Colonial Heights VA

[FFEMTlieut804]

Was wondering if anybody has more info on Colonial Heights FD, besides what is on there website.
Applied and just wanted some more info.

thanks.

[BoxAlarm187]

I know a couple of guys on the job there, and work with some of their department members on some regional projects.

CHFD is a good department, good chief, nice apparatus. They run routinely with their surrounding jurisdictions and have a good relationship with those departments. Not a ton of fire load, but a good variety of calls, including some action on I-95. They run out of two stations, staff ambulances at both, along with a couple of engines, a quint, and a brand new massive rescue-pumper. They also have a fairly active volunteer compliment.

Not sure if that helps or if I can answer anything else for you...

[FFEMTlieut804]

thanks, you wont by chance know how many theyre hiring or when that would be?
also what is there staffing like?
any iaff local?

[CaptOldTimer]

Local 3612. Unknown how many hiring. now sure how many on a rig.

It is a combination department. I am not sure when they went paid but I had applied for the Chief's position back in the 1990's. I didn't get it. I was a Lt. when it was a all volley dept. back in the 1960's.



You can always call and someone would be able to tell you.

http://www.colonial-heights.com/index.aspx?nid=201

(804) 520-9387

[tonsoffun1101]

I knew a guy who works with Colonial Heights. He was an EMT I believe they sent him for his medic very very big on EMS. but he always said good things

heres there facebook page im sure you can get some info off it

http://www.facebook.com/colonial.heightsfire

[firewacker49]

I believe every firefighter has at least EMT-I and their staffing is 3 on each engine and 2 per ambulance. I think I heard they are hiring 4

[FFEMTlieut804]

Thank you all for the info....looking forward to the start of the process....