💪 We build our communities through communication. ⭐️ We're not just for Chiefs! Anyone can join, company officers, firefighters, volunteers, adminstrative professionals, EMS professionals, businesses, public safety, and anyone that wants to advocate for the safety of our communities. ↔️The VFCA bridges the distance between departments and serves as a central hub for information exchange, networking, and building foundations. Through our education & training programs, legislative outreach, and l

During the annual Minnesota State Fire Chiefs’ Association Conference, Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood received the 2025 Leadership Award. Sherwood has served as the Bemidji Fire Chief since 2021. | Lakeland News

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📍 Woodstock, Virginia — After a nationwide recruitment to succeed recently retired Chief Tim Williams, Shenandoah County has appointed Steven Hall, Jr. as its next system-wide Chief of Fire & Rescue, effective November 3, 2025. 🔥 Chief Hall joins after a 25-year career with the City of Richmond Fire and Emergency Services, retiring in July 2025 as Assistant Fire Chief. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Studies in Human Resource Management and a Master of Human Resource Management from the Univers