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It is with deepest regret to report the line-of-duty death of Battalion
      Chief/EMS Director Joseph E. Newsome of IAFF Local 2803
Hospital Says Firefighter Critical After Weekend Wreck
 Fairfax County yesterday named Ronald L. Mastin, Fire Chief
Virginia Member Repeats As World Police & Fire Games
 IAFF Mourns Loss of DVP Michael D. McNeill
Firefighters' heart attack risk soars at the scene
 Firefighter Injured In Norfolk Apartment Blaze
Session yields heavy workload for the Governor
Emergency Service Provider Magazine to be Published in Lynchburg
Gov. Kaine expected to back Obama
Register now for IAFF Legislative Conference
 Former AG Kilgore to assist Giuliani in Presidential Bid
 You may not know about these Suffolk firefighters - but the world does
Richmond Firefighters Investigated for 'Inappropriate E-Mails'
Scholarship Available For Dependents Of Virginia Firefighters
VA, MD responders get digital ID cards
Portsmouth to change leave policy
 State Supreme Court refuses fire chief case
More information about Prince William FF Kyle R Wilson
Prince William firefighter has died fighting a house fire.
       NEWS VIDEO
Contributing factors in FF Fatalities (IAFF Report)
 NIOSH offers updates on PPE activities 
 Va.Beach Chief chosen to head US Fire Administration
 Virginia's Emergency communication system praised
 Acting Director Shelton chosen to lead Fire Programs
 Richmond, Virginia Firefighters Survive Attic Flashover
 Roanoke Co FF's qualify for World Challenge Games
 HELPS Program implementation resources 
Beach to review health care increases for retirees
 Ex-firefighter brothers' themed sub-shop chain expands into Henrico
 Firefighters at Increased Risk for Four Cancers
IAFC/ USFA Develop Model Policy and Procedures Guide
      for Emergency Vehicle Safety
VPFF and IAFF endorses Webb 11/02/06
Local firefighters step up for the BG US Challenge 10/26/06
Woman dies in Radford house fire 10/24/06
Virginia Fire Fighters Endorse Jim Webb for U.S. Senate
Virginia Firefighter's Complaint Leads to Forced Changes in Department
Other voices, other heroes
Forbes Announces $303,308 for Franklin Fire and Rescue
Downtown Franklin reopens after flooding
IAFF endorses J. Webb in Senate Campaign 10/17/06
 Firefighter dies in line of duty in Baltimore 10/10/06
Chicago FD lowering standards to get recruits?? 9/26/06
 Supreme Court to hear case on dues / politics 9/26/06
 Gov. Kaine vows to protect public safety budget 9/21/06
 State money, which side of the story is the truth 9/21/06
GOP leaders don't reach transit accord 9/21/06
IAFF Fallen Firefighter ceremonies (video) 9/18/06
Sen. Allen hoping marriage amendment increases turnout
Va. should continue with open primary law 9/18/06    
Pataki Signs Bill to Expand Disability Pay  
Unsung union hero's still need our help 9/16/06
 Internet Web Videos a potent tool 9/16/06
 Pregnant Portsmouth FF's consider suing the city 9/12/06
 Illness persist in 9/11 workers 9/6/06
Online, it's a matter of degrees with ease 9/01/06
Sufflok Fire Fighters Fill the Boot 8/25/06
Ch'ville -Albemarle hire Consultant to look at merger
 Pataki Signs Increasing Death Benefits for Ground Zero FF
Global Fire Alliance amongst other Fire Unions 8/4/06
 9/11 responders suffer rapid lung aging 8/4/06
Search for Boca fire chief near end 7/23/06
Michael Cline reappointed Director of VDEM 7/20/06
 York firefighter in heroic rescue 7/20/06
 Independent candidates hope to ride the rail 7/18/06
A Haven for Healing 7/18/06
Lawmaker accused of making threats 7/16/06
Roanoke College will consider installing devices after 
     gas leak kills one 07/15/06
Virginia asks law makers to fund security 7/9/06
 A place closer to Mattie 7/9/06
 Virginia MN OKs on-call hiring's 7/3/06
Pres. Schaitberger editorial in Detroit News paper
 Gov. Kaine set to use veto pen on state budget
 Four D.C. FF's face internal charges 6/28/06
 Non-Union members sue local over fees. 6/24/06
 Changes proposed for jobs policy in Va. Beach 6/18/06
Memorial Interference 6/17/06
Virginia Honors Fallen Firefighters 6/9/06
Power of Blogs on the rise in Politics 6/5/06
 Senator Allen clueless in Iraq 6/2/06
