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Virginia Department of Fire Programs

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The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) enhances public safety by providing Virginia's fire fighters and fire marshals vital resources and tools.

Time's running out! Remember, EV training needs to be completed December 1, 2025 Click here for the training: bit.ly/4l0RUUy . . . . #VirginiaFire #VirginiaDepartmentofFirePrograms #FireandRescue #Virginia

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Time's running out!

Remember, EV  training needs to be completed December 1, 2025
 
Click here for the training: bit.ly/4l0RUUy

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#VirginiaFire #VirginiaDepartmentofFirePrograms #FireandRescue #Virginia

VDFP Training and Operations is proud to have supported scholarships to the 2025 Structural Collapse School in Virginia Beach October 25 - November 1, 2026. A total of 11 scholarships were awarded. Congrats to the receipients!

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. VDFP Training and Operations is proud to have supported scholarships to the  2025 Structural Collapse School in Virginia Beach October 25 - November 1, 2026.  

A total of 11 scholarships were awarded. Congrats to the receipients!

#FireProgramsFriday This week's featured course is Advanced Thermal Imaging! You can explore future course offerings on Cornerstone OnDemand Today: bit.ly/436Fgx6 . . #FireServiceTraining #FireTraining #VirginiaFire #Virginia #FireFighters #Firefighting


Do you know someone who exemplifies excellence in Virginia's fire service? Nominate them now for the Governor's Fire Service Awards! Applications are open through Dec. 1. Submit applications here: bit.ly/3uSsJPE

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Do you know someone who exemplifies excellence in Virginia's fire service? 

Nominate them now for the Governor's Fire Service Awards!

Applications are open through Dec. 1. 

Submit applications here: bit.ly/3uSsJPE

We just dropped a new episode of the VDFP Podcast! In this episode, Chief Ken Brown and Spencer Willett explain the new NERIS reporting system—why it matters, how it impacts funding, and what help is available for Virginia fire departments. Listen here: bit.ly/47T6ZT8

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. We just dropped a new episode of the VDFP Podcast!

In this episode, Chief Ken Brown and Spencer Willett explain the new NERIS reporting system—why it matters, how it impacts funding, and what help is available for Virginia fire departments.

Listen here: bit.ly/47T6ZT8

REMINDER: Mini Grant Program Applications are open until November 15! The 2025 Funding Priorities are Particulate Blocking Hoods, Extractors and Exhaust Systems. Apply Here: bit.ly/3ZVkShB

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. REMINDER: Mini Grant Program Applications are open until November 15! 

The 2025 Funding Priorities are Particulate Blocking Hoods, Extractors and Exhaust Systems.

Apply Here: bit.ly/3ZVkShB

Don't forget to set your clocks back tonight as daylight savings comes to an end! Now is also a great time to press the test button to check on your smoke alarms! #daylightsavings #firesafety #communitysafety #fallback

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Don't forget to set your clocks back tonight as daylight savings comes to an end! 

Now is also a great time to press the test button to check on your smoke alarms!

#daylightsavings #firesafety #communitysafety #fallback

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs was proud to join the Town of Woodstock to announce a $13,780 award from our Mini-Grant Program to the Woodstock Fire Department.

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs was proud to join the Town of Woodstock to announce a $13,780 award from our Mini-Grant Program to the Woodstock Fire Department.
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs was proud to join the Town of Woodstock to announce a $13,780 award from our Mini-Grant Program to the Woodstock Fire Department.
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs was proud to join the Town of Woodstock to announce a $13,780 award from our Mini-Grant Program to the Woodstock Fire Department.

NEW EPISODE ALERT! We just dropped a new episode of the VDFP Podcast! You can listen here: bit.ly/47T6ZT8 . . . . #VDFP #VDFPPodcast #Podcast #FireService #VirginiaFire #VirginiaFireService

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. NEW EPISODE ALERT! 

We just dropped a new episode of the VDFP Podcast!

You can listen here: bit.ly/47T6ZT8
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#VDFP #VDFPPodcast #Podcast #FireService #VirginiaFire #VirginiaFireService

Register now for Fire Instructor II being offered at the Wytheville Fire Department January 3-24 Register Here:bit.ly/4oBqqXF

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Register now for Fire Instructor II being offered at the Wytheville Fire Department

January 3-24 

Register Here:bit.ly/4oBqqXF

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Special Operations has had a busy fall schedule! Collectively, over 300 students have attended our training programs this fall! Here are some shots from our Fall Rescue Week. Be on the look out for the 2026 schedule coming next month.

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Virginia Department of Fire Programs Special Operations has had a busy fall schedule!

Collectively, over 300 students have attended our training programs this fall! 

Here are some shots from our Fall Rescue Week. 

Be on the look out for the 2026 schedule coming next month.
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Virginia Department of Fire Programs Special Operations has had a busy fall schedule!

Collectively, over 300 students have attended our training programs this fall! 

Here are some shots from our Fall Rescue Week. 

Be on the look out for the 2026 schedule coming next month.
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Virginia Department of Fire Programs Special Operations has had a busy fall schedule!

Collectively, over 300 students have attended our training programs this fall! 

Here are some shots from our Fall Rescue Week. 

Be on the look out for the 2026 schedule coming next month.
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Virginia Department of Fire Programs Special Operations has had a busy fall schedule!

Collectively, over 300 students have attended our training programs this fall! 

Here are some shots from our Fall Rescue Week. 

Be on the look out for the 2026 schedule coming next month.

