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The VAFR Spring BOG Meeting and Training Event will be held on March as held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:00 AM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlottesville, 990 Hilton Heights Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 MAKE RESERVATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Room reservation...

The VAFR 2026 Convention and Training Event will be held at The Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center, 710 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA from October 8 – 11, 2026

The Virginia Association of First Responders (VAFR) proudly celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Rescue College this year, held June 6-15, 2025, at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. In its five decades, Rescue College has grown into one of the most respected and anticipated EMS training events in Virginia — and this milestone year was one of our biggest and best yet.

VAFR 2026 Convention was held in Harrisonburg VA at The Hotel Madison from October 8-11, 2026. Check back for updated information as it becomes available! 2025 Convention Highlights! New Life MembersCongratulations to Life Member's Frank Smith & Gail Rice!Please...

To view the VIRGINIA LIFELINE 2026 1st QUARTER ISSUE  -  Click HereLink to previous VIRGINIA LIFELINE issues - Click Here The VIRGINIA LIFELINE (ISSN 0279-6023) is the official publication of the Virginia Association of First Responders, 2535 Turkey Creek Road,...

Make plans today to join fellow VAFR members and their familes at the 2026 VAFR Camporee. Click here for details and/or click on the flyer below. Click here to view Jellystone Park-Camp Resort Website.

Zack Reese - Staunton Fire Department - 08-28-25 We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of the son of Steve Reese and Mandi McComas. Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this incredibly difficut time of loss. Zack Reese, son of...

JOB OPENING **Southside Virginia Emergency Crew (SVEC) is currently hiring ALS providers. The link to apply is in the barcode of the flier and can also be found at: https://www.svecems.org/recruitment. Any questions regarding the posting can be...

The VAFR is thrilled to offer the EMS German Exchange Program Please take a moment to read the letter and complete the application. We look forward to bringing this program back to life and hope you will join us by taking advantage of this...

Since March of 2022, we have been working with a group organizing a medical supply effort for Ukrainians. Since March, we have been able to help get multiple ambulances donated as well as countless medical equipment and supplies. The amount of need and support for...