2018 Fire and EMS Memorial Week

As proclaimed by Governor Ralph S. Northam, Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Week is June 3-9, 2018. This event, in conjunction with the Annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial Service, honors fire and EMS providers who died in the line of duty. It also recognizes those who risk their lives daily to serve and protect the citizens of the Commonwealth.

The 21st Annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial Service is Saturday, June 2 at 12 p.m. at the Richmond International Raceway’s Main Exhibition Hall. This year’s service will pay tribute to Senior Firefighter Kevin Frye of City of Manassas Fire Department, Firefighter/Paramedic Willard Meiggs of City of Chesapeake Fire Department, Captain Darrell Hamlett of City of Lynchburg Fire Department and Firefighter Roger Dale Johns of Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire and Rescue. If you are unable to attend the memorial service, a video of the service will be available soon.