Fincastle, VA – Following a four-month, nationwide search, Botetourt County Fire & EMS Chief Jason Ferguson has appointed Jeff Powell as the Department’s Deputy Chief. Powell currently serves as a flight paramedic at VCU Health and has over 23 years of experience in fire and emergency services. In this role, Powell will serve as second-in-command of the County’s combination fire and EMS system.

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The Department is excited to offer a revised schedule of the 2019 Citizens Academy. After the initial advertising resulted in low enrollment, leaders have worked together to revise the program into a single day offering. Hopefully this can attract more community members that are interested in hearing more about their local emergency services.

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Are you interested in what goes on in fire and EMS? Have you ever thought about participating in your local emergency services, but aren't sure if you're up to the challenge? If you're at all interested in how the coordinated fire and EMS system works, what happens when you dial 911, or any of the services that we delivery, the Citizens Academy is the place for you!!

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The Department is excited to announce the recruitment process for the position of Deputy Chief. This position is a Command Staff position, reporting directly to the Chief of Department. The position is vital to the organizational structure and stability of the coordinated fire and EMS system of Botetourt County. Applications are now being accepted by visiting https://botetourtva.gov/employment/county-government-jobs/ ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fincastle, VA — The Department of Fire & EMS is excited to announce the promotion of Firefighter/Paramedic Darren Rock to the position of Lieutenant. Rock started with the fire and EMS service in 2002 as a volunteer with Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue. From 2004 to 2012, he served in contractual and part-time roles with Botetourt County Emergency Services, both driving as an EMT and assisting with entry-level ... (Full Story & Photos)