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Petersburg Professional Fire Fighters Association

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Representing the brave men and women of the Petersburg Fire Department in the City of Petersburg, VA.

09/29/2026

09/02/2026

05/19/2026

Thank you Chief Hoover, City Council, and the City Manager for your continued investment in our members, our equipment, and our fire stations. Your support helps ensure we can continue providing the highest level of service to our community while keeping our personnel prepared, equipped, and ready to respond.

Petersburg's Market Street Fire Station is undergoing a major renovation with new concrete, flooring, HVAC, and more after 61 years of wear and tear.

Fire Station 2 opened in 1965. In the six decades it has been in use, fire trucks and engines have changed significantly — and the building has felt it, according to Fire Chief Wayne Hoover.

🔗 Story at the link in the comments.

05/02/2026

(LEE HALL AREA )🔥🔥🔥Units are currently operating on the scene of a structure fire Maria Ct (ENGINE3 first Due ) after reports of a fire originating from a gas stove.

First arriving units encountered a two-story wood-frame apartment building with nothing showing from the exterior. Engine 3 arrived on scene and initiated an aggressive interior attack, advising crews they would be operating off tank water.

Engine 2, laid in from the hydrant while Engine 4 secured the water supply and completed the hydrant connection, establishing a steady supply for fire operations. Engine 3 advanced through the Alpha side and located fire on the first floor kitchen. Truck 1 immediately began searches of the connected apartments to check for extension and ensure occupant safety. Primary search all clear.

Water was placed on the fire within 10 minutes of dispatch, allowing crews to achieve a quick knockdown and keep the fire contained. Battalion 1 upgraded the incident to a working fire, with mutual aid units dispatched to provide city coverage while Petersburg crews remained committed on scene.

Primary searches have been completed with all occupants accounted for at this time.

Units remain operating in the area. Please avoid Maria Ct and use caution around emergency personnel and apparatus…. Scene marked under control 17 mins after initial Dispatch … Strong Work Boys‼️‼️ 🚒🚒🚒

Petersburg Engine 2 & Truck 1 Petersburg The 4 House Petersburg Engine 3 The Wild West End

03/19/2026

March 19, 1982 Sergeant Mike Goff made the ultimate sacrifice at a building fire on Franklin street in Petersburg. Mike was a 8 year veteran of the Petersburg Fire Department and assigned as the Sergeant of Truck 2 the night of the incident.

The initial call was received around 6:30pm for smoke coming from the basement of a building at 101 N. Sycamore street. A second alarm was called when Initial crews arrived and realized that the fire had already engulfed a large part of the building causing civilians to be trapped on the upper floors.

As crews worked to rescue a lady trapped on a 3rd floor balcony, Sergeant Goff was in the alley off Franklin street attempting to force entry to the building.

Suddenly, a series of gas explosions occurred in the basement causing the building to collapse, burying Sergeant Goff under the debris. It wasn’t until 2am the following night that crews located Mike’s body and he was removed by members the Petersburg Fire Department

It was a horrific day in the history of the Petersburg Fire Department. Not only did the department lose one of their own, 30 firefighters were injured and one civilian was killed as a result of the explosion.

Please take a moment to remember the brave men, and the selfless sacrifice Sergeant Goff made 43 years ago to protect the citizens he was sworn to serve.

07/14/2025

🚒 🔥 PETERSBURG FIRE IS HIRING — STEP INTO A DEPARTMENT BUILT ON TRADITION, PRIDE & PROGRESSION 🔥 🚒

The City of Petersburg Department of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services is moving forward. The city’s investing in us — upgrading our tools, growing our staffing, and pushing for the kind of aggressive, skilled fire service this job was built on.

We’re looking for pre-certified firefighters who want to be part of an old-school, hard-working department that’s embracing change and growing stronger every year.

💰 Starting pay: $64,821 plus solid benefits.
This is a department where you’ll be expected to work, to train, and to hold the line — not just ride a seat.

Minimum requirements:
✅ VDFP or Pro Board Firefighter II
✅ EVOC III, Hazmat Ops
✅ Virginia EMT-B, NREMT or reciprocity
✅ Valid Virginia driver’s license (or ability to get it)

If you’ve paid your dues and want to keep sharpening your craft in a city that’s backing its fire service, Petersburg has a spot for you.

🔥 “Old school grit. New school growth. Get on board.” 🔥

👉 Apply now:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/petersburg.gov

The fires are still burning, the city’s on the move — and we’re not slowing down.
Come help us set the standard.

Petersburg Engine 2 & Truck 1 Petersburg VA Petersburg Engine 3 The Wild West End Petersburg The 4 House Petersburg Fire Support 6

04/03/2025

03/27/2025

The acquisition, valued at nearly $10 million, includes three engines and two ladder trucks, funded by the city’s new casino revenues.

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P. O. Box 3509
Petersburg, VA
23805

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