Chesterfield Professional Fire Fighters Association

10/10/2026

10/01/2026

Congrats to our brother Jodie Coleman on his retirement! We wish him and his family nothing but the best! Take a break Jo Jo, you’ve earned it!

09/30/2026

Congratulations to our Brother Namola on his retirement. We wish you nothing but the best in your new gig and future endeavors. You’ve earned and deserve it.

09/30/2026

🚒 A MAJOR CHANGE IS COMING TO THE CHESAPEAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT

After months of research, review and planning, Fire Chief Sam Gulisano announced today that the Chesapeake Fire Department will begin the process of transitioning to a four-shift staffing model.

This is a significant investment in the future of our department and, most importantly, in the firefighters and EMS providers who serve Chesapeake 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Moving to a four-shift model is expected to provide our members with greater opportunities for rest and recovery, reduce harmful occupational exposures over the course of a career, and strengthen our ability to recruit and retain highly qualified firefighters and EMS providers.

This will not happen overnight.

A department task force has been established to develop a comprehensive implementation plan, and significant hiring will be necessary before the transition can occur. CFD is developing plans to hire up to 70 firefighters during the first phase of implementation in early 2027, with additional hiring anticipated as the transition moves forward.

Planning is also underway for the equipment, facilities and other resources necessary to support an additional shift.

While an exact date for the schedule change has not yet been established, our direction is clear: Chesapeake Fire is moving toward a four-shift model.

As Chief Gulisano shared with our members, the process will take time, resources and a lot of work. Our approach will be deliberate and focused on maintaining the high level of emergency service Chesapeake residents expect while taking care of the people who provide that service every day.

We will continue to share updates as the implementation plan develops.

Interested in being part of the future of Chesapeake Fire? Stay tuned, we’re going to need some great people to join our team. 🚒🔥

09/29/2026

Another good one….

Congrats to our Brother Hatcher as he worked his last day yesterday. Best of luck to him in his new ventures!

09/26/2026

🚨🚨 PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚨

Chesterfield Fire and EMS is proud to announce the promotion of Firefighter Charles Newland to lieutenant effective today, September 26th.

Congratulations Lt. Newland on your well-deserved promotion!

09/18/2026

Another good one….

Congrats to our Brother Kramer as he works his last day today. Best of luck to him and his family on the big move.

09/12/2026

Petersburg fire department considering a shift change to reduce burnout >> https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/09/12/petersburg-fire-department-considering-2472-shift-reduce-burnout/

09/11/2026

25 years ago today, FDNY members were dispatched to Box 8087 at the corner of Vesey and Church Streets.

Battalion Chief Pfeifer, Engine 7, and Ladder 1 were among the first units to arrive, finding the North Tower struck by a commercial airliner. Without hesitation, they went to work, confronting unimaginable hazards in an effort to save lives and mitigate the danger.

By the end of that day, 343 FDNY firefighters and one NYC Fire Patrolman had made the ultimate sacrifice. In the years since, countless others have lost their lives to illnesses resulting from their exposure on and after September 11, 2001.

These firefighters answered the call knowing they were entering a scene of unprecedented danger. They never hesitated or turned away.

Today, Local 2803 remembers their courage, honors their sacrifice, and renews our pledge to Never Forget.

09/09/2026

The Virginia Beach City Council green-lighted a plan to phase in a reduction in firefighters' work weeks from 56 to 48 hours.