Connolly, King, Langevin reintroduce Fair RETIRE Act
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Reps. Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), Peter King (R-NY), and Jim Langevin (D-RI) introduced the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act.
Search Results for firefighters
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Has the government shutdown impacted the environment?
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No one is happy about the recent partial shutdown of the federal government in the U.S. as President Trump plays hardball with Congress on allocating funds for his “border wall.”
First responder safety on our highways
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The families of three firefighters were forever changed on the night of October 11, 2018 when a tractor-trailer crashed into the back of a Hanover County firetruck on Interstate 295.
Northam announces $343,000 federal grant for Virginia Department of Fire Programs
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The Virginia Department of Fire Programs has been awarded $343,000 in federal grant funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
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.
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.
