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Help Needed If you are a Firefighter in the city of Norfolk, we need your help to verify the station information shown below is current and correct. The purpose of this section is to better educate the general public and firefighters elsewhere with accurate information about the incidents you face and the tools you have to work with. If you have any photos or information to add to this section, please email us at admin@virginiafirefighters.com |
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The Norfolk Fire-Rescue Today the NFR is comprised of over 500 dedicated professionals who protect a 66 square mile urban city with a population of approximately 250,000, which swells to over 350,000 during the workday. The NFR responds to an average of 39,000 emergency incidents each year from 14 fire-rescue stations strategically located throughout the city. The NFR also provides a host of community and support services from its Offices of Administrative Services, Public Affairs, Fire Marshal, Occupational Safety and Health, Training, and Special Operations. Fire suppression is accomplished with 15 engine companies, 7 ladder companies, and 2 rescue companies divided into 3 battalions. Each engine company is staffed with a Captain, Operator, and 2 Firefighters. Engine companies that have a corresponding ambulance assigned are maintained as Advanced Life Support (ALS) engines and are normally staffed with Firefighter/Paramedics. All total there are 10 ALS engine companies and 5 Basic Life Support (BLS) engine companies. Each ladder company is staffed with a Lieutenant, Operator, and Firefighter/Tillerman. The two rescue companies are staffed with a Lieutenant, Operator, and 2 Firefighter/Medics. All rescue personnel are trained in Heavy and Tactical Rescue as well as being Hazardous Materials Technicians. Typically, a fire response consists of 3 engine companies, 1 ladder companies, 1 rescue company, 1 battalion chief, and 1 ambulance. The ambulance crew will commit to fire suppression at working incidents. All working fires are dispatched a fourth engine company, second Ladder, EMS street supervisor, and an additional ambulance if necessary. A second alarm will receive 1 more engine company and an additional ladder company. An air unit is available to assist in positive pressure ventilation of the fire structure. Norfolk Fire-Rescue is responsible for providing all emergency medical services within the city of Norfolk. This is accomplished with a vehicle ambulance fleet, state-of-the-art equipment, and highly trained personnel. Currently there are 10 medic apparatus designed specifically for advanced life support, all staffed by two Firefighter/Paramedics. Ten ALS engines and two rescue companies are also staffed with Firefighter/Paramedics to support the Medic units on calls within there pre-designated response area. Norfolk firefighters are members of the IAFF Local 68, you can visit their website by clicking Here |
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