 Gov Kaine makes stop at VPFF Convention
Firefighters endorse Ellmore in Republican primary
Retired Chief wins City Council 5/3/06
Former VPFF President J.A. Whitehead Funeral Arrangements
 Politicking at the Planking 4/20/06
Civility absent from Budget Talks 4/16/06
 Fall Congressional Races 4/14/06
 Winning the virtual campaign 4/10/06
Paulison named permanent FEMA Director 4/10/06
 Governor Bestows Firefighter Grant to Arlington 4/06/06 
FSLA Resource Material 
CQ article on Pres. Schaitberger 3/29/06
Delegate Harry Parrish 3/29/06
 Female Firefighters Win Case 3/28/06
?? Additional funding for firefighters 3/28/06
Kaine to Present Fire Training Grant Check 3/28/06
Beach plan would boost pay of public safety staff 3/26/06
Firefighters to get governor's award 3/23/06
Hill City has new fire Chief 3/22/06
Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference News 3/21/06
 Budget negotiators begin trying to craft the deal 3/20/06
 How big givers get out of pension responsibilities 3/20/06
 Political Endorsements Mean Money & Manpower 3/17/06
G.A. session overview 3/12/06
 Former Ch'ville Fire Chief runs for City Council 3/8/06
 Game On, House Republicans Axe LeBlanc 3/8/06
 Roanoke Co member honored for work in Katrina effort 3/8/06
 Former Delegate Van Yahres accused by Republicans 3/8/06
 Bill would give reservists full eight hours off 3/7/06
Va. General Assembly warned of possible OT 3/3/06
 United Steel Workers broaden base 3/3/06
 Judge makes no decision in Blackberry case 2/24/06
 Deadline Looms for Blackberry Users 2/22/06
Critics hype threat from ex-labor chief 2/21/06
 Firefighter shortage means longer response time 2/16/06
Chesterfield looks to change retirement plan 2/11/06
 2007 Homeland Security Budget "Irresponsible"  2/11/06
 Transportation Debate set to begin 2/11/06
 Benefiting Public Safety 2/10/06
Homeland Security grant workshop 2/3/06
Gov. Kaine search for Transportation Commissioner 2/2/06
 Are you proud of your job? 2/01/06
Make them Provide Pensions 1/29/06
 Gen. Assembly News 1/29/06
 White House will not release Katrina papers 1/29/06
 Race for 2009 already beginning 1/28/06
 Lt. Gov. Bolling "Surplus will fund roads" 1/25/06
 Cabinet Secretaries interviewed under oath 1/25/06
 One killed in house fire 1/25/06
Fire training center will become a reality 1/22/06
Attorney General "state of the law firm" address 1/19/06
 Capital Brief 1/18/06
 Valentine wins House of Delegates race 1/8/06
Gov. Warner recognizes L-3194 members for rescue 1/9/06
 Firefighter dies after becoming ill Local 995 01/06/06
Region passed over again on Homeland Security list 01/06
Delegate Bryant leaves GA to serve in Kaine Administration
 Lynchburg Firefighter survives car bombing in Iraq
 Comment on State EMS Plan 12/12/05
 Kaine picks safety officials 12/10/05
Ex-JCC fire chief to serve 1 year for embezzlement 12/10
Pipes and Drum band: 'Loud and proud' 12/05/05
Blaze Kills Child 11/30/05
Don't be fooled by an imitation Burn Fund Calendar 
 Sen. Chichester urges caution on state spending 11/20/05
Explaining the Kaine Victory 11/20/05
 Fire Chief Leaving for Another Locality 11/14/2005
Firefighter Funding - Where Is The Money Going? 11/10/05
Pandemic Influenza Fact Sheet 11/02/05
LOCALITIES  RECEIVE $5.4 MILLION FOR EMS 11/02/05
Survivor Lessons (John Vollmer) 11/01/05
Fire Truck Overturns In Stafford County 11/01/05
VPFF endorsed Criegh Deeds wins NRA endorsement
 Lt. Gov. Candidate Byrne talks about our endorsement
 Va. Gov. race remains close 10/30/05
 Are Firefighters Overrated? 10/25/05
VPFF Pres & Sec present Charter to Local 4466 City of Manassas
Former James City County Fire Chief Enters Guilty Plea 10/17/05
The Kilgore Low Road 10/17/05
 L-995 wins suit against city
 VPFF 2005 Endorsed Candidate list 
 Don't let cynicism cancel your vote 10/7/05
 Potts sues Sabato over debate rule 10/6/05
Project Heroes' turnout gear successful test 10/6/05
 Who really controls EMAC ? 10/01/05
 Rescue companies ask supervisors for more paid career paramedics 9/28/05
 Local Firefighters Head to Gulf Coast 9/28/05
New Labor Coalition leader chosen 9/26/05
 Federal Retiree benefit cuts may help fund Katrina relief.
