About the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association
The purpose of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association is to represent all firefighters, career and volunteer, throughout Southwest Virginia. The association sees that we are represented on both the state and federal levels, through our lobbyist and state representatives.
The Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association also works very closely with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs to get classes in southwest Virginia. Through training we become stronger and more proficient in our skills and abilities to protect our communities and neighbors. Training also keeps us healthier and safer as on organization.
The association also works closely with other organizations throughout the state such as the Virginia State Firefighter’s Association, and the Virginia Fire Chief’s Association.
The membership of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association is network of people and organizations that can come together as a group in a member’s time of need to provide support.
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Scholarship Reminder
The 2022 Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Scholarship application process is still open. The deadline is 30 April, 2022. Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Scholarship Fund The objective of the scholarship program is to assist individuals desiring to further their academic education. The scholarship award will be $500.00 and can be utilized for any direct expenses […]
Message from President Roy Wall
Dear members of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association, I would like to thank the membership of the association for the honor to serve as president, and Dublin Volunteer Fire Department for their support and commitment to the association. We all owe appreciation and gratitude to past president Mark Smith, the members of Blacksburg Volunteer Fire […]
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2021 Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Convention
The 75th Annual Convention is still planned for 17-20 June, 2021 in Kingsport, TN. The association will follow the COVID-19 Guidelines that are in place at the time of the convention. Click on the 2021 Convention Information tab on the menu bar.
2021 Winter Business Meeting
The 2021 Winter Business Meeting that is scheduled for 24 January, 2021 at Dublin Volunteer Fire Department has been changed to a ZOOM meeting. This was changed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Members should have received a link to this meeting by email. If you did not receive the link to the meeting please […]
CSU Learning Partnership
The Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association is now a Columbia Southern University Learning Partner. This affords all members and immediate family a 10% tuition discount and access to exclusive scholarship opportunities. The application for the first quarter Learning Partner Scholarship opened January 19th, 2020. One may also request a complimentary evaluation of your professional training, education […]
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