Fire
A professional department dedicated to protecting life and property through an all-hazards approach.
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
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August 11, 2024
Members of Virginia Task Force 2 (VA-TF2) USAR Returning to Hampton Roads Today, Sunday, Aug. 11
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August 4, 2024
Members of Virginia Task Force 2 (VATF-2) USAR Activated to Support Response to Tropical Cyclone Debby
Members of Virginia Task Force 2 (VATF-2) USAR Activated to Support Response to Tropical Cyclone Debby
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July 2, 2024
Virginia Beach Fire Marshal Reminds Citizens Fireworks are Illegal in Virginia Beach
Residents are encouraged to report illegal fireworks within their neighborhoods via the VB311 online portal, VB311.virginiabeach.gov, or by calling the City’s non-emergency line, 757-385-5000.Â
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May 16, 2024
Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Life Safety Education Team to Hold Homeschool Public Safety Day, Tuesday, June 4th!
VBFD to Host 3rd Annual "Homeschool Public Safety Day," June 4th
