Virginia Department of Fire Programs
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The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) enhances public safety by providing Virginia's fire fighters and fire marshals vital resources and tools.
#COURSEALERT NFA: Health & Safety Program Manager is being offered on October 15-16. Click this link for more information: bit.ly/46nPtYn . . . #VAFire #VAFirePrograms #VDFP #FireTraining #Virginia #VirginiaFireFighters
#COURSEALERT "National Fire Academy: Fire Investigation: Fire as a Weapon" is being offered November 15 at the Wytheville Fire Department. Click here to learn more: bit.ly/4o2upwU . . . #VAFireService #VAFire #FireTraining #FireService #Firefighters
#GoodNews 2025 Virginia State Weekend at the National Fire Academy has been officially rescheduled October 10-12. Students will need to register in Cornerstone OnDemand. There are 10 courses open for registration. Register today: bit.ly/410FRzq
NEW EPISODE ALERT! VDFP has dropped another episode of the VDFP Podcast. In this episode we are speaking with VFSB Chair, Chief Keith Johnson. You can listen here: bit.ly/47T6ZT8 . . . . #VDFP #VDFPPodcast #Podcast #FireService #VirginiaFire #VirginiaFireService
Times running out! Remember, EV training is mandatory and can be completed online in Cornerstone OnDemand. You have until December 2025 to get it done! Click here for the training: bit.ly/4l0RUUy #VirginiaFire #VirginiaDepartmentofFirePrograms #FireandRescue #Virginia
A new episode of the VDFP Podcast is out now! Check it out here! bit.ly/47T6ZT8
Register now for Fire Instructor II This session is being offered August 12 in Rockingham County Register here: bit.ly/44v1fPm
Registration for Wise Regional Fire School is currently open to Division 4! (Registration for all Other Divisions open July 15.) Click here for more info: bit.ly/44w5aKC
Did you catch the latest #VDFP #podcast episode? John Miller takes us through an inside look at prescribed burns, specialized training academies, and the everyday challenges facing Virginia’s fire and forestry professionals. 🔥 🚒 Listen here! bit.ly/47T6ZT8
Did you catch the latest #VDFP #podcast episode? John Miller is back to take us through an inside look at prescribed burns, specialized training academies, and the everyday challenges facing Virginia’s fire and forestry professionals. 🔥 🚒 Listen: bit.ly/47T6ZT8
#ALERT: All fire departments will shift to NERIS reporting by January 2026. Need more info? Click here: bit.ly/4nCebdB #VirginiaDepartmentofFirePrograms #VDFP #VirginiaFire #NERIS
You can apply now for the Firefighter PPE Grant! 🔥 There's a max of $100k per application and turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) are prioritized. Interested? Register here: bit.ly/3TxMTHr . . . . #VirginiaDepartmentofFirePrograms #Virginia
Do you know someone who exemplifies excellence in the fire service? Nominate them now for the Governor's Fire Service Awards! 🔥 Head to our website, review the categories, and hit 'submit.' Nominations Here: bit.ly/3uSsJPE Applications are open until Dec. 1. #VDFP
Leave it to the pros' this 4th of July. Contact your local fire officials for more details! Read our guide to fireworks in the commonwealth here: bit.ly/45NtxUd #VDFP #FireworksSafety
Listen to Sparky this 4th of July and leave it to the pros. 🎆 Learn more about firework safety here:bit.ly/45NtxUd . . . . #VirginiaDepartmentofFirePrograms #VirginiaFire #VirginiaFirefighters #Virginia #VDFP #FourthofJuly #FireworkSafety #Fireworks
This July 4, leave the fireworks to the professionals. Check out this message from the State Fire Marshal’s Office to learn how to celebrate safely. Learn more about firework safety here: bit.ly/4lyz9Iv
As you get ready to celebrate this 4th of July, make plans to celebrate safely. All fireworks, even sparklers, can cause serious injury. ⚠️🎇 Lighting fireworks at home? Follow these tips to reduce injury and wildfire risk. Learn more @VaFirePrograms and ow.ly/FrRB50Wj6fU
NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🔥 We are chatting with John Miller, Chief of Wildfire and Emergency Response at the Virginia Department of Forestry, about protecting Virginia's forests. Click here to listen and let us know what you think! bit.ly/3TfJ5L5 #VDFP
There's still time to register for the National Honor Guard Academy! The week-long training is happening October 19-24 at the Henrico Public Safety Training Center. bit.ly/4jTm0bW Email a completed application to: [email protected] #VDFP
Times running out! Remember, EV training is mandatory and can be completed online in Cornerstone OnDemand. You have until December 2025 to get it done! Click here for the training: bit.ly/4l0RUUy
