Radford Professional Firefighter and EMS Association Local 5330

03/31/2026

03/18/2026

A historic day for departments across Virginia! Huge thanks to our state partners for working hand in hand with the General Assembly to support and strengthen the men and women who make up this workforce. Your dedication and collaboration make all the difference.

The Virginia Professional Fire Fighters (VPFF) celebrates the passing of historic collective bargaining legislation in the Virginia General Assembly. A long fought victory, it will provide Virginia’s public service workers the ability to collectively bargain with their employers for wages, benefits and working conditions.

For full news release, please visit: https://www.vpff.org/news/

Abigail Spanberger
Governor of Virginia
Scott A. Surovell
Delegate Kathy Tran
Virginia AFL-CIO
International Association of Fire Fighters

05/14/2025

Awesome work L176

👏🔥No matter how big the union membership is, Locals can still make a difference in helping members with their mental health.

During , the IAFF is giving a big shoutout to Tulsa Firefighters for their dedication to behavioral health.

The Tulsa Firefighters Benevolent Fund raised enough funds to send 23 members to the IAFF Center of Excellence, presenting a check for $28,716.22 to cover all outstanding bills. They are also reimbursing members who have already paid off their bills, totaling $57,305.14.

On top of that, the benevolent fund covered all transportation costs for members seeking treatment.

Now that's what we call commitment!

Great job!

03/05/2025

Our hearts and thoughts are with the brave men and women of the Danville Fire Department. During this challenging time, we stand by you, offering our prayers and unwavering support. Stay strong, and know that you are not alone

Last night, a tragic accident claimed the life of Firefighter Kaleb Barker, a devoted member of the Danville Fire Department and DPFFA. I respectfully ask that you offer prayers and support to his grieving family and the DFD community. May his life Inspire your continued commitment to serving with honor and distinction.

01/25/2025

We are sending our thoughts and prayers to our neighboring department and also Meredith’s family and friend’s as they go through this difficult time.

It is with profound grief and sadness that Pulaski County Public Safety is sharing the news that we have lost EMT-I Meredith Lee Smith to her courageous battle with cancer.

Meredith joined Pulaski County, VA in May, 2021 as an Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate, after serving for many years with other localities providing emergency medical care to numerous communities.

Meredith brought her passion for helping others to every shift she worked serving the citizens of Pulaski County. She has been recognized for her efforts to go above and beyond the normal expectations of an EMS provider on numerous occasions.
After battling and repeatedly beating the odds against a rare and aggressive form of cancer over the past few years, EMT-I Meredith Lee Smith has now answered her last call.

To Meredith: Thank you for your service, dedication, compassion, and contributions to the health and welfare of Pulaski County. May you enjoy the eternal peace and happiness that are so well deserved following your lifetime of service to those in need. Your impact on this world, and especially our local community, will continue to reverberate long beyond the time you shared with us. Your legacy will live on through your family, all of those you mentored and modeled your professional skills to, and through those who experienced your outstanding example of selfless service over many years. We are forever grateful for your life, your service to Pulaski County, VA, and the trail of kindness and love you have left in your wake.

We ask for your prayers for Meredith, her husband and children, family, and with her many friends and coworkers as her spirit makes its way to a final resting place of well-earned peace and tranquility.

Meredith's Last Call: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DhM6FcaGX/

01/17/2025

08/15/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/Zves1JuvApsXLVtb/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Five Virginia locals have negotiated collective bargaining agreements with more to come, making the state of the "Old Dominion" . 💪

read 📰 ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wKhKh

08/14/2024

‼️🚒🚑‼️ WE’RE HIRING ‼️🚒🚑‼️

Multiple full-time and part-time positions are open!

Exciting changes are coming in 2025, such as a NEW 24/72 SHIFT SCHEDULE, part-time firefighters and more!!!

Click on the link below to learn more and apply!

https://www.radfordva.gov/Jobs.aspx

05/30/2024

This morning our brother Jeremy lost his fight with cancer, Jeremy will always be remembered for the courageous battle he put up against it, he continued to smile and be thankful each every day even though he was going through so much! Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

03/20/2024

💤 Join us on March 28 at 1 p.m. ET for a straight-forward talk on “Getting Serious About Sleep: Challenges and Opportunities for Today's Fire Fighter.”

Register here https://brnw.ch/21wI1RL

01/13/2024

01/01/2024

We’re getting closer and closer to our benefit breakfast and raffle drawing in support of Jeremy!

Make sure to get your leather helmet raffle tickets before time runs out! We hope to see you all on January 13th for a delicious breakfast in support of our brother!

All original posts can be found pinned at the top of our page.

As always, we thank you so much for your support of Jeremy!