 Fla. Chief rescinds policy on female firefighters 9/22/05
 Fried fish and Politics 9/21/05
 As fall nears, campaigns get going 9/16/05
 New face of organized labor ? 9/16/05
 Firefighters Return from Hurricane Relief 9/15/05
In search of storm's survivors 9/2/05
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE! SCOTT AV-3000 POWER POINT
Virginia  Significant Accident Fatality Examination
Pres. Schaitberger goes to Louisiana to assist members
 Pittsburgh Privatization spurs Strike Talks 9/1/05
 Firefighters pose to send kids to camp 8/31/05
Hampton Roads responds to help hurricane victims 8/30/05
Fire chief implores board to reinstate 6 positions 8/30/05
'The Empty Chair'
County's Deputy Fire Chief Dies Suddenly At Home 8/22/05
Pres. Schaitberger addresses IAFC Convention 8/18/05
 Former Governor Wilder weighs in on elections 8/18/05
 FDNY firefighters are urged to be tested 8/17/05
 9/11 recordings, documents released 8/12/05
Lighting Destroys Fairfax Station Home 8/11/05
Crash injures 11   8/11/05
Firefighters in right place for rescue 8/10/05
JAMES CITY -- Acting Chief Tal Luton will be new Fire Chief 8/10/05
Fighting fires and flat notes 8/7/05
 Virginia Firefighters to Receive IAFC Valor Award 8/5/05
 Trooper loses finger in device explosion Suffolk FFs injured  8/4/05 
Changes set at Richmond's city's 911 call center 8/4/05
Workers prepare for new AFL-CIO 7/31/05
 On-Duty F.F. Fatality Statistic's1/05-6/05
 Straight talk from Bruce Roemmelt 7/30/05
 The Wild West of Political News 7/30/05
 Spanking the CAFTA 15 editorial 7/30/05
 Foundation for Virginia letter to the Governor 7/24/05
 To Fill Jobs, Some Counties Become Landlord, Too 7/23/05
Davis asks city about firefighters' insurance 7/23/05
Latest PAC Reporting figures for candidates 7/22/05
 Foundation for Va. offers support to state leaders 06 Budget
 Virginia Political Notebook 7/13/05
 Suffolk Firefighter wins World Police/Fire Games 7/12/05
 VRS Director severance package deemed excessive 7/12/05
 IAFF submits resolutions to AFL-CIO Convention 7/12/05
 South Carolina Commission says Rock Hill FF should stay.
 Delegate Marshall looks to overturn Roe v. Wade 7/11/05
 Virginia Political Notebook 7/7/05
 Geared for emergencies 7/3/05
Pittsburgh EMS issues continue 7/2/05|
Statewide Primary Results 6/15/05
 Roemmelt giving Marshall a run for his money 6/8/05
 JAMES CITY -- Firefighters are angry 6/4/05
Firefighter Safety Stand Down Day June 21st
 Roanoke Co Fire Video 5/23/05
 SAFER Guidance Program 5/23/05
 SAFER Grant process to begin May 31st 
 House approves amendment for SAFER Funding 5/20/05
 Suffolk wins major pay increase 5/20/05
 Politics and the effect on FDNY  5/11/05
 Pittsburgh still at odds over Fire Service agreement 4/30/05
 Orange extends benefits Firefighter, EMS workers eligible
Police officers, firefighters seek new pay plan in Portsmouth
 SAFER INFO
IAFF comments on D.O.D. personnel regulations 4/23/05
 The city spend $1.5 million to bring police and firefighter pay and benefits up to same level as in neighboring localities.
