General Info

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs, also known as VDFP, provides funding, training and educational programs to enhance public safety. It offers professional development, public fire and life safety education, operational support, and technical assistance and consulting services. The department s research services include data collection, analysis and information reporting. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs operates the communications, public affairs and public outreach office, which is responsible for communicating fire and emergency services information to the general population, members of the fire and emergency services community, as well as the media and local governments. Its administrative and support branch manages various programs related to financial services, grants and local aid, marketing and communications, fire data and statistics, procurement, and policy, planning and legislation. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs is located in Glen Allen, Va.