Chesapeake Fire Department

06/03/2026

Tomorrow is day! Chesapeake Animal Services is getting our Field Tripper Miss Tierney all fired up and ready to go! Check back in tomorrow for pictures of her adventures at the stations and our offices!

06/01/2026

🚨 REMINDER: The Mayor’s Cup Blood Drive is just around the corner!

Join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Great Bridge Community Center and help make a difference in our community by donating blood.

Every donation has the potential to save multiple lives and helps ensure blood is available when patients need it most. We encourage all eligible donors to participate and support this important cause.

📅 Date: June 9, 2026
📍 Location: Great Bridge Community Center

Whether you're a first-time donor or a regular contributor, your donation matters. We hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

UPDATE: City Council's Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Indian River High School (1969 Braves Trail) has been POSTPONED. The postponement is due to concerns over parking and access related to the recently scheduled regional high school baseball playoff game between Great Bridge and Cox high schools, taking place at 5:30 p.m. at IRHS. A new date for the Town Meeting will be announced as soon as it is confirmed.

City Council will hold a Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Indian River High School (1969 Braves Trail). Residents are encouraged to attend at their leisure to discuss topics of interest with City Council members and City staff. For more information, visit www.CityOfChesapeake.net/TownMeetings

05/29/2026

Chesapeake Cub Scout Pack #413 Tigers invited Fire Life Safety Educator Tobey Allen, Marshal Gibbs, and K9 Cinco out to Hickory United Methodist Church last night to talk about fire safety. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and stayed outside after practicing 2 ways out and escape plans. The scouts learned about smoke alarms, calling 911, and of course all about Cinco! Thank you for having us!

05/29/2026

🚒🏅 The Chesapeake Fire Department is proud to recognize Albert Burnett, Justin Work, and Garrett Pool with the Citizen’s Service Award for their outstanding actions and willingness to assist during a critical incident.
On April 9, 2026, Chesapeake Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a person in distress in the water near the Jordan Bridge. At the time of the incident, members of Solvere Technical Group were conducting routine maintenance and testing on a Zodiac-style vessel at the Jordan Bridge Boat Ramp. Upon being advised of the situation by the first arriving police officer, Albert Burnett, Justin Work, Garrett Pool, and others immediately responded without hesitation to assist in the search effort.
Their quick actions led to the location of the individual, and they remained on scene to assist responding fire and police personnel in directing crews to the exact location without delay. Their professionalism, teamwork, and willingness to assist provided the best possible chance of survival for the patient under the circumstances.
The Chesapeake Fire Department extends its sincere appreciation to Albert Burnett, Justin Work, Garrett Pool, and the members of Solvere Technical Group for their prompt response, professionalism, and dedication to serving the community alongside our public safety partners. 👏

05/29/2026

After 26 years of dedicated public service, today we celebrate the retirement of Master Firefighter/Paramedic Lisa Brandt.

Lisa proudly served 25 years as a firefighter and one additional year as a dispatcher, dedicating her career to protecting and serving the citizens of our community with professionalism, compassion, and commitment. Throughout her career, she has made a lasting impact on countless lives, while also serving as a respected teammate, mentor, and friend to many within the department.

Her dedication to the fire service and unwavering commitment to others exemplify the values of the Chesapeake Fire Department.

Please join us in congratulating Lisa on an incredible career and wishing her a healthy, happy, and well-deserved retirement! 🚒👏

Thank you for your service, Master Firefighter/Paramedic Brandt

05/26/2026

TWO ADULTS ARE DISPLACED THIS EVENING FOLLOWING A HOUSE FIRE IN THE 1800 BLOCK OF PORTLOCK ROAD
Chesapeake, VA (May 26, 2026) – The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 6:40 p.m. in the 1800 block of Portlock Road after homeowners reported heavy smoke inside the residence. The first arriving fire department unit arrived on scene at 6:45 p.m. and reported smoke showing from the front of the home.
Firefighters entered the residence and located a small fire on the first floor. Crews quickly extinguished the fire, which was declared out at 6:53 p.m.
The homeowners were inside the residence at the time of the fire and were able to safely exit the home before fire department personnel arrived on scene. Two adults have been displaced and have made their own lodging arrangements. No injuries were reported.
The fire was determined to be accidental.

05/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming Firefighter/EMT Mason B. Windle to the Chesapeake Fire Department!

FF/EMT Windle was officially sworn in today, marking the beginning of his career serving the citizens of Chesapeake. He has been assigned to Station 14 in Greenbrier on C-Shift. The Chesapeake Fire Department is proud to add motivated and dedicated members like FF/EMT Windle to our ranks as we continue our mission of protecting lives, property, and the community we serve.

Congratulations to FF/EMT Mason B. Windle on this important milestone. We wish him a long, safe, and successful career with the Chesapeake Fire Department.

05/21/2026

This morning at Station 5, Fire Chief Gulisano presented Firefighter/Paramedic Cheryl King with her Lieutenant helmet in recognition of her upcoming promotion and continued dedication to the citizens of Chesapeake.

In addition, Lieutenant Brian Gunter was presented with his 30 Years of Service Award with the Chesapeake Fire Department. His commitment and contributions over the past three decades have helped strengthen the department and the community we serve.

Congratulations to both members on these well-deserved milestones, and thank you for your continued service to the City of Chesapeake.

05/21/2026

On March 18, 1996, the Chesapeake Fire Department lost Firefighter Specialist Frank E. Young and Firefighter Specialist John R. Hudgins Jr. in the line of duty while battling a four-alarm fire in Chesapeake. Their ultimate sacrifice forever changed our department and serves as a lasting reminder of the courage and dedication carried by those who serve.

As a department, we promised to never forget.

Frank and Johnny Documentary:

The Chesapeake Fire Department honors the memory of Frank Young and Johnny Hudgins in this documentary surrounded by their ultimate sacrifice on March 18, 1996.