2026-2027 Officers

The officers of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association are made up of members from around southwest Virginia.

President - Joey Griffith

1st Lt. – Riner Fire Department

1st Vice President - Michael Bruce

Fire Marshal – Pulaski Fire Department

2nd Vice President - Eddie Joe Entsminger

Firefighter – Covington Fire Department

Sgt-At-Arms -

Treasure - Robbie Kiser

Captain – Pulaski Fire Department

Asst. Treasurer - Potsie Smith

Lt. – Christiansburg Fire Department

Secretary - Nathan Brewbaker

Firefighter – Christiansburg Fire Department

Asst. Secretary - Mark Smith

Assistant Fire Chief – Blacksburg Fire Department

Chaplain - Kenny Hancock

Firefighter – Draper Fire Department

Convention Committee Chair - Skyler Holbrook

Association Meeting Minutes

Here is access to the association meeting minutes from 2005 to present.

Association Information

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.