Fredericksburg Fire Department

06/12/2026

🌡️𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 🔥

𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙃𝙊𝙏 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙁𝙓𝘽𝙂!

Heat can be a killer. The combination of hot weather and high humidity forecasted can quickly cause heat-related illness to set in. The National Weather Service issues heat advisories when extreme conditions are occurring or likely, please take them seriously.

Here are some quick heat safety tips to keep in mind:
🚶‍♀️𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻: Limit strenuous activity and take breaks during the hottest parts of the day.
👕𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁: Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing to stay cool.
🍽️𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Heavy meals and protein-rich foods can increase water loss.
💧𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: Drink plenty of water.
🚫𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹: It can make dehydration worse.
❄️𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹: Spend time in air-conditioned places if you can.
☀️𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: Sunburn makes it harder for your body to cool down.

Look out for each other. Stay Safe, FXBG! ❤

06/12/2026

Captain Landon will serve as the Logistics’ Section Chief during next week’s Chief Officers’ Academy

Please join us in welcoming our 2026 Logistics Section Chief, Corey Landon, Captain with the City of Fredericksburg Fire Department.
Chief Landon brings extensive operational experience, technical rescue expertise, and a servant leadership mindset to this year's Virginia Chief Officer Academy Command Staff.
🔥 Professional Highlights
▪️ 18 Years in the Fire Service
▪️ 16 Years with the City of Fredericksburg Fire Department
▪️ Captain on an Engine Company
▪️ Acting Battalion Chief
▪️ Former Engine Lieutenant and Truck Lieutenant
▪️ Officer and Instructor III Certified
🔥 Specialized Experience
▪️ Dive Rescue Team Leader
▪️ Ice Rescue Team Leader
▪️ Swift Water Rescue Team Leader
▪️ Virginia State Hazardous Materials Team Member
▪️ Hazardous Materials Specialist
Chief Landon is currently completing his Bachelor's Degree in Fire Administration through Columbia Southern University and remains committed to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
💬 Leadership Philosophy: "A rising tide lifts all ships."
This philosophy has guided his approach to leadership, mentorship, and team development throughout his career. He believes that investing in others and helping those around you succeed strengthens the entire organization.
Fire service is more than a profession for Chief Landon—it's a family legacy. Growing up surrounded by the fire service, he developed a passion for public service at an early age. His grandfather, father, and uncle all served their communities through the fire service. His father continues to serve with over 40 years of active service in the Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department, where Chief Landon is also a Life Member.
Outside of the fire service, Corey enjoys spending time with his wife, Molly, and their two children, Kinsley and Reed, who continue to support him throughout his career and service to others.
We are honored to have Chief Landon serving as the Logistics Section Chief for the 2026 Virginia Chief Officer Academy and helping develop the next generation of fire service leaders.
Please join us in welcoming Corey Landon to the VCOA Command Staff Team!

06/11/2026

Congratulations to FF/Paramedic John McCamley for completing the FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy!

06/11/2026

Passenger vehicle rescue class

06/06/2026

This week Master Tech Brooks, Lieutenant Robey, and Master Tech Johns completed the Trench Rescue Operation and Trench Rescue Technician classes.

06/05/2026

We have enjoyed sharing our preparedness messages during this first week of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. We hope you have found the information useful, and you will take the steps necessary to be for the 2026 Season. Here is a link to additional information from FEMA’s Ready.Gov website: https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/ready.gov_hurricane_hazard-info-sheet.pdf. There is a tremendous amount of information on this site that can help you be ready when disaster strikes. To round out the week, we want to remind everyone to BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR. During natural disasters, the neighborhood is often the first line of support and help. Be sure to check on the elderly and those with medical needs. Are you wondering how to get started? Simply walk out your front door, look to your left, look to your right, look to across the street, and to the left and right of the neighbor across the street. You have now come up with 5 neighbors to check in with. Finally, during any cookouts, block parties, or gatherings this summer, be sure to ask your friends, families and neighbors if they are .

06/05/2026

It’s always a pleasure to participate in the Special Olympics torch run with and the Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office personnel!

06/04/2026

Wind can cause significant damage and create hazards as a result of overhead utility lines being pulled down from snapped poles and fallen trees. There are 5 categories of Hurricanes, and these are based on the sustained winds associated with the storms. Category 1 Hurricanes have sustained winds of 74-95mph and can result in some damage, while Category 5 Hurricanes have sustained winds in excess of 157mph and can result in catastrophic damage. The rating system is known as the Saffir-Simpson Scale, and additional information can be found here: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php. Prolonged Power Outages in excess of 3-5 days should be expected from even a Category 1 Hurricane. If you encounter downed power lines, never approach them and contact your electric company (in the City, that is Dominion Energy). Be patient, as these crews can’t work if the winds exceed the safety ratings of their bucket trucks. Here is a link to Dominion’s Electric Safety Page with steps you can take to be prepared: https://www.dominionenergy.com/about/our-stories/storm-preparation-and-safety

06/03/2026

🚨𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝘂𝗻
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🗓️ Friday, June 5
⏰ Beginning at 8am

👉 The Fredericksburg Police Department, Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office and Fredericksburg Fire Department will participate in the Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run this Friday, June 5, benefiting Special Olympics Virginia. Throughout the day, runners will be escorted by support vehicles along Route 1.

🚗 Please be aware of potential traffic delays along Route 1, from the Falmouth bridge to Learning Lane, where we pass the torch to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office.

✨Thank you for your patience and support as we run for a great cause!

06/03/2026

Impacts from tropical systems aren’t limited to the coastal regions. Due to the behavior of the tropical system and the lay of the land, Virginia has seen its share of significant flooding as the systems move farther inland. The most recent significant impact was from Hurricane Helene that impacted Southwest Virginia in 2024. Do not be lulled into thinking that you will not be impacted by Tropical Systems just because you are further inland. All of Virginia is subject to impacts from Tropical Systems, so being prepared and having a plan is crucial. Here is a link to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s Hurricane Preparedness- Inland Impacts Guide: https://www.vaemergency.gov/aem/assets/hurricane-inland-guide.pdf. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management also put together a documentary titled, “Echoes of Helene”. If you would like to see firsthand accounts of the Inland Impacts from a Hurricane, take the 40 minutes to watch the video: https://vimeo.com/1125858631