Norfolk Fire-Rescue

Norfolk Fire-Rescue 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 flam...
09/18/2023

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. ...
09/16/2023

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 o...
09/13/2023

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!!

09/11/2023
It’s another fantastic Friday at NFR!! Fire Investigator Janay Williams is NFR’s latest fire marshal to successfully com...
09/08/2023

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 requiremen...
09/05/2023

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. The...
08/29/2023

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 investigatio...
08/23/2023

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 t...
08/18/2023

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 detache...
08/14/2023

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...
08/10/2023

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 ...
08/04/2023

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 require...
08/01/2023

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!!

Anybody can be at risk for a heat-related illness. Follow these summer safety tips so you can beat the heat! 🔥 💧 Stay Hy...
07/26/2023

Anybody can be at risk for a heat-related illness. Follow these summer safety tips so you can beat the heat! 🔥

💧 Stay Hydrated- Drink 8 or more glasses of water per day to stay healthy & hydrated.
💊 Know the Side Effects of Medications- Some medications have side affects such as drowsiness or sun sensitivity.
🧊 Stay Cool- Stay in the A/C, indoors, go swimming, etc.
👕 Wear Light, Loose Fitting Clothing- Wear breathable clothing and light colors that reflect the sun.
📱 Have Emergency Contacts- Have a list of people to call in case of emergency.
🌞 Know the Weather Forecast- Plan your days accordingly depending on the weather.

For more information, visit ➡️: https://www.ready.gov/heat

NFR to the rescue!! Fire Chief DiBacco, Fire Marshal Chief Nelson and Fire Station 4 crew delivered plenty of dog and ca...
07/21/2023

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 b...
07/17/2023

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 & Adopti...
07/12/2023

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 m...
07/11/2023

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 ...
07/09/2023

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!!

06/30/2023

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...
06/29/2023

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 anothe...
06/27/2023

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...
06/23/2023

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!!!!!

06/16/2023

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, Cal...
06/06/2023

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 St...
05/31/2023

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!!

05/26/2023

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 .

05/25/2023

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 a...
05/23/2023

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 task...
05/21/2023

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!!

05/20/2023
Busy morning in Norfolk! NFR’s Technical Rescue team rescued an injured person from a crane 130 feet high. Rescue 1’s ne...
05/18/2023

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 attent...
05/16/2023

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 ...
05/15/2023

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 th...
05/13/2023

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 th...
05/07/2023

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...
05/05/2023

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.
05/04/2023

NFR crews taking care of business on International Firefighters Day.

05/04/2023

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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As temperatures drop in , it’s important to be safe when heating your home. Follow these tips from Norfolk Fire-Rescue when using generators and space heaters to stay safe and warm this winter! ♨️
Our partners at Norfolk Fire-Rescue presented Cpl. Ashton with a Certificate of Appreciation this morning for his help with handling a fire.

While driving in the Downtown area on July 30, 2020, Officer Ashton noticed smoke coming from the top of a building. Officer Ashton responded to the roof of the building and found several HVAC units engulfed in flames. Officer Ashton was able to control the fire with fire extinguishers until the Fire Department arrived on scene. The actions of Officer Ashton ensured that the damage was significantly less than if he had not found the fire when he did.

is grateful for the hard work all of our Officers and our friends at Norfolk Fire and Rescue do each day. Their efforts often go unseen but make a big impact on our city and keep us safe!

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Here are some important tips from Norfolk Fire-Rescue on how to be fire smart this holiday season! 🕯✨🎄
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it’s and Blue regional , is already tackling the tough questions from this young man!

Listen-in as passes the big test in less than 30 seconds!

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Saturday, November 27th, 1PM-5PM at Walmart, 7530 Tidewater Drive; he has the answers!

Donate an unwrapped new toy, and take a photo with Santa!






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We're kicking off the month with our November calendar truck - this E-ONE Custom Pumper for the Norfolk Fire-Rescue, featuring a Cyclone long cab with 67.5" CA, Cummins L9 450 HP Engine, Hale QMAX 1500 GPM pump and 530 gallon water tank.
Congratulations to Norfolk Fire-Rescue on their latest order of an -ONE Fire Trucks (Official Site) Cyclone custom pumper!
•E-ONE Cyclone 100" Wide 67.5" Cab
•12" Frame Rails
•Seating for 6 featuring Bostrom FireFighter Seats
•Cummins Inc L9 450hp / Allison EVS 3000
•Hale Products QMAX 1500gpm Pump / 530 gallon tank
•Duo-Safety Ladder Corp Aluminum Ground Ladders
•Low Hose Bed & Lowered Cross Lays
•HiViz LED Lighting 75" LED Brow Light
•Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. Pioneer LED Scene Lights & Warning Lights

We'd like to thank Fire Chief John DiBacco, the apparatus committee, and Norfolk Fleet Management for their continued faith in both E-ONE and Matheny Fire & Emergency .
It’s and we would like to say to Norfolk Police Department, Norfolk Fire-Rescue, Norfolk Department of Emergency Preparedness & Response, Norfolk Sheriff's Office, and our Military professionals for your dedicated service to .
On this National we would like to thank all of the NSO personnel and our public safety partners for the important work they do every day. Norfolk Fire-Rescue City of Norfolk Government
Hey, it's Scrappy! Oh, what a day we had. You are looking at my three rescuers from Ladder one company in Norfolk. My human was beside herself when the key fob locked me, her handbag, and her mobile phone in the car. This after a day at the Vet where they put me in the 'Cone of Shame', to prevent me from licking my wounded paw. I was puppy drunk and helpless. Of course the human first tried to call Triple-A, where she has been a member since 1981. "It will be at least 2 hours they said", but my human protested, "There's a dog locked in the car". Welp, that is when you have to call in the Big Dawgs. In this case, it comes in the form of First Responders with hearts of gold. They worked for more than 30 minutes attempting to get a wire in just the right spot to unlock the door. It was not easy, and you could sense the urgency and intensity of seeing my cute eyes staring back in the dark car in the station parking lot. Finally, freedom and hug from Ryan, Mark, and Ray. You are simply the best. P.S. Happy First Responders Day!
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