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

 

 

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.

 

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