Department of Fire-Rescue for the City of Norfolk, Virginia
Today the NFR is comprised of over 500 diverse, dedicated professionals who protect a 66 square mile urban city with a population of approximately 250,000, which swells to over 350,000 during the workday. The NFR responds to an average of 39,000 emergency incidents each year from 14 fire-rescue stations strategically located throughout the city. The NFR also provides a host of community and suppor
t services from its Offices of Administrative Services, Public Affairs, Fire Marshal, Occupational Safety and Health, Training, and Special Operations.
A-Shift crews battled an intense 2 alarm fire yesterday afternoon. On arrival, crews found a home fully engulfed in flames with several exposure homes at risk. They were able to protect the exposures but unfortunately, the home on fire was not salvageable. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Strong work A-Shift!
No elevator here! This morning, NFR’s fitness committee hosted it’s inaugural 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Scope Arena. Firefighters, first responders and civilians from all over our region joined to climb 110 floors in remembrance of the fallen and raise money for Tunnel To Towers who has given back to families in our community. The events coordinator, Ashley Galletta, did an amazing job and everyone enjoyed themselves, at least at the beginning 😬. Strong work everyone!!
How cool is this!! NFR’s Capt. Stacy Himes was honored as the Hometown Hero at ODU’s football game last Saturday. Not only is she an ODU alumni, she also played and coached for their women’s basketball team. She is also a highly respected officer for NFR with many accolades and achievements, most recently graduating from the Virginia Chief Officer Academy. Way to go Captain!!! That is amazing!!
It’s another fantastic Friday at NFR!! Fire Investigator Janay Williams is NFR’s latest fire marshal to successfully complete Norfolk Police Department’s Recruit Academy. She will be assigned to the Office of the Fire Marshal and will be reporting to A-shift. She completed the rigorous six-month academy and is now fully trained as a fire investigator with law enforcement powers. Congratulations and welcome back Janay, well done!!
Congratulations to NFR’s newest sanctioned Paramedic!!! Today, FF/PM Tristen Hepp successfully passed all the requirements to become our newest ALS provider. Your NFR family is super proud of you!! Great work and congratulations!!
NFR heroes are on the road. Attached is a picture of Norfolk Fire-Rescue members of FEMA US&R Virginia Task Force 2. They are on the way to Florida to assist with possible damage from Topical Storm Idalia which is forecasted to become a major Hurricane prior to landfall.
Left to Right
Firefighter Trevor Blank (Training Division) Canine Handler for Jones
Captain Jeremy Williams (Rescue Co. 2B)- Rescue / Water Specialist
Lieutenant Spencer Davis (Ladder Co. 14A)- Rescue / Water Specialist
Captain Kyle Shaw (Rescue Co. 2A)- Hazardous Materials Specialist
Dave Clarence (Rescue Co. 2C)- Rescue Specialist
Fire Apparatus Operator Wayne Proffitt (Ladder Co. 7C) Canine Handler for Taylor
Stay safe and thank you for what you do!!
The Norfolk Fire Marshal’s office is asking the public’s help in identifying a subject in a suspicious fire investigation. On 8/19/23 @ approximately 0540 hours, a person was captured on video @ 1300 Jenifer St. approaching a parked vehicle setting an unknown material on fire. The vehicle subsequently caught fire. Anyone with information please contact the Norfolk Fire-Marshal’s office at (757) 664-6604.
3 rescues in 1 day! Another busy day for the A-shift yesterday. The first fire came in mid afternoon and crews arrived to find an apartment complex with smoke showing. Crews made entry and in heavy smoke conditions, they were able to locate and rescue an adult and infant. Both were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.
The second fire came in just after 7pm where crews arrived to find a duplex with fire on the second floor. Crews were able to control the fire while rescuing a dog. They applied an animal oxygen mask to the dog and it quickly became alert and began breathing normally.
