City of Waynesboro Fire Department

08/31/2026

Over the next couple of weeks our crews will be out and about around different parts of the city performing our annual hydrant maintenance and flow testing. Please do not be alarmed if you see our crews out flowing the fire hydrants. If you have any questions, please contact our Community Risk Reduction office.

08/20/2026

Register today for Regional Firefighter Testing!

Testing Date: October 24, 2026, 8:00am
Location: Rockingham County Fairgrounds

Click the link below to register.

🚒 Ready to Start Your Fire Service Career? 🚒

Take the first step toward becoming a firefighter by registering for the Regional Firefighter Testing being held on October 24th!

Candidates who successfully complete both the written exam and physical ability test will earn a Regional Testing Certificate that is good for one year, making them eligible to apply for firefighter positions with Rockingham County Department of Fire & Rescue, Augusta County Fire-Rescue, Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue & Emergency Management, Harrisonburg Fire Department, Staunton Fire and Rescue, City of Waynesboro Fire Department

Visit the registration link for testing details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/jobs/5405728/regional-firefighter-testing?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

08/14/2026

9/11 Memorial – 25th Anniversary Commemoration

9/11 Memorial – 25th Anniversary Commemoration

Please join the City of Waynesboro for a special 9/11 Memorial Ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Fishburne Military School Field

The ceremony will include guest speakers and a presentation reviewing the timeline of events from that tragic day as we come together to remember and honor those who lost their lives, those who served, and the heroes who responded.

07/12/2026

Recall information.

RECALL ALERT: Kobalt recalls over 500,000 yard tools after dozens of reports of batteries catching fire | Story: https://www.whsv.com/2026/07/09/kobalt-recalls-500000-yard-tools-after-dozens-reports-batteries-catching-fire/

07/10/2026

The City of Waynesboro is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. Click the link below to apply.

https://cityofwaynesborova.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

07/01/2026

Please see the attached media release for a cooling shelter the City of Waynesboro will be opening for the next three days in cooperation with First Baptist Church and DSS.

06/22/2026

The Waynesboro Fire Department invested in the future of the department by sending two of our fire officers to the 2026 Virginia Fire Officer Academy and the Virginia Chief Officer Academy. Congratulations to Battalion Chief Tyler Clark for graduating from the Virginia Chief Officer Academy and congratulations to Captain Jarod Cave for graduating from the Virginia Fire Officer Academy. We would like to take the time to acknowledge them for their commitment to the department and their dedication to making themselves better fire officers.

06/01/2026

We would like to congratulate Firefighter Josh Major on his well-deserved retirement, which became effective today.

Josh began his journey with our department as a volunteer and was hired full-time in November 1999. For more than two decades, he has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the fire service, the department, and the citizens of Waynesboro.

From the beginning, Josh distinguished himself as a committed firefighter who continually sought to expand his training and knowledge. His accomplishments include earning an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from J. Sargent Reynolds and completing numerous certifications and specialized training throughout his career.

Throughout his service with the department, in addition to his daily responsibilities, Josh served on several committees and helped develop the specifications for multiple engines and the ladder truck. Josh has always been known in our department for his exceptional attention to detail, whether maintaining apparatus, caring for equipment, or supporting station maintenance.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Josh for his many years of dedicated service. We wish him the very best as he enters this next chapter of his life.

05/21/2026

Good Afternoon,

As a result of the rain forecast over the next 4-5 days, the BURN BAN within the City of Waynesboro is hereby rescinded effective Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1500 hours (3:00 pm).

Citizens are reminded that OPEN BURNING within the City of Waynesboro is regulated by the Fire Code.

Cooking fires, charcoal grills, and outdoor fire pits used as intended do not require a permit. Most other types of open burning do require a permit issued by the City of Waynesboro Fire Department.

The burning of leaves, yard waste, construction debris, or domestic refuse is NOT permitted within the City of Waynesboro at any time.

Questions may be referred to Battalion Chief David Nichols, Assistant Fire Marshal at 540-942-6730.

04/17/2026

STATION 2 GRAND OPENING

We would like to thank everyone who came out and attended the Open House Ceremony for Station 2 and a special thank you to everyone that made this event possible.

The Waynesboro Fire Department is very grateful for the building and being provided the opportunity to better serve the community of Waynesboro.