The VFCA Company Officer’s Section facilitates mentorship and succession planning for future fire service leaders through education, leadership, and advocacy.
President: Michael Hirsch, michaelh@co.kinggeorge.state.va.us
The mission of the Administrative Professionals Section (APS) is to:
- Provide quality assistance to the fire service and our community
- Maintain a working partnership with administrative professionals
- Enhance communication and sharing of information through networking and technology
- Provide opportunities for education and training
President: Mandy Waybright, Mandy.Waybright@harrisonburgva.gov
The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association – Federal/ Military Section continues to serve as a voice and advocate for all Federal/ Military fire and emergency service organizations throughout the commonwealth. This section is fully committed to continuous advancement of education, leadership, and advocacy throughout federal/military fire and emergency service departments in Virginia.
President: Julian Crolet, julian.f.crolet.civ@mail.mil
One of the primary goals of the Life Safety/Community Risk Reduction Section of the VFCA is to establish better communication with local fire officials and to ensure a safer commonwealth through our combined efforts. The Virginia fire service has seen many challenges over the past few years with the fire code adoption process, the need for better training for fire marshal’s and concerns for safety in school buildings. This section strives to be a stronger voice in the Virginia code change process, and work with partners to bring a clear and professional voice to fire safety concerns in Virginia.
President: Jay Davis, Joshua.davis@vdfp.virginia.gov
Established in 2023, the Women in Fire-EMS section was created to provide opportunities for advocacy, professional development and growth to increase our value within the Fire-EMS service and communities in which we serve.
Vision: Working together, the Women in Fire-EMS section will be an integral and dynamic part of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association and will serve as a recognized resource and model for those working to advocate and increase opportunities for women in fire and emergency services and the communities we serve.
Mission: To provide a forum for those advocating for issues related to women, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in Fire-EMS. Maintaining an open forum of discussion of topics of mutual concern, offer networking opportunities, and access to education, mentorship, and training.
President: Samantha Green wrk1n@yahoo.com
Vice President: Abbey Johnston ajohnston@bedfordcountyva.gov
Secretary: Nicole Fazio nicole.fazio@sbcglobal.ne
