The Virginia Beach Fire Department's 500-member organization provides an all-hazard response service for our community that includes fire suppression, emergency management, hazardous materials (HazMat), technical rescue, marine operations, fire inspections, fire investigations, life safety education, fire training and disaster response from Virginia Task Force 2, a FEMA urban search and rescue team.

In addition, the Department provides emergency medical technicians and paramedics to assist the Department of Emergency Medical Services with providing advanced life support response to our community.

The Department is an accredited agency with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), having been initially accredited in 2001 and reaccredited in 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.

The Virginia Beach Fire Department has established itself as a local, regional, state and national leader in numerous aspects of fire safety and continues to strive for excellence when delivering services to the residents of Virginia Beach.

Latest News

  • July 23, 2025

    Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team Returning Today from Texas Deployment

    VBFD's Swiftwater Rescue Team Returning Today from Texas Deployment

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  • July 16, 2025

    Virginia Beach Fire Marshal Seeks Public’s Help Regarding Illegal Fireworks Displays at North End and Croatan

    Virginia Beach Fire Marshal Seeks Public’s Help Regarding Illegal Fireworks Displays at North End and Croatan

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  • July 6, 2025

    Virginia Beach Fire Department Swiftwater Rescue Team to Deploy to Texas for Disaster Flood Response

    Virginia Beach Fire Department Swiftwater Rescue Team to Deploy to Texas for Disaster Flood Response

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  • April 25, 2025

    Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) Asks the Community and Businesses to “Light the Night” in Red for National Fallen Firefighters Week, April 27 – May 4

    “Light the Night” in Red for National Fallen Firefighters Week, April 27 – May 4 

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