Hanover Professional Firefighters Local 4202

07/09/2026

Norfolk's fire department is recruiting 34 new positions -- including a lateral hiring process through July 17 -- to staff its new fourth shift.

07/08/2026

Staffing Matters!

07/06/2026

Alexandria firefighters will see more schedule changes in the coming years. Under the city’s collective bargaining agreement with Alexandria Firefighters Local 2141, the department must move to a 46-hour workweek by the end of 2028. https://trib.al/VPKw6TD

06/24/2026

Morale and staffing are improving at the Alexandria Fire Department after a 49-hour work week was implemented, according to an annual presentation to City Council by Fire Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr. yesterday (Tuesday). AFD implemented the 49-hour work week in October 2025, reducing weekly hours from...

06/02/2026

Firefighters in Stafford County are calling for a reduction in their weekly hours, saying the demands of the job and recent large-scale emergencies highlight the need for change.
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05/15/2026

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed legislation to expand collective bargaining to public workers – including fire fighters and emergency medical

05/13/2026

Today, the Governor of Virginia turned her back on Virginia firefighters and public sector workers across the Commonwealth.

"Virginia’s firefighters will continue running into danger, saving lives and making a difference every single day in this Commonwealth. Virginians trust their firefighters will show up when they are needed most. Unfortunately, now firefighters know they cannot trust their Governor to show up for them."

For the full statement, see the image or visit: https://www.vpff.org/news/

Abigail Spanberger
International Association of Fire Fighters
Virginia AFL-CIO