The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) is diligently working to assist localities with delivering VDFP supported programs within their area. One way that VDFP is working to accomplish this…

Presently the Virginia Administrative Code includes regulations governing the Fire Inspector and Fire Investigator certification standards. They have not been updated since 1989. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs has…

It is commonly known that heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women, and firefighters face far higher cardiac demands than non-firefighters. However, developing a clear…

The NVFC and IAFC-VCOS Joint Cancer Committee are developing a Ribbon Report with 10 Cancer Commandments every firefighter and EMS responder should live by. A webinar on December 7 at 2pm ET…

Click here to view the draft of the 5 year strategic training plan We are pleased to present the Five-Year Strategic Training Plan for the Virginia Fire Services Board. This…

Firehouse presents the Cancer Awareness & Prevention supplement, which shares information about some of the ongoing research and projects that seek to heighten the awareness of cancer in the fire…

  The Virginia Fire Services Board is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Governor’s Fire Service Awards! The Governor’s Awards serve as a mechanism to formally recognize excellence in Virginia’s…

Submit your application today! The current application cycle deadline to apply for the Virginia EMS Scholarship program is Thursday, November 30, 2017. Interested in furthering your EMS career or know…

On January 2, 2018, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs will be eliminated if Congress does not act…

On Nov. 2, 2017, Kidde announced a recall of almost 38 million fire extinguishers sold in the United States. They may not work during a fire emergency if they become…