Norfolk Fire-Rescue
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Today the NFR is comprised of over 500 diverse, dedicated professionals who protect a 66 square mile urban city with a population of approximately 250,000, which swells to over 350,000 during the workday. The NFR responds to an average of 39,000 emergency incidents each year from 14 fire-rescue stations strategically located throughout the city. The NFR also provides a host of community and suppor
06/12/2026
🚒 Last night, the Promotional Pinning and Awards Ceremony was held at the Norfolk Fire-Rescue Training Center!
We were proud to recognize members for their recent promotions, outstanding achievements, and dedicated service to Norfolk Fire-Rescue and the community.
Recent Promotions
🔥 Deputy Fire Chief Wayne Watson
🔥 Captain Shane Lyle
🔥 Captain Roth Swain
🔥 Lieutenant Jason Bridgers
🔥 Lieutenant Matthew Jones
🔥 Lieutenant Steven Markham
Awards & Recognitions
🏆 2025 Firefighter of the Year – Captain Robert Brant
🎖️ Medal of Merit – Retired FAO John Wright, recognized for 35 years of service with the Honor Guard.
📜 Certificates of Appreciation
• Battalion Chief Fred Paquet
• Captain Michael O’Neill
• Captain Darlene Braun
• Captain John Reid
• Lieutenant Jason Lovitz
• Lieutenant Joseph Drab
📜 Certificate of Meritorious Conduct
• Firefighter Ramon Joyce
• Firefighter Chelsea Martin
• FAO Blaine Fritzman
Several Unit Citations and Years of Service recognitions were also presented.
The Honor Guard also recognized its members for their years of service and continued dedication to Norfolk Fire-Rescue.
Thank you to all the dignitaries who attended and to our guest speaker, Dr. Susan Girois, for her inspiring remarks.
Congratulations to all of last night’s honorees, and thank you for your continued service to Norfolk Fire-Rescue and our community. 🚒👏
06/07/2026
🚁 NFR C-Shift took training to new heights yesterday by working with Sentara Nightingale on establishing landing zones and overall helicopter operations.
🚒 West Ocean View Fire Station 13 has unique response challenges, where serious incidents such as technical rescues, mass casualty events, or crashes along the HRBT can lead to extended transport times to regional trauma centers. Today’s hands-on training helps ensure our crews are ready when air medical transport is needed most.
A special thank you to Oceanair Elementary, the entire Nightingale team, and NFR’s own Paramedic Nathan Graham—who also serves as a flight medic—for helping make this valuable training possible.
Prepared. Trained. Ready. 👏
06/03/2026
🚑 TEMS Oral Boards 🩺:
✅ Passed!
Congratulations, Paramedic Oleg Lovkov! Job well done! 👏
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100 Brooke Avenue, Ste 500
Norfolk, VA
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