
Prevent the spread of forest pests on firewood
Virginia has many special observances: Dairy Month, Pumpkin Month, even Honey Month, but Firewood Awareness Month?

Virginia has many special observances: Dairy Month, Pumpkin Month, even Honey Month, but Firewood Awareness Month?

The largest public exhibit of Civil War-era firearms in Virginia was dedicated earlier this month at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue has been awarded $401,000 to expand and strengthen its volunteer fire rescue volunteer recruitment and retention efforts.

Perhaps more dangerous than the fires themselves from which they radiate, smoke waves can cause health problems for people hundreds of miles around.

The Virginia Department of Forestry will receive increased funding to support two vital forestry programs – the Reforestation of Timberlands program and the fire suppression program.

Del. Dickie Bell has filed legislation that would expand Virginia hate crime laws to include police, firefighters and EMS personnel.

The American Red Cross and its partners have saved at least 102 lives as part of its nationwide Home Fire Campaign to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries.

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office and Augusta County Fire & Rescue are getting together Saturday night for a charity basketball game.

The USDA Virginia Rural Development office will finance a $2 million low-interest direct loan for Churchville Volunteer Fire and Rescue in Augusta County.

Albemarle County announced that two Fire Rescue captains graduated from the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association Fire Officer Academy.
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