
McEachin introduces bill to promote safe storage of firearms
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) has introduced the Firearm Owners Responsibility and Safety Act to promote safe storage of firearms and reduce gun-related injuries and deaths.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) has introduced the Firearm Owners Responsibility and Safety Act to promote safe storage of firearms and reduce gun-related injuries and deaths.

Albemarle County officers responded to a call for service for shots fired at Granite Park Apartments on Peyton Drive at 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Keith Link has earned a prestigious certification as a Fire Investigation Technician conveyed by the International Association of Arson Investigators.

The International Association of Fire Chiefs has awarded the Harrisonburg Fire Department with the Heart Safe Community Award for small/mid-sized communities.

The Western U.S. is feeling the effects of climate change this summer as areas suffer from record-high temperatures, drought condition, and wildfires.

Volunteer and career units from Albemarle County responded to the report of a fire on Red Hill School Road early Wednesday.

The Virginia Fire Services Board and the Virginia Department of Fire Programs announced Monday a 5.45 percent budget increase in the Fire Programs Fund.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue introduced its newest class of firefighters at a recent ceremony.

Waynesboro traditionally rings in Independence Day a week late, which is why you need to make plans now to view the spectacular city fireworks show next weekend, on Saturday, July 10.

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Virginians that this year’s Fourth of July Holiday will be celebrated with increased pre-pandemic behavior.
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