Virginia State Firefighters Association

05/07/2026

Deadline for applying for the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department Grant is May 15th!
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2026 Application Period is open from March 15 - May 15 Membership in the VSFA is required to be eligble for the grant. Join or Pay Dues Grants for the 2025 Cycle have been awarded. See the list of departments receiving grants below. The Virginia State Firefighters Assoc

05/07/2026

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05/05/2026

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It's Tuesday -- so that means a new podcast episode is out!

Sandra Parker and Chief Jamey Brads introduce Jonathan Kibler, the new Deputy Chief of Special Operations for . We're chatting about Kibler’s fire service background, his approach to technical rescue and training, and the agency’s vision for supporting departments of all sizes across the Commonwealth.

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05/05/2026

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The National Fire Academy has immediate openings for classes starting on May 24.

Please apply by Wednesday, May 13 for the following classes:

📖 Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Management
📖 Special Operations Program Management and Leadership
📖 Command and Control Decision-Making at Multiple Alarm Incidents
📖 Command and Control of Incident Operations
📖 Hazardous Materials Code Enforcement
📖 Leadership in Supervision
📖 New Executive Chief Officer
📖 Fire Investigation: Forensic Evidence Collection and Documentation

Apply NOW: https://training.fema.gov/netc_online_admissions/

If you need help completing your application, don't hesitate to contact our Admissions office by email at [email protected].

05/05/2026

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The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) sunset on January 31, and the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is now the nation’s primary system for collecting fire incident data. This webinar, presented by Tyler Gibbs of Alpine Software, will provide volunteer fire serv...

05/05/2026

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The first 5 feet around your home is the most important wildfire defense zone. If it touches your house, it can ignite your house.

Keep your family and your home fire safe - Check your 5!

05/05/2026

Make your plans to attend the 2026 Fallen Fire & EMS Memorial Service in Richmond June 6, 2026.

The 28th Annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service by VDFP. Honoring first responders' courage and sacrifice across the Commonwealth.

05/05/2026

The application period for the Dominon Volunteer Fire Department Grant closes May 15th.

2026 Application Period is open from March 15 - May 15 Membership in the VSFA is required to be eligble for the grant. Join or Pay Dues Grants for the 2025 Cycle have been awarded. See the list of departments receiving grants below. The Virginia State Firefighters Assoc

05/03/2026

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05/03/2026

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