Chesapeake Fire Dept

Thanks to the Churchland Masonic Lodge for inviting us to the 9/11 Memorial Event. We appreciate your hospitality.

Big congratulations to Lt. Craig Paulding, recipient of the 2025 TEMS James M. Wagenbach Award for Outstanding Pre-Hospital Education, and Lt. Brian Soriano, honored for Outstanding Contributions to EMS for Children. Proud to have them on our team! #ChesapeakeFire #TEMS2025

Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic Timothy Landle for completing the Virginia Fire Officers Academy. This 6-Day residential program is designed to develop the leadership skills of aspiring and new company officers across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nice work Tim!

Stuart Spatz, second from left, has volunteered in the Office of Emergency Management since 2010. Stu ensures compliance with Tier II reporting and provides logistical support for City exercises. Today he was recognized as 4th Quarter Volunteer for the City of Chesapeake.

The Chesapeake Fire Department is accepting applications for a Part-time Pharmacy Paramedic. This position will provide logistical support for the department's pharmacy program to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines and requirements. jobs.cityofchesapeake.net/postings/13999

The North Carolina Patriot Guard Riders presented Chaplain Paul Mitchell and the Chesapeake Fire Department with certificates of appreciation for our support and participation in this year’s Patriot Guard Memorial Ride on September 11th. 🇺🇸 🏍️

Several members of the Chesapeake Fire Department's Foam Firefighting Team attended the TSI Advanced Foam Firefighting School in College Station, Texas. They spent a week training on strategies and tactics for challenging flammable liquids incidents.

WELCOME HOME VA-TF2! The Virginia Beach-based Urban Search and Rescue Team, Virginia Task Force 2 (VA-TF2), returned home to Virginia Beach yesterday. The Task Force deployed to South Carolina to provide aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Debby.

Congratulations to Lt. Chad Tilghman, Lt. Kyle Billips, FF/EMT Jonathan Best, FF/EMT Ted Locklear, and FF/EMT Brian Para for their heroic actions on a 2023 fire leading to the rescue of two citizens. All received Medal of Valor Awards from the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce.

Battalion Chief Duane Daggers, Captain Tony Barakat, and Lt. Ryan McCoy pictured here with members of the command staff after their graduation from the Virginia Chief Officer Academy and Virginia Fire Officer Academy. Outstanding fire service leaders!

Fire Chief Gulisano presented Ingrid “Jo” Phillips with a Military Appreciation Award for her 22 years of service in the U.S. Navy. Jo currently serves as the Program Manager for the Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program. Thanks for your dedicated service Jo. 🇺🇸

Fire Chief Gulisano presented Firefighter/EMT Daniel Meza with a Military Appreciation Award for his years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Daniel is assigned to Firehouse 4 on one of Chesapeake’s busiest companies. Thanks for your service sir. Semper Fi 🇺🇸

Firefighter Ben Merritt was recognized last night by the American Legion as Firefighter of the Year. He was joined by Fire Chief Gulisano and others in a special ceremony and dinner event. Firefighter Merritt is assigned to Firehouse 2 in Portlock. Nice job Ben! 🚒 🇺🇸

Chesapeake firefighters responded to a fire this evening at the MacDonald Manor Apartments in Indian River. Fire was showing from a second floor apartment when units arrived. Multiple apartments were damaged and 17 residents displaced. The cause was ruled accidental.

Fire Chief Gulisano presented Master Firefighter Justin Shaffer with a Military Appreciation Award for his years of service in the U.S. Army. Justin is a 25 year veteran of the CFD, assigned to Firehouse 7 in the St Brides area of Southern Chesapeake.

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Chesapeake firefighters were among thousands who attended the Celebration of Life Service today honoring Firefighter Trevor Brown of Sterling Volunteer Fire Department. Last call 3.4.2024 We’ll take it from here brother. 🙏 🚒

Firefighter/Paramedic Casey McGee was recognized today by Fire Chief Gulisano and members of the command staff for completing her Advanced Life Support certification and being released to practice in the TEMS region. FF/PM McGee is assigned to Firehouse 1 in South Norfolk. 👏

This week, the Chesapeake Fire Department and Suffolk Fire & Rescue participated in a joint training effort led by the Tidewater EMS Council. Our Field Medical Officers received training on advance trauma care for our most critical patients.