
Spanberger bill protects tax credits of retired police officers, firefighters
Public safety officers tend to retire earlier than people in other occupations because of the physical demands and unique job hazards they face on the job.
Public safety officers tend to retire earlier than people in other occupations because of the physical demands and unique job hazards they face on the job.
As the holiday season begins, the Harrisonburg Fire Department wants to stress to the community the criticality of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue introduced its newest class of firefighters at a recent ceremony.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue has welcomed a new class of 15 firefighters who completed the department’s 24-week recruit school.
A team of Harrisonburg firefighters who rescued a family from carbon monoxide poisoning earlier this year, and a battalion chief who has dedicated his career to saving lives through the prevention of fires, were recently recognized for their efforts to protect the community.
Harrisonburg Fire Department firefighters are used to getting calls to rescue pets, but it’s not often they get the chance to stop and play with them.
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs announced updates to its Live Fire Training Policy that includes the prohibition of the use of oriented strand board containing PMDI.
Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., on Thursday introduced a bipartisan bill to provide veteran firefighters with the fair compensation, healthcare, and retirement benefits they’ve earned through their service.
Fourteen firefighters from across our area are now ready to make a greater impact on their communities after graduating from the Central Shenandoah Valley Regional Fire Training Academy.
James Madison University will partner with the Harrisonburg Fire Department and join other iconic landmarks next week in a tribute to honor fallen firefighters called, “Light the Night.”