Charlottesville fire chief announces retirement
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After 37 years of service, Charlottesville Fire Chief Charles Werner has announced that he will retire from the City of Charlottesville in the summer of 2015.
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Virginia wildfire crews battling multiple blazes
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The Short Hills Fire in Botetourt County continues to be the most significant and difficult to suppress wildfire currently burning in Virginia.
Kaine introduces bill to help prevent heroin, prescription drug overdoses
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U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) introduced the Opioid Overdose Reduction Act to protect first responders, health professionals and family members who are educated in administering an opioid overdose prevention drug, such as naloxone (also known as Narcan) in an emergency situation of overdose.
IRS tells Warner: Uniforms for public safety officials not taxable
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In a letter to U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that firefighters and police officers will not be expected to pay taxes on common clothing items that they are required to wear while on duty.
Randy Forbes: Did you know these things were produced in Virginia’s Fourth District?
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Right here in Virginia’s Fourth District, there are companies on the front lines positioning our nation to compete in an increasingly global society.
Wildfire season in Virginia begins Sunday
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The 75-day spring wildfire season in the Commonwealth begins Sunday when the 4 p.m. Burn Law (which allows burning only between 4 p.m. and midnight) goes into effect. Citizens are reminded to be extra careful with any open-air fire from now through April 30.
Six bills addressing prescription drug and heroin abuse introduced
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Governor McAuliffe today recognized the work of the Task Force on Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse, which has produced six pieces of legislation addressing heroin and opiate abuse to be considered during the 2015 General Assembly.
Big Meadows prescribed burn planned for Thursday afternoon
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The National Park Service is planning to conduct a 35-acre prescribed burn in Big Meadows (milepost 51). A portion of Big Meadows, the open area across from Byrd Visitor Center, is burned each year for the purpose of maintaining the open vista by preventing encroachment by trees and shrubs.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue awarded grant for fire prevention, safety
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Albemarle County Fire Rescue is pleased to announce that they are the recipients of a nearly $100,000 grant from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for enhancing fire protection and safety in low income and impoverished areas of our community.
Fall wildfire season begins Oct. 15 in Virginia
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Daylight is getting shorter; nights are getting cooler. Sure, summer has officially ended, but more importantly, fall wildfire season is here! And officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry want to keep you and your family safe from the ravages of wildfire.
