Southside Virginia Volunteer Firefighters Association

Blackstone VFD Vehicle Extrication Class

‼️TRAINING OPPORTUNITY‼️
Blackstone VFD is holding a vehicle extrication class November 5-6, 2022. There are two remaining spaces if you are interested! This class will be put on by Spec Rescue of VA Beach and meets all NFPA vehicle extrication standards for skills. There will be great hands-on training and a smaller instructor/student ratio to ensure optimal participation.

Please use the below link to sign up.

Please note, this is NOT a VDFP class, as Mod I/II are not required to sign up. You will NOT receive a VDFP certificate from this training.

Blackstone VFD Vehicle Extrication Class Vehicle Extrication Class taught at Blackstone VFD by a major reputable Fire/Rescue Training Company . No VDFP Mod II class required.

All SVVFA departments, please sign up for your class asap, plenty of spots left! A boxed lunch is provided and Blackstone is hosting a BBQ supper Saturday after class as well.

Calling all Citizens and Businesses. Your are being deployed to Southwest VA and Hazard Kentucky with Unit 78 and Boat 7 to assist with lifesaving efforts caused by the devastating floods. The communities hit the hardest are also in need of the following supplies: bottled water, paper towels, toilet paper, Lysol wipes and other cleaning supplies, baby diapers, baby wipes, pet food, and non-perishable items. Supplies and or donations can be dropped off at the South Hill Volunteer Fire Department today and tomorrow until 8:00 PM both days. Please make checks payable to the South Hill Volunteer Fire Department. We ask that you keep our first responders and the families affected in your thoughts and prayers as we will be headed into the heart of the devastation on Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022, at 9:00 AM. We are and will forever be your
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Check out this information for some great upcoming training, hosted by our member agency in Blackstone! The SVVFA used to host a regional fire school annually, and we’ve now restarted that initiative. Feel free to reach out with any questions, and pass along to anyone in your department that needs BPO or EVOC training!

Next meeting - July 20, 7:30 PM, at Amelia Company 1 at 8950 Otterburn Rd, Amelia!

Lloyd was a lifetime member of our association. Keeping his family in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.

Here’s a flier for the convention!

All members, please see below regarding the convention to be held at Chase City next month! This is rescheduled from the cancelled September 2021 convention. We will continue with this year’s convention in September as well. Please email [email protected] for registration forms and information.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FAMILY FRIENDLY!

We can’t wait to see you!

🚨 FIREFIGHTER I CLASS 🚨

‼️FIREFIGHTER 1 CLASS‼️

We will be hosting a non funded Firefighter 1 class starting April 6th and have several open seats available. Anyone interested in more information or to sign up please contact Asst. Chief JR Newman @ 434-210-9399.

Everyone that attends always speaks very highly of this event! We’re sure Rice VFD would love to have you!

Virginia Fire Chiefs Association - 2022 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference

Great training being offered and a great networking opportunity!

Virginia Fire Chiefs Association - 2022 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference The Virginia Chapter of Women in Fire will host an all day, in-person Meet ‘n Greet on February 24, 2022 in Virginia Beach as part of the 2022 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference. The goal of this one-day event is to encourage women to participate in this conference. This is a great opportunity for wo...

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Reminder: Our regular quarterly meeting will be held tonight at 7:30 PM at Virgilina VFD!

Please keep your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of Past Chief Charles Magann

It is unfortunate that we announce another passing within our department, Charles Magann. Charles was a Life Member and held many positions including, most notably, Chief up to March 2021. Charles loved the fire department and all it’s members. He also wanted and believed the department deserved only the best. We will never know, but we’re pretty sure he carried around at least $10 worth of quarters in his pocket at all times in case someone wanted a drink out of the machine in the bay. Charles will certainly be missed.

Wishing a very Merry Christmas and happy new year from all of us at the SVVFA to you and your family and friends! Stay safe!

Keeping one of our member departments in our thoughts and prayers.

The next quarterly meeting of the SVVFA will be held January 19, 2022 at 7:30 PM at Virgilina VFD. All members are asked to attend. Please contact secretary Paige Roberts with any questions.

COUNTY WIDE BURN BAN - Effective Immediately for Mecklenburg County!

Due to no submissions, Chase City Fire Department was hand picked for the Cover Photo of the Month (November)!

Want your department featured on next months cover photo? Post your photos in the comments!

🚨 November Photo Submission 🚨

We are quickly approaching November which means it’s time for a new cover photo! Submit your SVVFA departmental photos in the comments below! New photo will be chosen on the 31st!

Members of the SVVFA and surrounding agencies, as well as representatives from state and local government and countless family members and friends, recently attended a surprise party for Kenbridge Fire Chief and SVVFA Life Member Dicky Harris to say a huge THANK YOU for his countless contributions to the volunteer fire service. Thanks, Chief!

**October - Featured Cover Photo**

This months cover photo features Meherrin Volunter Fire & Rescue's 6 members who recently completed Swift Water Rescue Training

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