Riverheads Volunteer Fire Chief awarded Governor’s Fire Service Award
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Chief Barry Lotts of Riverheads Volunteer Fire Department is among the recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Fire Service Awards.
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Harrisonburg’s Matthew Tobia named Virginia Fire Chief of the Year
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Harrisonburg Fire Department Chief Matthew Tobia was named the Virginia Fire Chief of the Year on Wednesday during the Governor’s Fire Service Awards.
It’s spring fire season in Virginia: Burning law in effect through April 30
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Virginia has entered the spring fire season which means the 4 p.m. burning law will be in effect from through April 30.
Legislation would increase healthcare options for retired first responders
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Many police officers and fire fighters retire early because of the unique physical demands, stress and hazards of their professions.
Effort to end two Social Security provisions aims to provide fairness for public servants
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U.S. Reps. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia and Garrett Graves of Louisiana are leading the bipartisan, national effort to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Prescribed burns planned in George Washington, Jefferson national forests this spring
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This spring, firefighters across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Roanoke plan to conduct prescribed burning to reduce hazardous fuels, restore wildlife habitat and improve overall forest health.
Raging bulls in blue: The deadly toll of warrior policing on steroids
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That the police officers charged with the beating death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols are Black is a distraction.
Longwood controls the boards, paint, holds off USC Upstate rally in 72-65 win
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Longwood shot just 40 percent, but pounded the offensive boards and shot a season-high 40 free throws to gut out a 72-65 win over USC Upstate on Saturday in Farmville.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue graduates class of six from firefighter training school
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A class of six graduated from a 12-week firefighter training school run by Albemarle County Fire Rescue last week.
Historic home catches fire in Downtown Staunton: Two injuries, extensive damage
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A structure fire caused extensive damage to a 19th century home near Downtown Staunton on Sunday morning.
