About the Program The Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance Division is responsible for the program development and agency accreditation. This section is responsible for the agencies accreditation through which they work with the Division and Program offices to develop programs that meet and exceed the national standards and accreditation requirements. Through this area the agency has 29 programs accredited with the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (PROBOARD). The development of the agencies programs is conduct using Fire Service subject matter experts (SME) from across the Commonwealth through a development committee with oversight from the respective Program Manager. During the review cycle of a specific program fire service representatives that have an interest in a specific topic may petition to serve on a development team. The criteria for selection is: Have a thorough understanding of the subject matter, have the sponsoring department affirm the SME to be available for all development and working group tasks and participate in the dissemination of an approved curriculum. Curriculum Development Working Groups David Jolly Division Chief 1005 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA 23059-4500 Tel: 804-249-1970 E-mail: david.jolly@vdfp.virginia.gov

The Specialized Training Branch oversees, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Technical Rescue (TR) Programs. Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter – Our state-of the art trainer is a computer controlled system that simulates realistic aircraft fire and emergency scenarios. The mobile unit travels throughout the state delivering on-site live fire training. Prior to the ARFF program, localities had to routinely send aircraft firefighters out of state to receive their mandatory training. Curriculum Development / QA – The Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance Division is responsible for the program development and agency accreditation. This section is responsible for the agencies accreditation through which they work with the Division and Program offices to develop programs that meet and exceed the national standards and accreditation requirements. The Chief is also responsible for overseeing the logistics and coordination of the equipment and trailers. Incident Management (NIMS) – The National Incident Management System (NIMS) has been developed to provide a common system that emergency service agencies can utilize at local, state and federal levels. NIMS consists of five major sub-systems that collectively provide a total systems approach to all risk incident management. Logistics – The Logistic section provides support to the three branches of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. The Logistics section ensures that all fleet vehicles are maintained; works with the seven operation divisions and four specialty area’s to provide assistance with program development and; maintenance for 40 specialized trailers and equipment to support 30 programs offered throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Technical Rescue Program – The TR Chief provides the comprehensive oversight for the Technical Rescue Program in the Commonwealth. In addition, the TR Chief provides the specialized training for Virginia ’s Fire Service in relation to the TR Program. The TR Chief maintains a comprehensive list of the instructor cadre, locations of logistical trailers for support, and the on-going training sites throughout the Commonwealth.

4975 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: 703-259-3232 Division7@vdfp.virginia.gov   Map & City/County Listing Division Map   Includes the following cities: Manassas Fairfax Alexandria Manassas Park Falls Church Includes the following counties: Arlington Fairfax Loudoun Prince William Dereck Baker Division 7 Chief 4975 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 703-259-3232 703-803-1127 dereck.baker@vdfp.virginia.gov Monica Ellis Division 7 – Administrative Specialist 4975 Alliance Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 703-259-3232 monica.ellis@vdfp.virginia.gov

3003 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, Virginia 24019 Phone: 804-920-0614 Division6@vdfp.virginia.gov Map & County Listing Division Map   Includes the following cities: Buena Vista Covington Danville Lexington Martinsville Roanoke Salem Includes the following counties: Alleghany Bath Bedford Botetourt Craig Floyd Franklin Henry Highland Montgomery Patrick Pittsylvania Roanoke Rockbridge Dennis Price Division 6 – Chief 3003 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, Virginia 24019 E-mail: dennis.price@vdfp.virginia.gov Debra Huffman Division 6 – Administrative Assistant 3003 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, Virginia 24019 E-mail: debra.huffman@vdfp.virginia.gov

1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 400 Hampton, VA 23666 Phone: 757-848-5828 Fax: 804-371-3444 Division5@vdfp.virginia.gov Map & City/County Listing Division Map   Includes the following cities: Chesapeake Emporia Franklin Hampton Newport News Norfolk Portsmouth Poquoson Suffolk Virginia Beach Williamsburg Includes the following counties: Accomack Brunswick Gloucester Greensville Isle of Wight James City Mathews Middlesex Northampton Southampton Surry Sussex York Doreen McAndrews Division 5 Chief 1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 400 Hampton, VA 23666 Tel: 757-848-5828 E-mail: doreen.mcandrews@vdfp.virginia.gov