Kirkwood Lane 12122024
WORKING FIRE: 500 BLK KIRKWOOD LANE – THALIA MANOR
On 12/12/2024 at 19:12:38 VBFD crews were dispatched to a reported residential structural fire in the 500 block of Kirkwood Lane. When crews arrived at 19:17:43 the single-story structure and garage were fully engulfed. Crews had water on fire at 19:25:36. The fire was marked under control at 19:52:01 and marked out at 21:57:03. One adult has been displaced. Red Cross was contacted to provide housing assistance. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters however, one cat is deceased. It has been determined that the fire was accidental, originated in the garage and the cause was a space heater that ignited combustibles in the area.
If you use space heaters, please remember these fire safety tips:
• Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory.
• Keep the heater at least 3 feet from anything that can burn, including people.
• Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection.
• Place the heater on a solid, flat surface.
• Make sure your heater has an auto shut-off to turn the heater off if it tips over.
• Keep space heaters out of the way of foot traffic. Never block an exit.
• Keep children away from the space heater.
• Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet. Never use an extension cord.
• Space heaters should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room or go to bed.
Sparky and the Engine 14 crew had a great time this evening spreading a little holiday cheer!! 🎄🌟🫶
WORKING FIRE: 1500 BLK WINTER ROAD – THOROUGHGOOD
At approximately 19:10:38 on December 1st, Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) crews responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 1500 block of Winter Road, located in the Thoroughgood area of the city. Upon arrival at 19:13:59 fire crews observed heavy smoke and flames emanating from the front of the single-story residential home. The fire was marked under control at 19:23:00 and marked out at 19:54:00. Two individuals were transported by ambulance for medical evaluation. One victim sustained minor burns, while the other required treatment for smoke inhalation. One cat was found deceased at the scene, and Animal Control has been contacted. The fire has displaced three adults, but no Red Cross assistance was needed at this time. The cause and origin of the fire are currently undetermined and remains under investigation.
2024 Award Ceremony
VBFD Awards
Homecoming VA-TF2 MRP-MRP-WR 10152024
Today, we welcomed home members of Virginia Task Force Two’s Mission Ready Package—Water Rescue (MRP-WR) team that had been assigned to Orlando, Florida, in support of Hurricane Milton. The MRP-WR team deployed on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2024, to stage in preparation to respond to the landfall of Hurricane Milton. Over the past week, the team carried out multiple missions and integrated with the local Pasco Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, and other Florida State Resources on site. Job well done!
@fema @NATIONALUSAR #hurricanemilton #swiftwaterrescue #communityhelper
VA-TF2 Homecoming - Hurricane Helene Response 10122024
WELCOME HOME members of VA-TF2!
Families anxiously awaited for the convoy of VA-TF2 to arrive at the Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center this afternoon.
VA-TF2 was deployed, as a Type 1 team, to Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, to stage in preparation to respond to the landfall of Hurricane Helene. Over the past two+ weeks, VA-TF2 was assigned to carry out multiple missions in various areas of Florida and then reassigned to Mitchell County, North Carolina. They were then reassigned to stage in Savannah, Georgia, for response to Hurricane Milton. They were demobilized Oct. 11th and headed back home to Virginia early this morning.
Jason R. Workman was killed in action, along with 29 American Brothers and one K9, when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, call sign Extortion 17, was shot down August 6, 2011, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The Virginia Beach Fire Academy has performed this memorial exercise with every recruit academy since that tragic event. This exercise honors every service member and firefighter who has been killed in the line of service. What you are watching is VBFA 17 performing this exercise. This exercise has become a right of passage for every recruit and will continue far into the future. The Virginia Beach Fire Department will always honor and remember their extreme sacrifices. #extortion17 U.S. Navy #navyseals #HonorAndRemember #neverforgotten
Jason R. Workman was killed in action, along with 29 American Brothers and 1 K9, when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter–call sign Extortion 17–was shot down August 6, 2011, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The Virginia Beach Fire Academy has performed this memorial exercise with every recruit academy since that tragic event. This exercise honors every service member and firefighter who has been killed in the line of service. What you are watching is VBFA 17 performing this exercise. This exercise has become a right of passage for every recruit and will continue far into the future. The Virginia Beach Fire Department will always honor and remember their extreme sacrifices. #extortion17 @USNavy #navyseal #honorandremember #neverforgotten
And they're off...Eighty members of Virginia Task Force 2 were activated at 1200 hours on Tuesday, 2024, as a Type 1 Team, in response to Tropical Storm Helene. The team departed from the Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center, at 1830 hours, and are expected to arrive in Orlando, Florida, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, before 1700 hours.
Eight members, part of the Blue Incident Support Team (IST) 8, left earlier Monday where they will rendezvous with FEMA IST in Florida and assist local agencies with requests for assistance as needed. Virginia Task Force 2 Urban Search and Rescue Team National US&R Response System
VBFD MDA Golf Tournament 2024
Yesterday, members of VBFD participated in a golf tournament at Honey Bee Golf Course to wind up this year’s “Fill the Boot” campaign to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This year VBFD raised the bar once again and raised more than $35,000!! Thank you to members of our community who donated to this great cause and helped us raise money to help find a cure for this debilitating disease. #firefighters @IAFFLocal2924 #firstresponders #children #findacure @MDAorg
The 5th Annual 9/11 Honor Carry (9/14/24)
Today, the Virginia Beach Fire Department, Virginia Task Force 2 (VA-TF2), and the team participated in the 9/11 Honor Log Carry from the Navy SEAL Memorial to 30th Street and back, including stops at the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Carry On is proud to share the weight of the 9/11 Honor Log with members of the Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD), Virginia Task Force 2 (VA-TF2), Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD), and personnel from the US Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWAR).
Carry On is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor the nation's fallen military, law enforcement, fire, and EMS through advocacy and the empowerment of surviving family members. The log is 7', which is standard military casket length, and 22" in diameter to raise awareness of 22 veteran suicide deaths per day, and 6 personnel carry the log at a time, representing pallbearers.
WELCOME HOME VA-TF2!
The Virginia Beach-based Urban Search and Rescue Team, Virginia Task Force 2 (VA-TF2), returned home to Virginia Beach this evening. The Task Force was deployed to South Carolina on Aug. 5, 2024, to provide aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Debby. The team originally deployed a 45 Person Type 3 and 8 IST Cache task force. FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency #disasters #recovery #searchandrescue #emergencies Virginia Task Force 2 Urban Search and Rescue Team