Training and Technical Services Branch

Training and Operations Branch
Branch Chief - Larry McAndrewsTraining
1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, Virginia  23059-4500
Phone Number:804/ 371-0220
Fax: 804/ 371-3209
Email:larry.mcandrews@vdfp.virginia.gov

VDFP coordinates and delivers fire emergency services education and training programs for the fire and emergency response community, public, law enforcement and industry for the purpose of protecting and defending the commonwealth against the loss of life and property. VDFP offers training programs across Virginia through our Division Offices. For specific training related information click on the title above to be directed to the Training page.

Technical Services Branch
Branch Chief - Russ Chandler
1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, Virginia  23059-4500
Phone Number: 804/ 371-0220
E-mail: russ.chandler@vdfp.virginia.gov

Charmaine Bigby - Webmaster
Phone Number: 804/ 249-1985

The Technical Services Branch oversees the Virginia Fire Marshal Academy (VFMA), Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Logistics, National Incident Management System (NIMS), Quality Assurance for Fire Service Training Record System (FSTRS), Information Technology, and Heavy and Technical Rescue (HTR) Programs. For specific information relating to the division listed above click on the Technical Services title above to be directed to that page.

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