VDFP was honored to receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Office of the Governor in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2025. Thank you to our CRR team for your dedication to building safer communities across the Commonwealth. @GovernorVA #74Proclamation

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. VDFP was honored to receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Office of the Governor in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2025. 

Thank you to our CRR team for your dedication to building safer communities across the Commonwealth. 
@GovernorVA #74Proclamation
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. VDFP was honored to receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Office of the Governor in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2025. 

Thank you to our CRR team for your dedication to building safer communities across the Commonwealth. 
@GovernorVA #74Proclamation
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. VDFP was honored to receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Office of the Governor in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2025. 

Thank you to our CRR team for your dedication to building safer communities across the Commonwealth. 
@GovernorVA #74Proclamation

We just dropped another episode of the VDFP Podcast! In this episode we chat with Chief Jackson Baynard as he reflects on the significance of both positive and challenging mentors, and how “micro-mentoring” moments can spark lifelong growth. Listen: bit.ly/47T6ZT8

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. We just dropped another episode of the VDFP Podcast! 

In this episode we chat with Chief Jackson Baynard as he reflects on the significance of both positive and challenging mentors, and how “micro-mentoring” moments can spark lifelong growth.

Listen: bit.ly/47T6ZT8

VDFP Community Risk Reduction attending the Junior League of Richmond's 20th Annual Touch a Truck Event. VDFP staff had the opportunity to share fire safety resources and tips, as well as meet and greet with Sparky! Learn more about VDFP: vafire.com

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. VDFP Community Risk Reduction attending the Junior League of Richmond's 20th Annual Touch a Truck Event. 

VDFP staff had the opportunity to share fire safety resources and tips, as well as meet and greet with Sparky!

Learn more about VDFP: vafire.com
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. VDFP Community Risk Reduction attending the Junior League of Richmond's 20th Annual Touch a Truck Event. 

VDFP staff had the opportunity to share fire safety resources and tips, as well as meet and greet with Sparky!

Learn more about VDFP: vafire.com
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. VDFP Community Risk Reduction attending the Junior League of Richmond's 20th Annual Touch a Truck Event. 

VDFP staff had the opportunity to share fire safety resources and tips, as well as meet and greet with Sparky!

Learn more about VDFP: vafire.com
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. VDFP Community Risk Reduction attending the Junior League of Richmond's 20th Annual Touch a Truck Event. 

VDFP staff had the opportunity to share fire safety resources and tips, as well as meet and greet with Sparky!

Learn more about VDFP: vafire.com

Members of the Virginia General Assembly, their staff, and officials from the Office of the Governor got to come out and see live hands on training from some of our technical rescue programs.

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Members of the Virginia General Assembly, their staff, and officials from the Office of the Governor got to come out and see live hands on training from some of our technical rescue programs.
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Members of the Virginia General Assembly, their staff, and officials from the Office of the Governor got to come out and see live hands on training from some of our technical rescue programs.
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Members of the Virginia General Assembly, their staff, and officials from the Office of the Governor got to come out and see live hands on training from some of our technical rescue programs.
VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Members of the Virginia General Assembly, their staff, and officials from the Office of the Governor got to come out and see live hands on training from some of our technical rescue programs.

Director Brad Creasy had the opportunity to present Buena Vista Fire Department a certificate of recognition for 120 years of service during their “Mountain Day” festival. Congratulations to the Buena Vista Fire Department on this milestone!

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. Director Brad Creasy had the opportunity to present Buena Vista Fire Department a certificate of recognition for 120 years of service during their “Mountain Day” festival.

Congratulations to the Buena Vista Fire Department on this milestone!

VDFP is supporting the Technical Rescue Association of Virginia's East Coast Technical Rescue Conference. The first annual East Coast Technical Rescue Conference will be held January 9-11, 2026, at the Sheraton Waterside in Norfolk. Register here: bit.ly/4mrdvpJ

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. VDFP is supporting the Technical Rescue Association of Virginia's East Coast Technical Rescue Conference.

The first annual East Coast Technical Rescue Conference will be held January 9-11, 2026, at the Sheraton Waterside in Norfolk. 

Register here: bit.ly/4mrdvpJ

The Virginia Fire Services Board and VDFP are seeking public comment on this proposed policy. Please direct your comments to the Government Affairs Division at [email protected] by November 18, 2025

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. The Virginia Fire Services Board and VDFP are seeking public comment on this proposed policy.

Please direct your comments to the Government Affairs Division at PolicyOffice@vdfp.virginia.gov by November 18, 2025

The Mini-Grant Program is open for applications! Application Period: October 1, 2025 through November 15, 2025. Apply Here: bit.ly/3ZVkShB

VaFirePrograms's tweet image. The Mini-Grant Program is open for applications! 

Application Period: October 1, 2025 through November 15, 2025. 

Apply Here: bit.ly/3ZVkShB

Virginia Department of Fire Programs reposted

Lithium-ion batteries can start fires if thrown away in the trash or curbside recycling bin. @NFFF_News is a proud supporter of @NFPA this #FirePreventionWeek, reminding you to recycle batteries safely. Find a drop-off site near you at call2recycle.org. #BatterySafety

NFFF_News's tweet image. Lithium-ion batteries can start fires if thrown away in the trash or curbside recycling bin. @NFFF_News is a proud supporter of @NFPA this #FirePreventionWeek, reminding you to recycle batteries safely. Find a drop-off site near you at call2recycle.org. #BatterySafety

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