
Consumer tip: Don’t get burned when buying firewood this fall
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services advises consumers to measure deliveries of firewood to ensure they receive the full value of their purchase.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services advises consumers to measure deliveries of firewood to ensure they receive the full value of their purchase.

The Harrisonburg Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded its investigation into the explosion and fire that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 17, on Miller Circle and will be turning the scene over to the building owner later today.

Waynesboro Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Brandon Ladd Apartments on Tiffany Drive Tuesday afternoon.

Acting Charlottesville City Manager John Blair announced today the appointment of Dr. Hezedean A. Smith as the city’s fire chief.

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Virginians to keep safety at the forefront while cooking and using appliances in the kitchen.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels continue their Movies in the Outfield series with a showing of “The Sandlot” and a special fireworks show on Saturday, Oct. 17.

For the second year, James Madison University is partnering with the Harrisonburg Fire Department and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to “Light the Night” for fallen firefighters.

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs has been awarded $282,000 in federal grant funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue and Charlottesville Fire Department responded to reports of smoke and fire at Hydraulic Wash Laundromat located at 2405 Hydraulic Road on Monday at 2:05 p.m.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue was recently awarded a $1.9 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant to hire and train 10 full-time firefighters.
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