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Henrico County Division of Fire officials honored two of their own and celebrated the promotions of 24 others during a ceremony at J.R. Tucker High School Aug. 3. Battalion Chief Scotty Southall (Michael Holder Leadership Award) and Assistant Fire Marshal Tim Edwards (Wayne Greenwood Mentorship Award) each were presented with awards for their efforts within
(Courtesy Henrico Fire) Henrico County Division of Fire officials celebrated the graduates of its 79th Recruit Academy and its Paramedic Academy at a ceremony at J.R. Tucker High School June 20. Twenty-one firefighters graduated from the 79th Recruit Academy, which included an accelerated six-week school for new members with prior fire-service experience, and also a
(Courtesy Henrico Fire) Fire and emergency crews from more than 11 nearby jurisdictions are expected to staff Henrico County fire houses April 19 so that Henrico Fire officials can attend funeral services for one of their own. Henrico Firefighter Steve Whitson died unexpectedly at his home earlier this month between shifts. His funeral will take
One adult and a child were rescued from the home on Shore View Drive near Gayton Elementary School. The two are now being treated at VCU Medical Center.
Officials announced Henrico’s interim fire chief, Jackson Baynard, has been named the agency’s new chief.