Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
CombinationFairfax, Virginia
- Stations: 39+ coverage
- Staffing: 1,400 career & volunteer firefighters
- Specialty units: Technical rescue, hazmat operations, ALS transport
- Established: 1947
📞 (703) 246-2121🌐 Official site
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Virginia Fire Departments
Northern Virginia departments investing in volunteer-career integration.
Fairfax County and Virginia Beach hiring paramedic positions.
Showing all 4 departments in Virginia.
Department breakdown
Total departments4
Municipal3
Combination1
Virginia Beach Fire Department
MunicipalVirginia Beach, Virginia
- Stations: 21+ coverage
- Staffing: 750 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Beach operations, maritime response, technical rescue
📞 (757) 385-4628🌐 Official site
Richmond Fire Department
MunicipalRichmond, Virginia
- Stations: 20+ coverage
- Staffing: 650 career firefighters
- Specialty units: State capital response, river rescue, hazmat operations
📞 (804) 646-6000🌐 Official site
Norfolk Fire-Rescue
MunicipalNorfolk, Virginia
- Stations: 17+ coverage
- Staffing: 500 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Naval base coordination, port operations, EMS transport
📞 (757) 664-6600🌐 Official site
About Virginia Fire Departments
Virginia has 4 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 69% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout Virginia.
Northern Virginia departments investing in volunteer-career integration. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.