Scott SCBA face piece problems 4/20/05
IAFF unveils new PPE at FDIC 4/20/05
 IAFF Local 2 has major change in leadership 4/20/05
 VA Firefighters successfully amend Boot Drive Reg's"
 Officials question IAFF study on cell sites 4/20/05
 Firefighters hope to stall new development 4/06/05
Follow the money in Virginia Politics 4/03/05
Tim Kaines web blog 4/03/05
 Political blogs by-pass mainstream media 4/03/05
 Lynchburg Delegate to have challenger 4/03/05
 Stop Wasting Efforts on So-Called Monuments 04/03/05
Chesterfield picks new Chief 3/27/05
 Prince William member enters race for 13th House seat
 IAFF Receive $$ From Department of Homeland Security
Sen. Hanger enter race for GOP Lt. Gov. 3/8/05
 Sen. Edwards drop out of race for Attorney General
 VDFP upcoming training courses 3/6/05
James City County Chief to Retire 3/6/05
 Allen's options and the political domino effect 3/6/05
 Firefighter union leader not happy with suit result 3/5/05
Puckett enters race for Lt. Governor 3/2/05
 Governor's popularity continues 3/2/05
 One man's view of the 2005 Gen. Assembly 3/2/05
 Sen. Potts enters race for Governor 2/25/05
 The perks of state politics 2/25/05
 Western Virginia Political News 2/25/05
 Firetrucks rolling billboards 2/24/05
 A Legislative message to our members 2/23/05
 Virginia Gen. Assembly, tempers flare 2/16/05
 Sen. Potts hires political staff 2/13/05
 AFL-CIO  gets behind Kaine 2/12/05
 Virginia Significant Accident Fatality Examination
Fall Gubernatorial race looks to be competitive 
 Kilgore to have challenger 2/8/05
 One critic left behind 2/8/05
 AFL-CIO look to revamp Political Operations, IAFF
 Indianapolis Locals Union Hall
 Capital Briefings 2/3/05
 Local 91 Firefighters win suit against City 2/02/05
Numbers don't add up, social security 2/1/05
 Vehicle exhaust and strokes 1/23/05
 Sen. Potts may run for Governor 1/20/05
 Delegate gets House Rules post 1/20/05
GOP Hopefuls reach milestone 1/19/05
 E.E.O.C. finds discrimination in hiring of Staunton Chief
 1 Dead in Potomac River Helicopter Crash 01/11/05
 Panel urges Beach to focus on recruiting minorities. 01/08/05
New idea for funding of Fire Service (Iowa) 1/7/05
 Court rules against union logos 1/6/05
 Panel recommends giving Gov. 2nd Term 1/6/05
Ridge pledges to bust Homeland cash logjam 01/04/05
New rules give more police, firefighters pay for overtime 12/25/04
Loudoun's New Chief Must Tackle Changing Fire Dept. 12/19/04
State Budget provides police and firefighters with $15.5 million
Charlottesville Fire Chiefs Retires 12/17/04
TWO FF Injured @ Row-house Fire at VCU. 12/16/04
Making High School More Relevant? 12/16/04
Hepatitis C: America ’s Unknown Terror 12/03/04
Loudon Chief candidates down to three 11/30/04
 Governing magazines Public Official of the year. 11/24/04
 Lynchburg Fire Fighters successful in pay parity battle. 11/24/04
 City Council ponders how to pay off N.O. firefighters 11/18/04
Think twice before volunteering. 11/08/2004
Statewide election results
 Newspapers start the endorsement process
 National AFL-CIO News 10/17/04
 Airport fire units lacking 10/05/04
Tax issue and future political races 9/9/04
 National AFL-CIO News 9/8/04
 In Va. Picnic's and Politics 9/8/04
 Poll show's Virginia in play come Nov. 9/1/04
 The Politics of my trial, Enron 9/1/04
 Culture change and Highway Safety 9/1/04
Think twice before volunteering. 11/08/2004
Statewide election results
 Newspapers start the endorsement process
 National AFL-CIO News 10/17/04
 Airport fire units lacking 10/05/04
Tax issue and future political races 9/9/04
 National AFL-CIO News 9/8/04
 In Va. Picnic's and Politics 9/8/04
 Poll show's Virginia in play come Nov. 9/1/04
 The Politics of my trial, Enron 9/1/04
 Culture change and Highway Safety 9/1/04
 Pentagon Personnel System "top secret" 8/31/04
 Beach's disability retirements six times higher than Va. rate
Pres. Schaitberger stands up for candidate
 National AFL-CIO News 7/27/04
 Presidential Debate Schedule 
 Kerry to make stop in Norfolk 7/20/04
 E.O.C. for Democratic Convention 7/18/04
 National AFL-CIO news 7/18/04
 Bush doing less, not more to prepare for response
 Sen. Kerry chooses Edwards as running mate.
