Wythe volunteer EMT M. Hammad, also a Christopher Newport University (CNU) student, was presented the Trauma Lifesaver Award for her assistance on a call in December. Her award was presented to her at the Wythe Volunteer Fire Company's monthly meeting by Chief Monk.... (Full Story & Photos)

Happy New Year... (Full Story & Photos)