Fire
A professional department dedicated to protecting life and property through an all-hazards approach.
Fire Administration Office
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.
April 17, 2024
Virginia Beach Fire Academy Classes 14 and 15 Graduation Ceremony Slated for Tuesday, April 23.
February 21, 2024
Deputy Fire Chief, Vance Cooper, Sworn in as the President of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association (VFCA)
February 21, 2024
Members of VBFD Engine 17 Awarded the Governor’s Fire Service Award for the Career Outstanding Fire Department Response
February 9, 2024
VBFD Fire Investigators Arrest Arson Suspect in Wessex Lane Fire