 Sound familiar?? 6/30/04
 National AFL-CIO News 6/29/04
 Va. Staffing Amendment Passes General Assembly
Safer Act
Doug Wilder, "He's Back....." 6/13/04
 Fahrenheit 9/11 opening to huge crowds.  6/12/04
 Pres. Schaitberger named Fire Service "King of the Hill"
 Political reality show 6/6/04
 Democratic State Convention news 6/6/04
 Republican State Convention news 6/6/04
 Kerry makes stop in Va. 6/1/04
 Pittsburgh Local 1 in tough budget fight 6/1/04
 Life Safety Summit wrap-up 5/19/04
 Nextel & the Public Safety Airwaves 5/4/04
National AFL-CIO News 5/3/04
 Virginia Tax Plan could roil GOP 4/11/04
 Firefighters battle a blaze in downtown Richmond 4/05/04
Fire Fighters settle suit in Suffolk case. 3/22/04
 National AFL-CIO News 3/2/04
 Kentucky death prompts review 2/18/04
 Hastily drawn tax plan. 2/18/04
 New article in the "Lyons Den" 2/16/04
 50 Employee's file suit against Suffolk Fire Chief 2/13/04
 National AFL-CIO News 2/12/04
 Suffolk Local raises $63K for Charity 2/12/04
 Senate Bill 68 killed in Committee 2/3/04
Lawmakers warned not to defeat Gov. Tax Plan
 J.J. Dinner line-up continues to grow 1/31/04
 Gov. Warner tells Assembly to "hurry up" 1/30/04
 Sen. Kerry picks up key endorsements 1/28/04
 Sen. Allen rejects Gov. Tax Plan 1/27/04
 Sen. Bill 68, in depth. 1/22/04
 Woman rescued but still in critical condition.
Sen. Chichester's Tax plan raises ante 1/11/04
 Tax relief, a split decision 1/6/04
 National AFL-CIO News 1/6/04
 Pres. Mohler comments on Va. Tax Reform Plan
 Richmond Chief/Union Pres. differ on leave policy 12/30/03
2004 VPFF Convention wrap-up
Firefighters battle a blaze in downtown Richmond.
2.gif (1588 bytes) Seattle F.F.'s & Medic's unite to save lives 7/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 7/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Deadly delays 7/28/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire Act sixth & seventh rounds to Va. Depts.
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire Act fifth round awards to Va. Depts. 7/13/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 7/7/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) U.S. still unprepared for terrorism C.F.R. Report
2.gif (1588 bytes) FIRE ACT fourth rounds awards to Va. Depts. 7/4/03 
 2.gif (1588 bytes) Hampton Roads Traffic Incident Management Report
2.gif (1588 bytes) Office of Domestic Preparedness Grant Awards 
 2.gif (1588 bytes) Fairfax New Chief grapples with challenges 6/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Internet becoming candidate's domain 6/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FIRE ACT second/third round awards to Va. Depts.
2.gif (1588 bytes) Patient's Privacy: Lessons to Be Learned 6/25/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 6/23/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Haz-Mat Filed Operational Safety/Security Plan D.O.T. 
