top of page
Search
September 11 is First Responders Day in Virginia
Virginia public safety agencies are encouraged to recognize and promote the official day RICHMOND – August 27, 2019 – Virginia House...
Sep 3, 2022
Â
Â
Â


VPSF Announces New Board of Directors
The Virginia Public Safety Foundation is pleased to announce that the following individuals have agreed to serve as Directors of the...
Jul 30, 2022
Â
Â
Â


Chesterfield County Fire & EMS Announce Off-Duty Death of Firefighter Alicia A. Monahan
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS is saddened to announce the death of Firefighter Alicia A. Monahan, assigned to Engine 207-B shift who...
Jun 26, 2022
Â
Â
Â


Governor Youngkin Proclaims May 11-17 Virginia Police Week
May 15 is National Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 12, 2022
Â
Â
Â


Fairfax County Fire Captain Schoppa succumbs to occupational cancer
It is with great sadness that Fire Chief John Butler announces the line-of-duty death of Captain Kimberly Schoppa on April 26, 2022 from...
Apr 26, 2022
Â
Â
Â


Henrico police officer killed, another injured in 3-vehicle crash
HENRICO COUNTY POLICE NEWS RELEASE Update – Vehicle Crash Involving Henrico Officers: (Henrico County, Va.) – Henrico County Police...
Mar 31, 2022
Â
Â
Â


Covington Police experience first-ever death of officer in the line of duty
Covington Police Officer Caleb Daniel Ogilvie, 35, who was shot and killed Monday, March 14, 2022. OBITUARY Officer Caleb Daniel Ogilvie,...
Mar 15, 2022
Â
Â
Â


Governor Youngkin Recognizes Recipients of 2021 Governor’s Fire Service Awards
RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Fire Service Awards today as part of the...
Feb 24, 2022
Â
Â
Â


Virginia Police Chiefs Launch Fundraising Campaign for Slain Bridgewater College Police Officers
The Virginia Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (VACLEA) and the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP) have...
Feb 9, 2022
Â
Â
Â


2 officers killed in shooting at Bridgewater College, suspect in custody
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WWBT) - Police said two officers were shot and a suspect is in custody following reports of an active shooting on...
Feb 1, 2022
Â
Â
Â


Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler succumbs to injuries following shooting
While on duty, Town of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler stopped out with an individual shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday (Nov....
Nov 13, 2021
Â
Â
Â
Governor Ralph S. Northam Proclaims October 11-17 Virginia Police Week
Virginia Police Week And Peace Officers Memorial Day 10/11/2021 WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of Virginians is important to the...
Oct 11, 2021
Â
Â
Â


Funeral arrangements set for Hanover Fire Battalion Chief Jeff Phipps
On behalf of Chief Jethro H. Piland, III, the Hanover County Fire-EMS Department is sad to report the passing of Operations Battalion...
Jul 25, 2021
Â
Â
Â
Mayor, Sheriff identify deputy injured during Wise Co. officer-involved shooting Saturday
APPALACHIA, Va. (WJHL) — Authorities have identified the Wise County Sheriff’s deputy who was stabbed multiple times on Saturday before...
Jul 18, 2021
Â
Â
Â


Governor's Flag Order for Chesterfield County Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the...
Jul 9, 2021
Â
Â
Â


Passing of Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge
(July 3, 2021) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield Fire and EMS is sad to report that Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge, 26 of...
Jul 3, 2021
Â
Â
Â
Portsmouth firefighter shot while responding to call about wires down on Surry Street
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A Portsmouth firefighter was shot and injured Monday night while responding to a call on Surry Street, after...
Jun 29, 2021
Â
Â
Â


Adjutant General of Virginia National Guard 2021 Memorial Day Message
Each year on Memorial Day we make time to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of duty, honor and...
May 27, 2021
Â
Â
Â


EMS Week in Virginia Recognizes EMS Providers' Dedication to Saving Lives
May 16 – 22 is National EMS Week (RICHMOND, Va.) – Over the last year and a half, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed an immeasurable strain...
May 17, 2021
Â
Â
Â


Donation fund organized to help Norton Police Chief James Lane during his recovery
We're so thankful that Norton Police Chief James Lane is home now and recovering... but that recovery is going to be a long road. If you...
May 15, 2021
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page