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2016 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference registration open

The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2016 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference being held in Virginia Beach from February 24-28, 2016. This year’s conference includes a large selection of training/ certification opportunities. Some of these include: NFPA 1031 re-certification hours, hazardous materials re-certification hours, Chief Officer 101, Basic…


Passing of Prince George County Sheriff’s Deputy Claude V. Gatewood

Claude Vernon Gatewood, 84, of Prince George, VA passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lloyd Douglas Gatewood; and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Robert; and two sisters, Marie and Edna. Mr. Gatewood…


Passing of Alleghany County Captain Walter G. Nicely

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Walter G. Nicely. Captain Nicely Passed away on September 28, 2015 from surgical complications. He will be greatly missed by all. Captain Nicely devoted his entire adult life to public service. He was an MP in the U.S. Army prior to beginning his…