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Virginia Fire Marshal Academy
Virginia Fire Marshal Academy
Division Chief - Robert P. "Bobby" bailey
Deputy Chief (Recertification) R. Wayne Baber
Deputy Chief (Certification) - Karl Mercer
Administrative Specialist II - Naomi Mottley
Office Assistant - Danielle Keeton
Pub Ed Coordinator- J. D. Jenkins
1005 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059-4500
Phone Number: 804/ 371-0220
Fax: 804/ 371-3407
e-mail: fma@vdfp.virginia.gov
Fighting to prevent and investigate the devastating effects of fire, fire marshals serve as the law and code enforcement arm of the fire service. After receiving extensive training, fire inspectors and investigators are responsible for fire prevention, inspections and investigations. The Virginia Fire Marshal Academy recruits instructors to teach these extensive programs and organizes training classes that are held throughout the Commonwealth.
Testing and Attendance Policies for the Virginia Fire Service Community
Student Guide to Testing and Attendance VFMA Courses
VFMA Course Descriptions
VFMA Application Form Fillable .pdf format (New)
VFMA Course Request Form in .pdf format
VFMA Roll Call Sheet in .pdf format
To download pdf's you will need to have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer.
Civilian Entry Instructions and Study Guide
If you are interested in attending, please contact the Fire Marshal Academy at 804-249-1955 for more information.
Recertification Information
Department of Housing and Community Development
Virginia Chapter – International Association of Arson Investigators – www.vaiaai.com
Virginia Fire Prevention Association – www.vfpa.org
All Students requesting retest must contact the VFMA office directly at 804.249.1956
*Please Note* - As of January 1, 2008 all students are required to complete a Criminal History check either through your local jurisdiction or through the Virginia State Police online form (SP-230). Click here to complete VSP Form.
2008 VFMA School Schedule
| School |
Start |
End |
Location |
1031 Fire Inspector |
6-2-08 |
6-18-08 |
Chesterfield Fire Training Academy |
| Armed Survival Training | 6-18- 2008 | 6-20-08 | Fort Pickett |
| 1035 Public Educator Level 2 | 6-19-08 | 6-20-08 | Chesterfield County |
Environmental Crimes |
6-23-08 |
6-28-08 |
Hampton |
1033 Fire Investigator |
7-7-08 |
7-23-08 |
Lynchburg FTC |
| 1031 Fire Inspector | 7-28-08 | 8-13-08 | Williamsburg Fire Department Community Room |
1035 Juvenile Firesetter Level 1 |
7-17-08 |
7-18-08 |
Harrisonburg |
| CFFI Module 4 | 7-21-08 | 7-22-08 | Lynchburg Fire Training Center |
| CFFI Mod 2 | 7-29-08 | 7-31-08 | Roanoke/Salem FTC |
| CFFI module 1 | 8-4-08 | 8-5-08 | Dulles Airport |
1033 Fire Investigator |
8-11-08 |
8-27-08 |
Winchester |
1035 Juvenile Firesetter Level 2 |
8-19-08 |
8-20-08 |
Virginia Beach FTC |
Environmental Crimes |
9-8-08 |
9-12-08 |
Augusta County Fire and Rescue |
Law Enforcement |
9-15-08 |
11-6-08 |
Richmond/Camp Pendleton |
VFMA Instructor Recert |
11-7 |
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| 1035 Juvenile Firesetter Level 1 | 10-27-08 | 10-28-08 | Loudoun County |
1031 Fire Inspector |
11-10-08 |
11-26-08 |
Lynchburg |
1035 Public Educator level 2 |
11-17-08 |
11-18-08 |
Prince William County |
NOTICE
The Virginia Fire Marshal Academy is currently accepting applications for the position of adjunct instructors to teach in the 1033 Fire Investigator School and 1031 Fire Inspector School. Interested applicants should be currently certified in the discipline they are asking to teach with at least five years experience. Candidates should submit a resume' by email or fax to Deputy Chief Karl Mercer at karl.mercer@vdfp.virginia.com no later than close of business July 6, 2008. Questions may be directed to Deputy Chief Mercer at 804-249-1963 Office or 804-840-2307.
