Services

Henrico Fire in the Community

• Building Inspections for Fire Safety - The Division of Fire performs business inspections. Neighborhood Fire Stations perform a basic business inspection.
• Fire Apparatus Visit/Demo - Residents may request that an engine come out for an event such as a community day or block party.
• Fire Education Programs/Firefighter Speaker Request - Request to have a firefighter speak at your group meeting and request information on fire programs such as the Junior Firefighter Program, Life Safety Program, and more.
• Fire Station Visit / Tour - Information about visiting a fire station and taking a tour of the fire station.
• Smoke Alarm Assistance - Residents may request assistance to have a working smoke alarm.

How to get involved

• Civilian Fire Academy - The Henrico Civilian Fire Academy invites individuals over 18 to join our dynamic program. Enrollment requires a mandatory criminal background check. Additionally, we warmly welcome Henrico County employees and their spouses to be an integral part of this valuable experience.
• Donations to the Fire Prevention Fund - Donations to the Fire Prevention Fund or property for training purposes.
• EngAge Newsletter Sign-Up - Sign up for Henrico County's EngAge Newsletter.
• Fire Explorers Post 651 - The purpose of these programs is to provide experiences to help young people mature into responsible and caring adults. These programs emphasize: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience

Permits and Reports

• Application for Blasting Permit - Application for blasting and requirements.
• Application for Fireworks Permit - Application for Fireworks permit in Henrico County
• Application for Fumigation Permit - Application for fumigation and requirements.
• Application For Open Burning Permit - Application for open burn permits and guidelines.
• Fire / EMS Reports - Obtain copies of Fire and EMS reports.

How are we doing?

• Citizen Complaint Form (Fire) - The Henrico County Division of Fire is proud to provide internationally accredited Fire and EMS services to the citizens of Henrico County and its visitors. The Division of Fire strives to treat all people with respect, empathy, and politeness.
• Citizen Compliment Form (Fire) - The Division of Fire annually recognizes employees who have gone “above and beyond” at our Awards Ceremony and your submitted compliments help us with that recognition process.

Resources

• Emergency Information Links - Additional information for citizens on preparing for emergencies.
• EngAGE in Henrico: Resources for Older Citizens - Connecting seniors to services offered within the local County departments and in the region.

Programs

• Building Inspections for Fire Safety - The Division of Fire performs business inspections. Neighborhood Fire Stations perform a basic business inspection.
• Civilian Fire Academy - The Henrico Civilian Fire Academy invites individuals over 18 to join our dynamic program. Enrollment requires a mandatory criminal background check. Additionally, we warmly welcome Henrico County employees and their spouses to be an integral part of this valuable experience.
• Donations to the Fire Prevention Fund - Donations to the Fire Prevention Fund or property for training purposes.
• Fire Explorers Post 651 - The purpose of these programs is to provide experiences to help young people mature into responsible and caring adults. These programs emphasize: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience