
Certified firefighters and EMTs encouraged to apply to Charlottesville Fire Department
Charlottesville Fire Department is looking for a few men and women to apply for positions as firefighters and EMTs with the city.
Charlottesville Fire Department is looking for a few men and women to apply for positions as firefighters and EMTs with the city.
A law named after a Culpeper resident will ensure parity for all retired police officers and firefighters and provide access to a tax benefit to help cover health insurance premiums.
Two firefighters were honored by Albemarle County Fire Rescue this week for their brave actions responding to a fire in Scottsville on Sept. 24.
Last week the House of Representatives voted 400-22 to pass the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act (S 231) and send it to President Biden for his signature.
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger calls on the VA to move forward with extending benefits to veteran firefighters living with chronic illnesses.
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia seeks input from retired law enforcement, firefighters, educators, federal employees, and other public sector workers who were denied Social Security benefits.
A Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation that will make it easier for retired public safety officers to get a tax benefit to pay for healthcare coverage.
Michael Lecik, a former Air Force firefighter and assistant chief at the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department, was diagnosed in 2019 with multiple myeloma, a condition tied to the high-risk, carcinogenic workplace conditions that come with being a military firefighter.
During a 24-week recruit school led by ACFR career staff, a class of 14 recruit firefighters passed all the necessary requirements and have received the skills and knowledge needed for the job.
Two members of the Harrisonburg Fire Department recently graduated from one of the state’s most prestigious fire officer training programs.