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Virginia Beach Fire Department ... Station Info
Help Needed If you are a Firefighter in the city of Virginia Beach, 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 submit@virginiafirefighters.com
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| City of Virginia Beach was formed in 1963. It is located in the eastern shore part of the state. In 2010 the city population was 425,257 in a land area of 248 square miles.
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The Virginia Beach Fire Department has 19 Fire Stations, 12 of which share facilities with Rescue Squads. A variety of community services such as safety seat inspections, blood pressure checks and station tours are delivered to citizens and visitors on a daily basis.
The Fire Operations Division provides trained personnel for 24-hour response to emergencies which includes: all reported fires and technical rescues, hazardous materials incidents, extrications, boat emergencies in and around the costal waters of the city, administering medical care to the sick and injured, providing services during disasters, and responding to public service calls.
The Marine Operations Team is tasked with responding to emergency operations involving fires on vessels, fires along the shoreline, EMS calls involving swimmers or boaters in distress, vessels in distress (e.g. boats taking on water), and hazardous materials response.
This specialized team maintains and operates a 21-foot vessel in the City of Virginia Beach and can respond within the port of Hampton Roads as requested.
In addition to serving the citizens of Virginia Beach, the team assists the Coast Guard and may be requested by any agency for assistance. The team assists with Harborfest yearly and was deployed during OpSail 2000.
The Virginia Beach Fire Department provides first response emergency medical care from our engine, ladder, and specialty companies. The members assigned to these units are certified Emergency Medical Technicians, and provide basic life support skills utilizing an assortment of emergency medical equipment. Additionally, each engine, ladder, and specialty company apparatus is assigned an Automatic External Defibrillator for use in cardiac emergencies.
The department also provides the opportunity for those holding Advanced Life Support (ALS) certifications the ability to practice these skills. Each engine, ladder, and specialty company is assigned the necessary ALS equipment to fully function as the primary care provider for patients requiring advanced pre-hospital treatment.
Virginia Beach firefighters are members of the IAFF Local 2924
The Virginia Beach Fire Department's HazMat Team responds to materials emergencies, spills, releases, or accidents. This specialized team is trained in accordance with OSHA and industry standards. The minimum level of training for our personnel is that of "Technician". Many team members receive training all the way to the "Specialist" level.
The Technical Rescue Team is tasked with responding to emergency operations involving structural collapse incidents, trench and excavation collapse, confined space rescue, vehicle and machinery extrication, and high angle rope rescue. In order to meet the rigorous demands of these types of incidents each team member undergoes extensive training in each of the various disciplines culminating with the weeklong Urban Search & Rescue Structural Collapse Technician School.
In addition to serving the citizens of Virginia Beach the team also participates in the Tidewater Regional Technical Rescue Team and is a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue Virginia Task Force II (VATF2). Virginia Beach is the sponsoring agency for VATF2 and has served the City proudly during numerous deployments including responses to Hurricanes Hugo and Opal, Oklahoma City, the Pentagon, and two Olympic games (the Summer games in Atlanta and the Winter games in Salt Lake City).
