Board of Supervisors meeting recap for June 23; ‘Today is about responsibility,’ Clevert says as new Fire chief
In a Board Room packed with family, friends, colleagues and other supporters, Doug W. Clevert Jr. was formally installed as the county's 12th chief of the Division of Fire. Continue reading Board of Supervisors meeting recap for June 23; ‘Today is about responsibility,’ Clevert says as new Fire chief
June 9 Board Meeting Recap: Enhanced hazard duty benefits, vacuum leaf collection fee increase and Lakeside Bridge replacement updates
The meeting included honoring community members for dedicated service to the county, amending the FY 2025-26 fiscal year and approving enhanced hazard duty benefits to EMTs. Continue reading June 9 Board Meeting Recap: Enhanced hazard duty benefits, vacuum leaf collection fee increase and Lakeside Bridge replacement updates
Douglas Clevert Jr. named chief of the Henrico Division of Fire
He joined Henrico Fire in 2020 as an assistant fire chief and was promoted to deputy chief in 2023. He succeeds Jackson P.F. Baynard, who is serving as Henrico’s deputy county manager for Public Safety. Clevert has more than 21 years of experience in municipal fire service, including 15 years in senior leadership and incident command roles.
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Firefighters, officials celebrate ‘raising the beam’ at Firehouse 6 construction site
On Jan. 6, county and public safety officials celebrated the new Eastover Gardens Firehouse 6 construction progress in a “topping out” ceremony. Continue reading Firefighters, officials celebrate ‘raising the beam’ at Firehouse 6 construction site
Community celebrates opening of Bungalow City Firehouse 23
Since opening in mid-February, Firehouse 23 has enhanced fire protection and emergency medical response to areas of eastern Henrico. Officials celebrated the station and its new fire engine with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event that included a traditional fire engine push-in ceremony.
Located at 5618 Nine Mile Road, Firehouse 23 is named after its surrounding neighborhood of modest bungalow houses dating to the 1920s. “It’s tight-knit and resilient – a thriving community to this day,” Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson said of Bungalow City. “So, the name has deep roots, and it’s appropriate the fire station’s title reflects the community which it serves.” Continue reading Community celebrates opening of Bungalow City Firehouse 23
Jackson Baynard named chief of Division of Fire
Henrico County has appointed Jackson P.F. Baynard to serve as chief of the Division of Fire, effective Jan. 28. Continue reading Jackson Baynard named chief of Division of Fire
Oughton named chief of Division of Fire
As chief, Oughton will oversee an agency responsible for fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation and disaster preparedness in Henrico. Continue reading Oughton named chief of Division of Fire