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Congratulations on Your Retirement, Master Firefighter Ned Lowery! Please join Fire Chief Ken Pravetz in congratulating...
08/31/2026

Congratulations on Your Retirement, Master Firefighter Ned Lowery!

Please join Fire Chief Ken Pravetz in congratulating MFF Ned Lowery on his retirement after 26 years of dedicated public service. September 1st marks the first day of his retirement, closing out an incredible career that began in July of 2000 at fire station 12-B.

Thank you, Ned, for your dedication and service to the VBFD and the Virginia Beach community. The VBFD wishes you a happy and healthy retirement as you start this new chapter.

Virginia Task Force 2 Urban Search and Rescue Team

08/30/2026

🚒 From the Academy to the Real World!

As Ladders Week wrapped up, Virginia Beach Fire Academy 20 (VBFA 20) took their training off-site and into a real-world environment.

Training in acquired structures gives recruits valuable hands-on experience in buildings and conditions that closely mirror what they may encounter in the field. These opportunities help turn classroom knowledge and academy skills into the confidence needed to perform when it matters most.

🔥 This could be you!

The Virginia Beach Fire Department will start taking applications September 1st through Oct. 30 for an upcoming Recruit Academy.

Certified and non-certified applicants are encouraged to apply. Whether you already have fire service certifications or are ready to begin your career in the fire service, we want to hear from you!

📅 Apply beginning Sept 1 — applications close October 30.

🏠 Property owners: Planning to demolish a building? Your property may provide a valuable training opportunity for Virginia Beach firefighters and recruits before demolition.

For more information about acquired-structure training, contact the Virginia Beach Fire Training Center at [email protected].

🔥 Stronger Together! 🔥As Virginia Beach’s Wildland Fire Team Lead, Capt. John McMahon continues to strengthen regional w...
08/29/2026

🔥 Stronger Together! 🔥

As Virginia Beach’s Wildland Fire Team Lead, Capt. John McMahon continues to strengthen regional wildland firefighting partnerships across Hampton Roads.

Yesterday, VBFD hosted the quarterly regional meeting with partners from Suffolk Fire, Chesapeake Fire, Virginia Department of Forestry, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service.

The focus: resource sharing, networking, and regional progress.

Wildland fires don’t stop at jurisdictional lines—and neither does our commitment to working together to protect our communities. 🤝🔥

Next stop: Chesapeake Fire, who will host the next quarterly meeting!


Chesapeake Fire Department Virginia Department of Forestry City of Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue U.S. Wildland Fire Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

08/28/2026

Episode Six: Midway to the Badge
Welcome to Episode Six of Into the Fire Academy. We have hit the midway point of the Academy and what better way then to introduce you to even more of our recruits. In this episode we talk about Engine Week, the Wild Hose Drill, what surprised them the most about the fire academy, How their perspective has changed from day 1 to now, and what they are looking forward to.

📣VBFD IS HIRING!! APPLICATIONS TAKEN SEPT 1 – OCT 30, 2026 🔥 Are you ready for a career with purpose – one that challeng...
08/28/2026

📣VBFD IS HIRING!! APPLICATIONS TAKEN SEPT 1 – OCT 30, 2026

🔥 Are you ready for a career with purpose – one that challenges you and makes a real impact? 🔥

Your journey can start now. Take these steps to rise above the crowd when the application opens on Tuesday (9/1):

1. Prepare your application documents such as your resume. Required Certs for Certified Applicants: IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I & II, FEMA/ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800, EVOC, CPR, Hazmat, VA EMT (B, A, or Paramedic) or Nationally Registered.
2. Update your VBWorkday Profile: https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/vbgov/City_Of_Virginia_Beach_Careers
3. Set your reminder for 9/1 and be one of the first to apply.
4. Sign up for CPAT (Sat 9/5) and take your first step toward the challenge: https://fire.virginiabeach.gov/careers

🚒Your path to a career with purpose is opening soon – and you’ve got everything it takes to make it yours. 🚒

🚗💙 FREE CAR SEAT DISTRIBUTION EVENT! 💙🚗 Expectant parents and families with a newborn up to 6 months old may qualify to ...
08/24/2026

🚗💙 FREE CAR SEAT DISTRIBUTION EVENT! 💙🚗

Expectant parents and families with a newborn up to 6 months old may qualify to receive a FREE car seat through the MileOneCares Car Seat Community Program!

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Hall Toyota Virginia Beach
1877 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Virginia Beach Fire Department’s certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will also be on-site to answer questions about proper car seat installation and safe child passenger practices.

👶 Every baby deserves a safe ride — and every parent deserves peace of mind.

📲 Registration is required! Scan the QR code or register here:
https://cloud.internal.mileone.com/safety-seat-events/register-lang?_cl=Z37TmvWEXsL9qAXcZkVRuHrx&ip_reg=en&state=va&utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/24/2026

Help keep our kids safe. Slow down and watch out for kids and school busses.

08/24/2026

Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Rescue 1 recently conducted hands-on training with our rooftop rescue kit assigned to each rescue company in the city. This rooftop rescue kit is a specialized system designed for high-rise rescue operations.

This equipment gives firefighters the ability to reach and rescue a victim from above when traditional access may be limited during a high-rise fire or other emergency. The rescue operation can be initiated from the roof or from a floor above the victim, allowing crews to lower a rescuer to the victim, secure them, and safely bring them to an accessible location.

Training with specialized equipment like this ensures our firefighters are prepared for complex, high-risk incidents before they happen.
The Virginia Beach Fire Department is always training to better serve the citizens and visitors of Virginia Beach.

🎒📚 Welcome back to school Virginia Beach! Help make this school year safe for everyone!🚸 Slow down in school zones and w...
08/24/2026

🎒📚 Welcome back to school Virginia Beach!

Help make this school year safe for everyone!

🚸 Slow down in school zones and watch for pedestrians.
🚌 Stop for school buses when the red lights are flashing.
🚲 Wear a helmet and use bike lanes or sidewalks when available.
📱 Stay distraction-free - put the phone away while driving, walking or crossing.
👀 Look both ways before crossing streets and driveways.

Wishing all students, families, teachers and school staff a happy and safe school year! 🍎✨

National Safety Council - Back To School Checklist: https://www.nsc.org/getmedia/3453c0e1-7004-4ae1-9c10-f56510dd0b5d/back-to-school-safety-checklist.pdf?_gl=1*zu4615*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjw16_UBhCqARIsAIdOaXyefQzc8M24zD6R4UaaTeQz325YCcDbBNn0Ncni4cobLIDblvtY1sIaAmjqEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADdXQvl91HadojjGUANkraNUGTl0Q

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