Share The crew here at VAFireNews.com is trying to revamp the “Around the Station” column. The column is simply pictures and maybe some information on your crew. Send in your photos on the job, volunteering, cooking, training, or anything else “Around the Station”. We will post the pics and info in our column. You can view other photos and [...]... Read More »

Share CALLAHAN, Jocelyn “Joz,” 36, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and sister who had a friendly, outgoing spirit that lit up the room when she entered. Jocelyn had the ability to make a person laugh when they really wanted to cry. She was a volunteer [...]... Read More »

Share The Roanoke County Firefighter II Class is nearing completion. They recently had their night burn and enjoyed using the Roanoke Valley Training Centers new Class B burn building Submitted by Matthew Jones ... Read More »

Share Battalion Chief Billy Obenchain was laid to rest today. As the Preacher said in the service….Billy was a firefighter….Truer words have not been spoken. All of those who had a part in the service should be proud of a send-off worthy of a hero. I think we did an excellent job paying a special tribute to an extraordinary [...]... Read More »

Share Roanoke Fire-EMS Department lost one of its most beloved firefighters yesterday. Battalion Chief Billy Obenchain passed away after a long battle with cancer. Please click here for the entire story on RoanokeFire.com. If you read the entire article you will understand the meaning of the title…If you want to be a clown. ... Read More »

Share By Becky Robinette Wright CHESTERFIELD,Va-It is with a great sense of loss that Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad announces the loss of Ronnie Dunkum, he will be greatly missed. George “Ronnie,” Dunkum, 69, of Chesterfield, went to the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2009 after a lifelong battle with heart disease. Dunkum was preceded in death by a grandson, [...]... Read More »

Share Bon Secours Richmond and Henrico Fire are pleased to announce the Central VA EMS Education Expo 2010.  The Education Expo will be held on January 30-31, 2010 at the Henrico Fire Training Center.  See our flyer announcing the Expo.  The Central VA EMS Education Expo 2010 is a free event. CEU information is available on the [...]... Read More »

Share CENTRAL VIRGINIA – Hybrid vehicles are everywhere. They’re great on gas and great for the environment. As a result, more and more of them are popping up around Richmond but hybrids have a hidden danger; you can’t afford to mess with these cars – unless you know what you’re doing. “Lady lost control and it was [...]... Read More »

Share Submitted by Tanya Holliday It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Larry Smallwood a friend to all in the fire service. Larry passed away on November 14th, 2009. He was a past president of the CVVFA. He was a lifetime member of South End Co 5 in Winchester, a [...]... Read More »

Share Submitted byLt. Shawn L. Jones, PIO/Assistant Fire Marshal Richmond, Va– Last night was the kick-off for radio station Y101 Food Drive benefiting the Central Virginia Foodbank. The opening night theme was a challenge between Police and Fire. I am please to report that it was the best opening night they have ever had. Police [...]... Read More »