Training

Equipment Manuals

DPO Hoseline Pressures Here

Quick Directions
The following link contains a text copy of the "Quick Directions" and map index. A turn-by-turn reference for proceeding to a location from Station 8.
STVFD Quick Directions

Preplans for Unsprinklered Apartment Complexes
Map of Apartment Complex Locations

Commercial Preplans

Preplans for Non-hydranted First Due Areas

Additional Resources Here (New Member resources, EMT precepting, Accident Forms)

STVFD Training Calendar (Opens in new Window)

Albemarle County Fire / Rescue Training Opportunities and Online Sign-Up available here.

Other training opportunities:
Please also check the VDFP Website for other courses in the area! If you find anything interesting, let your captain know ASAP!

Dangers of truss construction:

Training Photo

GussetPlates01

Identify at least two pertinent characteristics of the construction shown here, and how they affect firefighting tactics.

Training Article
Ventilation Basics by Structure

Useful Links:

http://www.ul.com/fire/structural.html
http://cms.firehouse.com/web/online/Firefighting-Strategy-and-Tactics/Offensive-Versus-Defensive-Tactics/14$48819

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