Albemarle County Fire Rescue welcomes new firefighters
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Albemarle County Fire Rescue has welcomed a new class of 15 firefighters who completed the department’s 24-week recruit school.
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Firefighters receive recognition for their life-saving actions, commitment
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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 firefighters support Clear the Shelters event this weekend
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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.
VDFP implements cancer reduction efforts for Virginia firefighters
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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.
Spanberger, Bacon introduce Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act
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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 complete Regional Fire Training Academy
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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.
JMU partners with local fire department to honor fallen firefighters
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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.”
Harrisonburg firefighters complete Paramedic Certification Program
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The Harrisonburg Fire Department announced that five of its personnel have completed the rigorous requirements to become Nationally Registered and Virginia State-Certified paramedics.
Virginia Department of Fire Programs announces 2019 Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service
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The Virginia Department of Fire Programs will host the 2019 Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service beginning at noon on Saturday, June 1, at the Richmond International Raceway Complex in Henrico County.
Tough challenges ahead for California firefighters, residents, according to Virginia Tech fire expert
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The intensity of the deadly wildfires in Northern California can be attributed, in part, to a lack of controlled fires.
