Virginia Fire Officer Academy - modular program january 2025
January 10 -12, 2025 & January 24 – 26, 2025
Abingdon Virginia
Application period will be open November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024.
Program tuition $495.00
The Virginia Fire Chiefs’ Association (VFCA) is very excited to deliver the next Modular Virginia Fire Officer Academy (VFOA) in January 2025. This 4-Day residential program delivered over two weekends is designed to develop the leadership skills of aspiring and new company officers across the Commonwealth of Virginia. All personnel are encouraged to apply, however volunteer fire service personnel will have priority selection. All meals and lodging will be provided. Ensure you are submitting your application to the correct academy. Applications submitted to the incorrect academy will not be considered. Additionally, please check all of your calendars (personal, department, etc.) prior to applying to prevent any conflicts.
Selected students will arrive in Abingdon on Friday of each weekend and will be required to stay in provided lodging. Course work will occur on Friday evening, and all day on Saturday and Sunday both weekends.
THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL ACADEMY AND STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE 100% ATTENDANCE.
This program is supported by the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association and funding from the SAFER Grant program.
About the Virginia Fire Officer Academy
The Virginia Fire Officer Academy is a week-long residential program designed to develop current or aspiring company officers. The theme of the VFOA is “Safety Through Leadership” and is based on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. The program is focused on improving leadership techniques, personal accountability, and fostering the cultural change required to improve firefighter safety.
This program could not exist without the support of the members and partners of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association and the Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation. You can donate to the Virginia Fire Officers Academy through the Foundation either by mail or online. All donations are tax-deductible.
All alumni of the VFOA are encouraged to check out the Facebook page for the Virginia Fire Officer Academy’s Alumni and for the VFCA-Company Officer Section. You will find all the updates about the VFOA on these pages. We also would like to see your support by joining the Virginia Fire Chief Associations Company Officer Section. A portion of the membership fee helps fund training programs offered for company officers. You also receive all the amenities offered to you as a member of the VFCA. Join online today.
For more information or questions, please email info@vfoa.us
