Five Virginia deaths confirmed from Tropical Storm Michael
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The Virginia State Police has confirmed five deaths in the Commonwealth related to Tropical Storm Michael.
Search Results for firefighters
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Virginia State Police busy responding to calls related to Michael
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Since Tropical Storm Michael crossed into Virginia, the Virginia State Police have responded to dozens of calls for traffic crashes, stranded vehicles, downed trees, debris in the roadway and flooded highways.
Fire Prevention Week: Look. Listen. Learn
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The Virginia Department of Fire Programs encourages residents in the Commonwealth to “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” which is this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13.
Warner, Kaine announce FEMA grants for 10 Virginia fire departments
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced $3.7 million in FEMA funding for 10 Virginia fire departments.
New and returning blue ribbon favorites at this year’s State Fair
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This year’s State Fair of Virginia is chock-full of blue ribbon features—both new and returning.
Police arrest Waynesboro man in vandalism at Kate Collins Middle School
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A Waynesboro man has been arrested for breaking into Kate Collins Middle School and causing substantial damage to pipes in the ceiling of a boiler room, along with additional charges.
National firefighter competition to be held during the State Fair
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Firefighters from communities across the commonwealth will hoist hoses, climb towers and carry mannequins to safety during the Firefighter Combat Challenge at the State Fair of Virginia.
Supreme Court decision effectively makes U.S. public sector ‘right to work’
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The Supreme Court voted 5-4 Wednesday to rule that public-sector workers who are represented by unions can’t be required to pay union dues.
ACLU, ACLU-VA charge Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department with retaliation
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The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Virginia today filed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges against the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and Fairfax County for retaliation on behalf of Battalion Chiefs Kathleen Stanley and Cheri Zosh.
Emergency Medical Services Week recognizes Virginia’s EMS providers
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When you dial 911 for help you don’t have time to think about what it takes to save a life, but you are comforted in knowing that medical providers will quickly respond to your emergency.