Virginia Beach firefighters are members of the IAFF Local 2924
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Engine |
Truck |
Special Units |
Battalion |
Address |
Area |
| 1 |
Engine 1 |
Ladder 1 |
Fireboat, Maritime Incident Response Team |
2 |
2837 Shore Drive |
First Landing |
| 2 |
Engine 2 |
Tower 2 |
Battalion 2 |
2 |
4672 Haygood Road |
Davis Corner |
| 3 |
Engine 3 |
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Squad 3 Hazmat |
1 |
600 Central Drive |
London Bridge |
| 4 |
Engine 4 |
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2 |
2444 Pleasure House Road |
Chesapeake Beach |
| 5 |
Engine 5 |
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Brush 5, Tanker 5 |
4 |
2461 Princess Anne Road |
Princess Anne Courthouse |
| 6 |
Engine 6 |
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Brush 6, Tanker 6 |
4 |
595 Princess Anne Road |
Creeds |
| 7 |
Engine 7 |
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2 |
407 North Thalia Drive |
Thalia |
| 8 |
Engine 8 |
Tower 8 |
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1 |
41201 Bayne Drive |
Oceana |
| 9 |
Engine 9 |
Ladder 9 |
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2 |
5145 Ruritan Court |
Kempsville |
| 10 |
Engine 10 |
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Squad 10 Technical Rescue |
3 |
5656 Providence Road |
Woodstock |
| 11 |
Engine 11 |
Ladder 11 |
Battalion 1 |
1 |
800 Virginia Beach Blvd |
Beach Borough |
| 12 |
Engine 12 |
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1 |
949 S Birdneck Road |
Seatack |
| 13 |
Engine 13 |
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Brush 13 |
4 |
6009 Blackwater Road |
Blackwater |
| 16 |
Engine 16 |
Ladder 16 |
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3 |
3608 South Plaza Trail |
Plaza |
| 17 |
Engine 17 |
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4 |
305 Sandbridge Road |
Sandbridge |
| 18 |
Engine 18 |
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Battalion 3 |
3 |
1601 South Lynnhaven Parkway |
Green Run |
| 19 |
Engine 19 |
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3 |
4196 Pleasant Valley Road |
Stumpy Lake |
| 20 |
Engine 20 |
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3 |
885 Little Neck Road |
Little Neck |
| 21 |
Engine 21 |
Ladder 21 |
Battalion 4 |
4 |
1468 Nimmo Parkway |
General Booth |
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| Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services ... Station Info
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The Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services has a mission to provide services to the community which preserve life, improve health and promotes the safety of citizens and visitors, who live, learn, work and play in our community.
This mission is accomplished through a systems approach focused on providing timely responses; high quality patient care services; public awareness and education; proactive safety interventions; and all hazards readiness.
The Operations Division is commanded by two Division Chiefs under the general supervision of the Deputy EMS Chief . This Division contains the major components of the department which include the Volunteer Rescue Squads, Special Operations and supplemental first responder services provided by the Fire and Police Departments.
The Division Chief oversees the day-to-day operations of the career medic services bureau of the Division. This includes the direct supervision of 4 Brigade Chiefs, which provides daily street supervision as well as, the rapid response to and proper provision of patient care services to the general public. This service is provided by utilizing career medics in the provision of Advanced Life Support care and augments volunteer personnel in staffing ambulances if staffing falls below recommended levels.
The Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services operates the nation's largest volunteer rescue squad program. Volunteers serve as EMTs and paramedics to provide emergency medical services for the city's 427,000 citizens and 2.5 million annual visitors. Administrative volunteers assist at all 10 of the city's rescue squad stations.
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ALS Ambulance |
HD Rescue |
Special Units |
Address |
Area |
| 1 |
3 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
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3769 Shore Drive |
Ocean Park |
| 2 |
3 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
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Mass Casualty Response Truck & Trailer |
4672 Haygood Road |
Davis Corner |
| 4 |
3 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
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2444 Pleasure House Road |
Chesapeake Beach |
| 5 |
1 Advance Life Support Ambulance |
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2461 Princess Anne Road |
Princess Anne Courthouse |
| 6 |
3 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
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Water Rescue Boat |
595 Princess Anne Road |
Creeds |
| 9 |
3 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
Heavy Squad |
Rehab Support vehicle |
5145 Ruritan Court |
Kempsville |
| 1 |
3 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
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3769 Shore Drive |
Ocean Park |
| 13 |
1 Advance Life Support Ambulance |
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6009 Blackwater Road |
Blackwater |
| 14 |
6 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
Heavy Squad |
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740 Virginia Beach Boulevard |
Virginia Beach |
| 16 |
4 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
Heavy Squad |
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3610 South Plaza Trail |
Plaza |
| 17 |
3 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
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EMS305 Sandbridge Road |
Sandbridge |
| 18 |
1 Advance Life Support Ambulance |
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1601 South Lynnhaven Pkwy |
Green Run |
| 19 |
1 Advance Life Support Ambulance |
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4196 Pleasant Valley Road |
Stumpy Lake |
| 21 |
2 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
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1468 Nimmo Parkway |
General Booth |
| 22 |
2 Advance Life Support Ambulances |
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EMS Marine Response Team |
2837 Shore Drive |
First Landing |
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