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VAFR Monthly Training Newsletter Stronger Together. Always Ready. Upcoming training, featured symposium tracks, and important registration updates from VAFR. Register Now Registration for VAFR courses and symposium offerings is open now at www.vafr.org/registration/....

Mac McGuire Youth Scholarship Anonymous donors are funding five scholarships of up to $400 each to help attendees participate in the Virginia First Responder Symposium in Blacksburg, June 12–21, 2026. These scholarships are being offered in honor of VAFR Past...

VAFR NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & DEADLINES – MARCH 2026 ⚠️ Membership Dues Reminder Membership dues were due March 15, 2026. Please log in to your VAFR account or contact the VAFR office to make payment arrangements. Active membership ensures access to benefits...

We’re Hiring: Training Coordinator Join the Virginia Association of First Responders statewide team The Virginia Association of First Responders (VAFR) is seeking a highly organized and motivated professional to serve as our Training Coordinator.  Email your resume to...

District 1 Training Weekend Page Entsminger Memorial Training Weekend April 25–26, 2026 • Lexington, Virginia 📍 Event Details Location: Lexington High School Dates: April 25–26, 2026 District 1 will host its annual training weekend featuring a variety of fire and EMS...

🚨 HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN 🚨 VAFR Annual Convention 2026 October 8–11, 2026 • Harrisonburg, Virginia 📍 Event Location Hotel Madison 710 South Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 🏨 How to Book Your Room Guests may reserve within the official VAFR room block by calling: 📞...

Member Update Virginia Association of First Responders Board of Governors Briefing Spring Meeting – March 2026 | Charlottesville, Virginia The VAFR Spring Board of Governors Meeting included updates on membership growth, statewide EMS initiatives, training expansion,...

Our latest VAFR Training & Education Newsletter is now available. Check it out to see what’s happening across the Commonwealth. What’s Inside: 📚 Launch of the new Virtual EMS Continuing Education Program (starting April 1)🚜 Introduction of the Advanced Farm...

Room Block Extended – VAFR Spring BOG Meeting & Training Good news! The discounted hotel rate deadline has been extended until Thursday for the upcoming VAFR Spring Board of Governors Meeting and Training. If you have not reserved your room yet, now is the time....