Richmond Fire Department

The official Twitter account for the Richmond, Virginia Fire Department. Founded in 1858, we are dedicated to serving in the spirit of excellence.

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

🚨 Boil Water Advisory 🚨
Richmond residents: Boil water for 3+ mins before use & limit usage to essentials.
Mayor Avula: "Please conserve water as we work to restore the system quickly."
Details: https://t.co/4n0JrgaRc9
#RichmondVA #BoilWaterAdvisory

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

Instale Detectores de Humo en Zonas Clave
Los detectores de humo deben instalarse en cada dormitorio, fuera de cada área de descanso y en cada nivel del hogar, incluyendo el sótano.
Coloque los detectores de humo en la parte alta de las paredes o en el techo, ya que el humo sube.

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

🔥 Fire Prevention Week is Oct 7-11! This year’s theme: “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” 🚨 Join us for events focused on smoke alarm safety, fire escape planning, & more. Protect your home & loved ones! 🏡🔥 #FirePreventionWeek #RichmondVA #SafetyFirst

[Richmond Ambulance Authority @RAAEMS]

Our thanks to Target and Walmart for hosting Child Car Seat inspections this week and to our partners @AAAVANews @DRIVESMARTVA @RFDVA. Inspected seats and had eye opening experiences with Drive Smart's impaired goggles. Don't drive impaired this Thanksgiving!

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

🔥 WE ARE HIRING LATERALS: Share this recruitment post! Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a @CityRichmondVA firefighter? Well here's your chance to apply and JOIN OUR TEAM.

Scan the QR code for the job listing on https://t.co/qoT6rECSeO.

[City of Richmond, VA @CityRichmondVA]

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the James River in Richmond. Flood levels are expected to remain high until Tuesday afternoon. Residents and visitors are warned to AVOID all use of the James River.

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

🚨 Another James River level check. According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the water levels in the Richmond area are currently sitting above flood stage. Please take caution, if you are going in or near the river. 🚨

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

🚨 National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): the water levels will rise several feet during prime time to be on the James River today. If you are planning to be the water, please be careful! These conditions can be very dangerous. 🚨

https://t.co/G8NsuH1fEZ

[City of Richmond, VA @CityRichmondVA]

All offices and community centers in the City of Richmond are closed Monday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. All pools will be open from noon - 6 pm. Trash collection will be delayed by one day. Have a great Juneteenth!

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

“It’s great to come out and enjoy, but it can certainly be very dangerous," said RFD Lt. Kevin Knight. "We look at it as a collaborative effort to promote the river for the amazing resource it is.”

Kudos to the kids who attended this weekend’s event! 🌊

https://t.co/a29Xj8Y2N8

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW: We are collaborating with @hcavirginia to host a child safety seat event. Members of Station 17 and Station 19 will be in attendance. The event is FREE and no RSVP is needed. Hope to see you there!

📍Chippenham Hospital
7101 Jahnke Road
Richmond, VA 23225

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

Last week, RFD Captain Brian Dalrymple joined this group to help outline river safety measures. This is especially important as we head into Memorial Day weekend. https://t.co/tjsMq8CLOb

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

It may be raining now, but the weather was pretty great for this morning’s Monument Avenue 10K. Some of our members got to be part of this popular #RVA spring tradition. We hope the runners & spectators had an awesome time! #MonumentAve10K

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

CALL FOR CONFERENCE SPEAKERS: We are hosting this year’s Virginia Fire Equity and Diversity Conference, in partnership with @HenricoFire, and we are searching for guest speakers. If you are interested in participating, you can find more information here - https://t.co/JSv7pSh0HP.

[Richmond BizSense @rvabizsense]

Demolition starts on Richmond’s oldest fire station. https://t.co/9OzCiLCVio @CityRichmondVA @RFDVA @MoseleyArch

[City of Richmond, VA @CityRichmondVA]

REMINDER: Today is International Women's Day & the City of Richmond is celebrating the accomplishments of women from around the world. The City of Richmond is closed today, 3/8/23 in observance of International Women's Day. #IWD2023 #WeAreRVA #BuildingCommunity

[City of Richmond, VA @CityRichmondVA]

The City of Richmond is closed Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in recognition of International Women's Day. We will reopen Thursday, March 9, 2023. #WeAreRVA #BuildingCommunity
#WomensHistoryMonth
#WomensHistoryMonth2023
#womeninhistory

[Richmond Fire Department @RFDVA]

It is Severe Weather Awareness Week and today’s topic is tornadoes 🌪 The photos show the @CityRichmondVA’s Tornado Preparedness and Response Guide. You are encouraged to sign up for CodeRed, the city’s emergency notification system. 🚨

[City of Richmond, VA @CityRichmondVA]

CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN IN RICHMOND AND AROUND THE WORLD. CHECK OUT THIS SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY GMA ABOUT HOW WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH STARTED. #WeAreRVA #BuildingCommunity #WomensHistoryMonth
#WomensHistoryMonth2023
#womeninhistory