NFR has responded to numerous fires over the last few weeks which is somewhat unusual for this time of year. We ask all of our followers to please test your smoke detectors and make sure you have a fire extinguisher. Also have an escape plan and meeting point. Stay safe everyone!!
It was a busy morning at NFR!! B-shift crews battled a 2 alarm fire early this morning that involved 3 houses, a detached garage and a large storage unit. C-shift crews took over and will be on scene for some time checking for hot spots. Luckily, no injuries were reported. Great work done by all on scene!
A-shift crews successfully battled a townhouse fire last evening and were able to contain the fire to the unit of origin. NFR’s drone was able to get some good footage of the crews hard at work in the extreme hot weather. No injuries were reported. Strong work A-shift!!
It’s a fantastic Friday at NFR!! Our Fire Chief, John DiBacco, was appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia E911 Services Board. He was appointed to serve a 5-year term, and represents Virginia’s fire department’s interests while serving in this role. Congratulations Chief!!
Congratulations to NFR’s newest sanctioned Paramedic!!! Today, FF/PM Caitlyn Roberts successfully passed all the requirements to become our newest ALS provider. Your NFR family is super proud of you!! Great work and congratulations!!
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NFR to the rescue!! Fire Chief DiBacco, Fire Marshal Chief Nelson and Fire Station 4 crew delivered plenty of dog and cat food to the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center this morning. Thank you to all the NFR stations and members that generously donated to help make this happen. That is NFR proud!!
NFR crews battled a 2 alarm fire over the weekend. Intense heat outside and an exposure structure challenged the crews but with an aggressive interior and exterior attack, they were able to control the fire and no injuries were reported. Strong work NFR!!
Another 2 recruits visited Fire Station 1 and look ready for action!! 2 lucky dogs from the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center were welcomed by all at St. 1. Not sure who was smiling more but it looks like they were part of the NFR crew. How awesome!!
NFR welcomes 50 new recruits!! Yesterday was the first day of an exciting new career in the fire service for these new members. They were officially sworn in by our Fire Chief John DiBacco and now the hard work begins. Congratulations to all 50 new members and good luck!!
Norfolk Lifeguard Chief Dan Jones and staff presented NFR’s Fire Station 13 with a clock as a token of appreciation for working together to protect the beaches and waterways of Ocean View. Way to go all!!
We want to remind you to celebrate responsibly this Independence Day. Remember, all fireworks are illegal in Norfolk. Leave the fireworks to the professionals; have a safe and happy Independence Day, ! 🎆 🎇
Today, Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital staff donated brand new American flags for Norfolk Fire-Rescue's emergency response vehicles! 🚒 Hospital personnel and patients assisted us in retiring our current US flags while enjoying a sunny afternoon with some sweet treats. 🍦
NFR crews battled an ambulance fire this afternoon at our local hospital. They were able to prevent any damage to another ambulance parked close to the fire and no injuries were reported. Great job Engines 4 and 10, Ladder 10 and Battalion 3!!
It’s an NFR first!! Congratulations to NFR’s newest Fire Inspector Wendy Kujawa!! She is also celebrating her daughter’s official job acceptance with NFR. Lilly Kujawa will be starting in NFR’s fire academy next month. This makes them the first NFR mother/daughter duo. Your NFR family wishes you both a big congratulations!!!!!
Norfolk Fire-Rescue officially welcomes two new medic trucks, which will help to increase the quality of medical assistance provided to all residents. 🚑🚑
Station 6, which did not previously have its own medical vehicle, will now bridge the downtown service gap, making it the last Norfolk fire station to have its own truck. In addition, Station 14 received a new truck to replace an aging unit in order to provide better care in the Norview area.
With an increase in EMS-related calls and activity, the importance of having accessible medic trucks is a top priority for the city, so with the additional support from medic trucks 6 and 14, NFR is now better equipped with the resources they need to enhance response times and quality service throughout the community.
