City of Waynesboro Fire Department

09/12/2026

🔋 Got old rechargeable or lithium batteries sitting around? This Saturday is your chance to dispose of them safely.

Waynesboro's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is this Saturday, September 12.
Rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries are in many of the things we use every day—cell phones, laptops, power tools, cameras, toys and other rechargeable devices.
Please don't put these batteries in your household trash. When damaged or crushed during collection, they can create a serious fire risk for our employees, equipment and community.
Bring them Saturday:
📅 September 12, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Waynesboro City Shop (Operations), 900 Essex Avenue
And while you're at it, check the garage, basement or shed for other household hazardous waste you've been meaning to get rid of.
The attached flyer has the full list of accepted and non-accepted items. No trailers will be accepted this year.
🔋 Before you toss a battery, know where it goes.

09/11/2026

09/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 2, 2026

09/02/2026

Update on the current Waynesboro Incident.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/31/2026

Over the next couple of weeks our crews will be out and about around different parts of the city performing our annual hydrant maintenance and flow testing. Please do not be alarmed if you see our crews out flowing the fire hydrants. If you have any questions, please contact our Community Risk Reduction office.

08/20/2026

Register today for Regional Firefighter Testing!

Testing Date: October 24, 2026, 8:00am
Location: Rockingham County Fairgrounds

Click the link below to register.

🚒 Ready to Start Your Fire Service Career? 🚒

Take the first step toward becoming a firefighter by registering for the Regional Firefighter Testing being held on October 24th!

Candidates who successfully complete both the written exam and physical ability test will earn a Regional Testing Certificate that is good for one year, making them eligible to apply for firefighter positions with Rockingham County Department of Fire & Rescue, Augusta County Fire-Rescue, Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue & Emergency Management, Harrisonburg Fire Department, Staunton Fire and Rescue, City of Waynesboro Fire Department

Visit the registration link for testing details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/jobs/5405728/regional-firefighter-testing?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

08/14/2026

9/11 Memorial – 25th Anniversary Commemoration

9/11 Memorial – 25th Anniversary Commemoration

Please join the City of Waynesboro for a special 9/11 Memorial Ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Fishburne Military School Field

The ceremony will include guest speakers and a presentation reviewing the timeline of events from that tragic day as we come together to remember and honor those who lost their lives, those who served, and the heroes who responded.

07/12/2026

Recall information.

RECALL ALERT: Kobalt recalls over 500,000 yard tools after dozens of reports of batteries catching fire | Story: https://www.whsv.com/2026/07/09/kobalt-recalls-500000-yard-tools-after-dozens-reports-batteries-catching-fire/

07/10/2026

The City of Waynesboro is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. Click the link below to apply.

https://cityofwaynesborova.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

07/01/2026

Please see the attached media release for a cooling shelter the City of Waynesboro will be opening for the next three days in cooperation with First Baptist Church and DSS.