Tim Hugo firefighter protection bill signed into law
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Del. Tim Hugo’s bill to expand workers’ compensation benefits for Virginia firefighters, HB 1804, was signed into law on Monday.
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Albemarle County announces hiring of deputy chief for Fire/Rescue
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Albemarle County announced this week the hiring of Heather Childress as deputy chief for the Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue.
Fire Warden Training: Does your business need it?
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The Regulatory Reform Order or the Fire Safety Order of 2005 made it a requirement that all of the employees in a business or work environment need to have at least basic fire warden training.
Northam announces 2018 Governor’s Fire Service Award recipients
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced the 10 recipients of the 2018 Governor’s Fire Service Awards, who will be recognized at an awards ceremony during the Virginia and Fire Rescue Conference on Feb. 23.
Connolly, Walorski reintroduce the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act
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Reps. Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA) and Jackie R. Walorski (R-IN) have reintroduced the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, legislation to ensure federal firefighters are eligible for the same full and fair retirement benefits as their state and local counterparts.
Augusta County: State Police investigating suspicious fire
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The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office is asking the public for any information they might have concerning a structure fire Friday morning in Augusta County.
Friday marks the beginning of spring wildfire season
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Virginia’s 75-day spring wildfire season is set to begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, with a prohibition of burning before 4 p.m. each day until April 30, if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials.
New Dominion Bookshop to host talk on Substance of Fire: Gender and Race in the College Classroom
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New Dominion Bookshop in Charlottesville will host a book talk and signing with Claire Millikin and Blake Calhoun on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m.
Be on fire for safety resolutions in 2019
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The beginning of the new year is a perfect time to test home smoke alarms, which can help save lives in the event of a household fire.
Augusta County taps new fire, rescue chief
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David W. Nichols has been named the new fire and rescue chief in Augusta County.