Big day at NFR!! Congratulations to 4 new sanctioned Paramedics!! Today, FF/PM’s Ashlyn Moorman, Montana McClanahan, Caley Currie, and Ryan Mounce successfully passed all the requirements to become our newest ALS providers. Your NFR family is super proud of you all. Great work and congratulations!!
Join NFR for CPR & AED education day. This event will be held this Saturday, June 3rd from 9:00 am until noon at Fire Station 4 located at 5909 Poplar Hall Drive. NFR firefighters will teach hands only CPR and how to use an AED to anyone interested. This event is for educational purposes and does not provide any certification. Hope to see you there!!
Did you know that all Norfolk Firefighters are either nationally trained Paramedics or Advanced-EMTs? 🧑🚒 These are the two highest certifications in the nation that ensure Norfolk residents receive the greatest care possible. ✅
As EMS Week comes to an end, we take time to recognize the many ways that NFR serves the community and its residents in .
Happy National EMS Week! 🧑🚒 We thank our Norfolk Fire-Rescue heroes for the selfless work that they do each day, and for being the faces of help and hope where emergency care begins. 🙌
In recognition of our heroes, we asked a few of our firefighters why they do what they do and what residents should know about their jobs. 🚒
Engine 8 and Ladder 8 spent some time by the water this morning. They responded to a structure fire in the Campostella area and found a deck/dock on fire. They were able to contain this fire to the area of origin.
NFR had 3 members attend the Rescue Challenge in northern VA where they worked with other teams to complete complex tasks in the various disciplines of Technical Rescue. FF’s Zach Hogge, Chris Shields, and Dave Pagtalunan showed their skills and made NFR proud!! Great work guys!!
Busy morning in Norfolk! NFR’s Technical Rescue team rescued an injured person from a crane 130 feet high. Rescue 1’s newest team member FF Jake McNamara was put to the test and the operation was a success. At the same time, crews in the 3rd Battalion battled a stubborn residential structure fire. Way to go NFR crews involved. Always impressive!!
Future NFR firefighters? Ladder 7 attended Camp Allen Elementary School for career day and had the students' full attention. Not sure if it was because FF Seeloff was holding an axe 😆 but they enjoyed the demonstration and the crew had a blast with the students and staff. Thanks for all you do Ladder Company 7 and a big thank you to all the teachers and staff at Camp Allen Elementary !!!
Congratulations to NFR’s new Rescue Company members!!! Jacob McNamara, Geoff Chalfant, David Pagtalunan, and Zach Hogge have successfully completed the Rescue Company Assessment and were selected for a position on a Rescue Company. Again, congratulations and best of luck in your new position!!!
Look out Norfolk….here comes NFR’s newest ALS provider. Congratulations to Emerson Perna for successfully passing all the requirements to become a sanctioned Paramedic!!! A great smile, fantastic mustache, huge biceps and now this? What’s next?😃 Way to go FF/PM Emerson Perna!! Your NFR family is proud of you!!
NFR remembers! Capt.’s Dave Mangus and Rob Himler with FF’s Heather Joyner, Scott Martin and Chandler Anderson attend the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Thank you for representing NFR as we remember our fellow fallen firefighters.
NFR goes red!! NFR shows it’s full support for the Light the Night campaign to honor fallen fire service heroes. Please consider joining us in this tribute by changing your outside light bulbs to red until Monday.
NFR crews taking care of business on International Firefighters Day.
Wishing our public safety partners, Norfolk Fire-Rescue, a happy . Thank you for all that you do to help us keep safe!
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Here's a small taste of the excitement of being a Firefighter recruit!! Interested in JOINING OUR TEAM? APPLY NOW! 👩🏻🚒👩🏾🚒🚒🚑 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/3718155/firefighter-recruit?keywords=fire%20%26%20ems&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Applications accepted through November 10, 2022! #bestcareerever
The A shift crew at Fire Station 15 had the privilege of placing a new apparatus into service today- shiny new Medic 15. M15 was added to the fleet as a fully staffed apparatus in July 2021, and today the crew was able to provide service to the Bayview section of Norfolk in their new apparatus. And, in true fire service fashion, they conducted the “push-in ceremony” to make it official. #bestcareerever #makeadifferencetoday
VA-DMV enlisted the help of two NFR members recently, in order to send a very important message- “seatbelts save lives.” Nice job, Darlene Braun and Marcus Gray!
