Fire
A professional department dedicated to protecting life and property through an all-hazards approach.
Fire Administration Office
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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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
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April 24, 2024
Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) Asks the Community and Businesses to “Light the Night” in Red for National Fallen Firefighters Week, May 1-5
The VBFD Asks the Community and Businesses to “Light the Night” in Red for National Fallen Firefighters Week, May 1-5
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April 17, 2024
Virginia Beach Fire Academy Classes 14 and 15 Graduation Ceremony Slated for Tuesday, April 23
Virginia Beach Fire Academy Classes 14 and 15 Graduation Ceremony Slated for Tuesday, April 23.
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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)
