Henrico’s mental health response expands, evolves with empathy, coordination
The 911 call came in just after noon: A woman reported that her 27-year-old friend had a serious drinking problem and might be suicidal.
A dispatcher marked the call as Level 4 – the most serious – under the Marcus Alert system, which is designed to help responders manage behavioral health emergencies so individuals in crisis can get the treatment and resources they need.
[...]Continue reading ‘You don’t have to do it by yourself’
Officials on Tuesday addressed the increase in pedestrian-related crashes and fatalities in Henrico and reiterated the county’s commitment to safety efforts, which includes $1.5 million in new funding for street lighting, planned projects to enhance pedestrian accommodations, and public safety messages.
[...]Continue reading Pedestrian Safety Month is winding down, but Henrico’s focus on awareness and infrastructure isn’t letting up
Henrico welcomes input from neighbors regarding its plans to rebuild Eastover Gardens Firehouse 6 at Gay Avenue and Millers Lane. Join Henrico Fire, Dept. of Planning, Dept. of General Services, […]
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More than 50 middle school girls participated in the Henrico County Division of Fire’s inaugural Girls on Fire camp designed to break barriers in firefighting, a field traditionally dominated by men.
[...]Continue reading Henrico Fire’s inaugural Girls on Fire camp empowers middle school girls to become firefighters
Positions are available in Fire, Police, Sheriff, Animal Control, Communications
[...]Continue reading Henrico public safety agencies to host job fair Nov. 6
Henrico County is pleased to announce the addition of two members to the Public Safety leadership team
[...]Continue reading Henrico County Divisions of Fire, Police name new Chiefs of Staff
Staff at six firehouses affected by positive cases and contact tracing; officials do not anticipate impacts to service
[...]Continue reading Henrico Division of Fire impacted by COVID-19
Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team —Regional authorities are reminding citizens to call 9-1-1 only in the event of a life-threatening emergency.
[...]Continue reading When to Call 911 During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Henrico County is modifying its public safety response practices due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and is urging the public to call 911 only during life-threatening emergencies.
[...]Continue reading Henrico adjusts response practices, urges calling 911 only in emergencies
The full-scale drill is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Courts Building, 4301 E. Parham Road.
[...]Continue reading Henrico to conduct emergency-response exercise Aug. 3
The Division of Fire earned two 2016 Achievement Awards from VACo in recognition of model local government programs. The Police Division received one award.
[...]Continue reading Henrico earns 3 VACo awards for Fire, Police initiatives
Henrico has earned the highest-possible rating from the Insurance Services Office that may qualify homeowners, businesses for lower insurance.
[...]Continue reading Henrico earns superior rating from Insurance Services Office
Celebrate the expansion and renovation of Fire Station 13 with a ceremony and family-oriented activities Saturday, June 8...
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