Norfolk Fire-Rescue welcomed 50 new recruits to the Hampton Roads Fire Academy this morning. They were sworn in by Fire Chief John DiBacco. He encouraged them to give their very best everyday. These recruits are a combination of individuals with prior EMT experience and some without. Today they began an almost 9 month training academy lead by an exceptional staff.
"Have you seen this individual? The Norfolk Fire Marshal's Office would like information regarding the person in this video which was taken shortly before a fire started at a residence located on Redgate Ave. on May 31st. If you think you might have seen this person, please contact the Norfolk Fire Marshal's Office at 757-664-6604."
Happy 96th Birthday to retired Captain Charlie Britt. Chesapeake Fire Department and Norfolk Fire-Rescue payed a special visit to help him celebrate. Captain Britt joined then, Norfolk Fire Department September 12, 1944 and dedicated over 40 years toCity of Norfolk Government. After retirement he volunteered at NFR’s training division to assist recruits with EMT practical lessons. Thank you sir! Enjoy your birthday!
Vent-Enter-Search techniques are the focus of the training. The recruits enter the structure in areas that will likely have occupants that need rescue. This tactic is quick and offers the best chance at saving lives.
NFR units were called to 394 W Ocean View Ave around 1:47 this morning for a commercial fire. Crews were met with heavy smoke and flames on arrival. A defensive attack was initiated early in the incident.
Today was probably the warmest day of live burns for HRRFA Norfolk Fire-Rescue recruits. The training evolutions simulated basement fires. The recruits entered the burn building on the second floor and made their way downstairs to extinguish fire and rescue victims (mannequins) from the all three floors. This training is truly intense but merely simulates real life situations.
Little Creek Elementary School Career Expo partnered with members of the U.S. Military, Norfolk Police Department and Norfolk Fire-Rescue yesterday to showcase various career opportunities. Lt. C. Wade, Public Educator M. Morgan and FF Anthony Haile provided information for NFR. It looks like we have quite a few Firefighters in the making.
A passenger vehicle fire on I 264 W this afternoon caused major back ups. The Fire was quckly extinguished by E10 and L 8 C shift. Luckily there were no injuries to the occupants.
The boats are deployed as a five person team. Every position has a specific function.
HRRFA 11 performed live burn exercises today. The assignment for the day is Vent Enter Search scenarios. All recruits completed a total of five evolutions.
Fire Inspector Gary Coggin did the honors of singing the National Anthem during the opening ceremony and God Bless America during the 7th inning stretch.
The recruits have been busy the last couple of months. Here is an update on June, July and August. Nothing like fire training in the summer! The recruits are now working on their EMT-A certification, after that? Graduation in October!
Come join our team!
Today was the dedication of the new Fire Station 12. Fire tradition calls for a hose uncoupling instead of a ribbon cutting. Also included was a radio announcement that Station 12 is in commission and available for service.
HRRFA 4 working night burns
Norfolk Fire Marshals are looking for the indentification of the person in the video. Please contact Marshal Lambert if you have information. 757-615-3313
42nd Annual Harborfest with 13News Now - WVEC
New video from the recruit class. The recruits are becoming familiar with SCBA and ladders.
Fit4Mom group tours apparatus in Fire Station #7
Fit4Mom group visits Fire Station 7C on March 15th
Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
Front Street
U.S. Army Recruiting Station Little Creek, VA
E Little Creek Road
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads
Blandy Road
NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT)
Blandy Road
Civil War Navy Sesquicentennial
Waterside Drive
US Army Recruiting - Norfolk Company
E Virginia Beach Boulevard
U.S. Coast Guard Force Readiness Command
E. Main Street
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