 2.gif (1588 bytes) Suffolk suit should go forward 6/17/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Suffolk ask court to dismiss lawsuit 6/17/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FIRE ACT first round awards for Va. Dept's 6/15/03
 Virginia Significant Accident Fatality Examination POWER POINT PRESENTATION
2.gif (1588 bytes) Lawmakers push to locate wireless 911 calls 6/15/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Virginia receives $33.7 Million for Homeland Security 6/8/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Unions lobby against Comp-Time Bill 6/4/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Commonwealth Medal of Valor Award 5/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Firefighter seeks nomination 5/23/03    Art Lipscomb
2.gif (1588 bytes) Norfolk/Fairfax Equity Conference 5/16/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Roanoke F.F.'s successful in restoring positions 5/15/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) State Senator to run for Lt. Gov 5/10/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 5/6/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National Fire Academy enrollment 5/1/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Democrat to challenge M.Griffith in House race 5/1/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Roanoke man dies in flour silo accident 4/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) California Prof. Fire Fighters article 4/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Calif. Supreme Court rules against Fire Fighters 4/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire on Ice Hockey Team 4/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Ride for Life with IAFF Gen. President (MDA) 4/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Organizational Diversity Conference (Norfolk) 4/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner receives fourth round recommendations Secure Va.Panel
2.gif (1588 bytes) IAFF Honor Roll of those serving in Armed Forces 4/15/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Congress OKs Smallpox Vaccine Compensation Package
2.gif (1588 bytes) Va. Dept. of Fire Programs Stakeholder Questionnaire 4/11/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Haz.-Mat, T.T.T. First Responder Operations (Roanoke)
2.gif (1588 bytes) Haz.-Mat, T.T.T. First Responder Operations (Va.Beach)
2.gif (1588 bytes) Congressional Group puts spotlight on E-911 4/11/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Emergency Workers to Highway Public "Slow Down"! 4/11/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Va. Fire/Police Museum closes 4/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) NFIRS 5.0 Audit complete 4/7/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Homeland security on the cheap 4/7/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) 9/11 commission starved for funds 4/7/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Delegate Christian decides not to seek re-election 4/7/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Suffolk shouldn't muzzle fire union President (article Va. Pilot)
2.gif (1588 bytes) Hill City firefighter to challenge Putney 3/31/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) L-2801 President to take city/fire chief to court over "gag order"
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner signs Secure Va. Bills 3/26/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 3/26/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Remarks from Speakers at IAFF Legislative Conference 3/20/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Changes called for in dealing with Highway Incidents 3/20/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Pres. Schaitberger opening remarks to Legislative Conf. 
2.gif (1588 bytes) Communications will be key if level increases 3/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner's raises Va. Threat Level (Orange) 3/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Firefighters Grant Program, Final Rule/Notice
2.gif (1588 bytes) Highway Incident Management (Draft Document)
2.gif (1588 bytes) GOP Leader Challenges Bush on Homeland Security
2.gif (1588 bytes) Va. General Assembly passes the torch 3/10/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Nat. Fire Academy Training (Fairfax) 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FEMA Grant writing seminars 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire Grant program moves forward 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Roanoke Co adds staff 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Tragic accidents take toll on rescuers 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Boating in Va. & High Terror Alerts 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FCC increases E-911 efforts 3/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fairfax Co Fire Chief to retire 2/28/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) CFD Fire Captain makes rescue 2/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Team meets test in dangerous swift-water rescue 2/25/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire Damages 7 Apartments, Winchester 2/24/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) NIOSH Report 3/18/96
2.gif (1588 bytes) Johnny Hudgins and Frank Young Dinner 2/23/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner remarks on G.A. adjournment 2/23/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gas Mask failure in Arlington 2/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Put Homeland first Mr. President 2/18/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Event 2/9/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) What does "Threat Level Orange" mean 2/8/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) NFPA 1901 Annex D Apparatus spec's 2/8/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Federal Gov. pressed for Interoperability Funds 2/8/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Rapid Intervention Team Reality 2/5/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 2/5/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner's agenda at "crossover" 2/5/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) IAFF 16th District Vice President Nick Davila dies in car wreck1/31/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Ambulance Safety Analysis 1/29/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) N.Y. firefighters to protest for aid at Bush speech 1/28/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) National AFL-CIO News 1/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Va. EMS regulations update 1/27/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Tension pervades Legislators 1/24/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Legislative Alert to all VPFF members 1/22/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Fire Service Higher Education Symposium 
 2.gif (1588 bytes) Man Unhurt in House Fire 1/20/2003 
2.gif (1588 bytes) Gov. Warner forced to use fixes he once deplored 1/20/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) 2003 Virginia Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service
2.gif (1588 bytes) Roanoke City fire damages home 1/20/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Roanoke County FF's battle low temp's. 1/20/03
2.gif (1588 bytes) Breakdown of the 2002 LODDs 1/16/2003