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

  • February 21, 2024

    Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Deputy Chief, Vance Cooper, Sworn in as the President of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association (VFCA)

    Deputy Fire Chief, Vance Cooper, Sworn in as the President of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association (VFCA)

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  • February 21, 2024

    Members of VBFD Engine 17 Awarded the Governor’s Fire Service Award for the Career Outstanding Fire Department Response

    Members of VBFD Engine 17 Awarded the Governor’s Fire Service Award for the Career Outstanding Fire Department Response

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  • February 9, 2024

    VBFD Fire Investigators Arrest Arson Suspect in Wessex Lane Fire

    VBFD Fire Investigators Arrest Arson Suspect in Wessex Lane Fire

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  • February 1, 2024

    Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Assistant Chief Lorna B. Trent Selected into the 2024 Fire Service Executive Development Institute

    Assistant Chief Lorna B. Trent selected into the 2024 Fire Service Executive Development Institute.

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