Fire Review 2021 – Frying Pan Fire
June 10, 2021 - Fire Review report for the Frying Pan Fire in Dickenson County, Western Region. Fire Dates: 03/10/2021-03/12/2021
Categories: Fire and Emergency Response
Beyond the Bonfire: A Primer on Prescribed Fire for Virginia’s Landowners
May 10, 2021 - Booklet educates landowners about prescribed fire. What are the laws regarding prescribed burning? How is a burn conducted? What tools are necessary to safely conduct a burn?
Elevated Fire Risk Today
March 23, 2021 - The National Weather Service has elevated its forecast from a Wildfire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning in many places today. This increase is in reaction to a drop in humidity, warmer temperatures, dry fine fuels, and predicted winds and gusts in front of the approaching cold front. This cold front will bring relief in the form of moisture Friday going into the weekend; however, conditions today will be critical.
Firewise Trailer – Set for Firewise (HQ) – 1
March 12, 2021 - VDOF Exhibit available for event displays. Type: Trailer, Size: N/A, Use: Outdoor Use, Alternate art for water quality and forest health available. Only 2 trailers total.
Firewise Trailer – Set for Firewise (HQ) – 2
March 12, 2021 - VDOF Exhibit available for event displays. Type: Trailer, Size: N/A, Use: Outdoor Use, Alternate art for water quality and forest health available. Only 2 trailers total.
Mobile Theater Trailer (HQ)
March 12, 2021 - VDOF Exhibit available for event displays. Type: Trailer, Size: N/A, Use: Outdoor Use. The mobile theater trailer includes a flat screen TV with ability to connect laptop computer to the TV. This exhibit trailer must be hauled by a vehicle with hitch and does require power to run many of the features such as television. It is equipped with a tent cover and folding chairs.
Smokey Balloon – Large (HQ)
March 12, 2021 - VDOF Exhibit available for event displays. Type: Balloon, Size: 15 ft., Use: Indoor/Outdoor Use
Smokey Balloon – Small (HQ)
March 12, 2021 - VDOF Exhibit available for event displays. Type: Balloon, Size: 8 ft., Use: Indoor/Outdoor Use
VDOF Part-Time Firefighter Pay and Qualification Matrix
March 3, 2021 - Part-time firefighter pay level and qualification requirements for VDOF part-time firefighters.
