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The City of Waynesboro Fire Department takes great pride in serving its citizens. The department and it’s staff offer a broad range of services to the community, and invite you to contact us if you have questions or if we can assist you in any way.

06/01/2026

We would like to congratulate Firefighter Josh Major on his well-deserved retirement, which became effective today.

Josh began his journey with our department as a volunteer and was hired full-time in November 1999. For more than two decades, he has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the fire service, the department, and the citizens of Waynesboro.

From the beginning, Josh distinguished himself as a committed firefighter who continually sought to expand his training and knowledge. His accomplishments include earning an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from J. Sargent Reynolds and completing numerous certifications and specialized training throughout his career.

Throughout his service with the department, in addition to his daily responsibilities, Josh served on several committees and helped develop the specifications for multiple engines and the ladder truck. Josh has always been known in our department for his exceptional attention to detail, whether maintaining apparatus, caring for equipment, or supporting station maintenance.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Josh for his many years of dedicated service. We wish him the very best as he enters this next chapter of his life.

05/21/2026

Good Afternoon,

As a result of the rain forecast over the next 4-5 days, the BURN BAN within the City of Waynesboro is hereby rescinded effective Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1500 hours (3:00 pm).

Citizens are reminded that OPEN BURNING within the City of Waynesboro is regulated by the Fire Code.

Cooking fires, charcoal grills, and outdoor fire pits used as intended do not require a permit. Most other types of open burning do require a permit issued by the City of Waynesboro Fire Department.

The burning of leaves, yard waste, construction debris, or domestic refuse is NOT permitted within the City of Waynesboro at any time.

Questions may be referred to Battalion Chief David Nichols, Assistant Fire Marshal at 540-942-6730.

04/17/2026

STATION 2 GRAND OPENING

We would like to thank everyone who came out and attended the Open House Ceremony for Station 2 and a special thank you to everyone that made this event possible.

The Waynesboro Fire Department is very grateful for the building and being provided the opportunity to better serve the community of Waynesboro.

04/16/2026

The City of Waynesboro has issued a ban on open burning effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1500 hours until further notice.

This temporary burn ban will be evaluated over the next several days to determine when it may be rescinded.

A reminder that the Statewide 4:00 open burning prohibition remains in effect until May 1, 2026.

With the ongoing dry and windy conditions in the Central Shenandoah Valley, OPEN BURNING is prohibited within the City of Waynesboro.

04/07/2026

We will celebrate the Official Grand Opening of Waynesboro Fire Department Station 2. While we did a flag-raising ceremony in January before the snowstorm to utilize the station during the storm, this official grand opening marks the completion of the final construction and the official grand opening of the station into full operation. Waynesboro Fire Department will be hosting an uncoupling ceremony, a fire department tradition to represent the official dedication of the facility, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 9am. Following the uncoupling ceremony, we will be hosting an open house throughout the day on April 15 for community members to visit and come tour the station.

03/11/2026

Congratulations to Zach Simpson on earning his Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) certification and completing all training and educational requirements for Firefighter Specialist. Over the past two years, Zach attended Blue Ridge Community College and completed his paramedic certification. Additionally, he has completed more than 300 hours of advanced training beyond the Firefighter Technician level. This achievement included passing a comprehensive assessment that evaluated proficiency in firefighting operations, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue.

Congratulations on a job well done!

03/04/2026

Regional Firefighter Testing is NOW open. Information about the process can be found by clicking on the link below. The registration deadline is March 25, 2026, by 05:00pm.

https://cityofwaynesborova.munisselfservice.com/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=1500&sreq=1&form=BLNK&desc=REGIONAL+FIREFIGHTER+TESTING&fbclid=IwY2xjawQVDGlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyZHc2VkMxZmxCY0ZobTlEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHipEcgE53M-hMCuWFFKZpv_ooLJQDeeyyqSXsPHWk5lQh3RGU6lqMC1wYmxs_aem_ES-27HAzxkN6-BggTeKamg

01/25/2026

If you have a fire hydrant near your residence and are able, please shovel around the fire hydrant to help our firefighters out in the event of an emergency. Thank you for your help.

01/24/2026

While Fire Station 2 was originally scheduled to open in early February, the anticipated weather event this weekend prompted an early opening to better serve our citizens. Over the past two days, members of the WFD worked diligently to make the new station operational. This afternoon, Fire Station 2 was officially placed in service. Within two hours of becoming operational, the station answered five calls for service, immediately enhancing the delivery of fire and emergency services to our community.

Between calls, we celebrated the opening with a flag ceremony. The United States Flag, the Commonwealth of Virginia Flag, and the Fire Department flag were raised to symbolize the station’s opening. Mayor Lee, along with retired Fire Chiefs Charlie Scott and James Bradley, raised the flags in recognition of the station’s opening. Both Chief Scott and Chief Bradley were strong advocates for a fire station on the west end of the city and consistently championed this effort throughout their tenure. It was therefore fitting that they, along with our Mayor, raised the flags for the first time at Station 2.

A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will be scheduled in the near future once the station is fully completed. The community will be notified as soon as an official date is determined.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our citizens, Mayor Lee, the members of City Council, the City Manager’s Office, and retired Assistant City Manager Mike Wilhelm, who served as the city’s project manager for the fire station, as well as Lantz Construction for their outstanding work in constructing the station and their support in recent days to help make it operational.

01/14/2026

Personnel from the City of Waynesboro, the City of Harrisonburg, and Augusta County visited the James River in Richmond to conduct training on Swift Water Operations on Tuesday. This served as a great opportunity to be in water that isn’t often found in the Valley.

Address

300 W Broad Street
Waynesboro, VA
22980

Website

http://www.waynesboro.va.us/222/Fire-Department

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