DFP to suspend courses for review and update

Posted June 17^th, 2013

Effective July 1, 2013 the Department of Fire Programs will be suspending the following three classes:

1. L. P. Gas Emergencies – Chief Tom Berry, Program Manager
2. Farm Machinery and Extrication – Chief Tim Estes, Program Manager
3. Firefighter Skills for Single Family Dwellings – Chief Tom Berry, Program Manager

The courses are being suspended to allow the Program Manager with the assistance of a development committee for each program to review, update and pilot the programs. This is required to ensure our programs meet the objectives and needs of the first responders throughout the Commonwealth. Part of the review process will be the development of a process whereby the programs can be delivered consistently throughout the Commonwealth. This will require that the logistical requirements be identified and available either by the agency or the host locality in order for the program to be delivered.

The goal of the agency is to develop the programs for pilot delivery over the next several months so the programs can be put back on line for the spring delivery in 2014.

Questions about these programs and or a desire to serve on the development committee should be directed to the program manager responsible for the program or the Quality Assurance Division.

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Firefighter Program Development Update:

Posted June 11^th, 2013

As many are aware of, the agency has begun the process of updating the Firefighter I and II programs. To that end, the agency has put together four of our part time instructors to work with agency staff to assemble the necessary program components to bring the agency into accreditation compliance with the NFPA-1001-13 Standards.

We are hoping to have the completed packages for each of the programs to roll out to the fire service on January 1^st, 2014. During the mean time the agency is working to pilot two different publisher?s material to determine which of them will become the primary program of the Department of Fire Programs. The two publishers that are being used for pilot are the IFSTA ? Essentials of Firefighting- 6^th Edition and the Jones & Bartlett ? Fundamentals of Firefighting Skills ? 3^rd Edition. ~ Continue Reading

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2013 Equity & Diversity Conference, Hosted by the City of Richmond Fire and Emergency Services

Posted June 07^th, 2013

On October 25, 1858, The Richmond Fire Department became a paid municipal department with the sole goal to protect Virginia?s capital city, Richmond. Today our goal is still the same just a little more modernized. Richmond Fire & Emergency Services realized after hosting the Equity & Diversity Conference in 2005 that we needed to change the direction of our conference. When it was awarded to us again for the 2013 year, we decided that it was necessary to reach out and bring in all of the public safety agencies to create a true Equity & Diversity Conference. The reason for this change is so that all public safety agencies could provide the best emergency services for the citizens that we serve.

Challenge It, Change IT, It's OUR Future

Mission Statement: To provide a world leading Equity and Diversity Conference encompassing all public safety agencies and the workforce that supports them.

Vision Statement: Empower others to support change through EQUALITY: Educate, Question, Utilize, Allocate, Learn, Inclusive, Technique, Yes to Diversity!

Additional Information
Registration Form

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Governor McDonnell Issues Proclamation Designating Fire and EMS Memorial Week

Posted May 09, 2013
Press Release

-Ceremonies to honor Fire and EMS personnel to be held in Richmond, Accomack County, Roanoke County, James City County and the City of Petersburg-

• Contact: Jeff Caldwell
• Phone: (804) 225-4260
• Email: Jeff.Caldwell@Governor.Virginia.Gov

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Governor McDonnell Issues Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Week Proclamation

Posted May 13, 2013
Press Release

Governor Bob McDonnell issued a proclamation recognizing May 12-18, 2013 as Law Enforcement Officers? Memorial Week in Virginia and calls the observance to the attention of all Virginian?s. This week the governor will participate in the Richmond Police Memorial Service Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the Richmond Police Training Academy. Tragically there were three line-of-duty deaths in Virginia in 2012 as well as an additional two in 2013. On Monday, June 10 at the VDOT auditorium in Richmond, Governor McDonnell will hold a memorial service in honor of those law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

• Contact: Jeff Caldwell
• Phone: (804) 225-4260
• Email: Jeff.Caldwell@Governor.Virginia.Gov

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Part-time Instructor Requirement Beginning July 1, 2013

Posted April 22, 2013

Beginning July 1, 2013 all part-time Instructor and Administrative Support personnel will be required to work a minimum of 16 hours to remain in active status. For additional information, click the following document: Part-time Minimum Work Requirement

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Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service Saturday June 1, 2013

Posted March 15, 2013

Firefighters who died in the line of duty or have been recognized by the Virginia Line of Duty Act in the last year will be honored for their bravery and dedicated public service. This year?s service will pay tribute to Joshua Weissman of Alexandria Fire Department, Zachary Whitacre of Gore Volunteer Fire Department, Jonathan Myers of Norfolk Fire & Rescue, John Echternach of Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department, David Chew of Bloxom Volunteer Fire Department, Pug Wells of Elliston Volunteer Fire Department, Mark Baban of Fairfax County Fire Department, Clyde Berry of Hopewell Fire Department, Eldridge Canaday of James City County Fire Department, and Joshua Culler of Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department.
Click here for more information.
Click here for the Honor Guard participation form. Please submit your form by May 1.
Click here for the application to bring apparatus.

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National Fire Academy requiring Student Identification Numbers for All Courses

Posted November 15, 2012

National Fire Academy students interested in applying for on-campus (10-/6-/2-day), off-campus (10-/6-/2-day) and NFA Online courses need to register for a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID) prior to taking any NFA delivery course. This number is used in place of a Social Security Number and is obtained through the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). If you are planning to take a NFA course this unique number must be submitted on your application to receive a certificate. Use the following link to begin the registration process - http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/about/attend/ftin.shtm