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The official Twitter account for the Richmond, Virginia Fire Department. Founded in 1858, we are dedicated to serving in the spirit of excellence.
Richmond, Virginia
Joined June 2009
🚨 Boil Water Advisory 🚨 Richmond residents: Boil water for 3+ mins before use & limit usage to essentials. Mayor Avula: "Please conserve water as we work to restore the system quickly." Details: https://t.co/4n0JrgaRc9
#RichmondVA #BoilWaterAdvisory
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Instale Detectores de Humo en Zonas Clave Los detectores de humo deben instalarse en cada dormitorio, fuera de cada área de descanso y en cada nivel del hogar, incluyendo el sótano. Coloque los detectores de humo en la parte alta de las paredes o en el techo, ya que el humo sube.
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🔥 Fire Prevention Week is Oct 7-11! This year’s theme: “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” 🚨 Join us for events focused on smoke alarm safety, fire escape planning, & more. Protect your home & loved ones! 🏡🔥 #FirePreventionWeek #RichmondVA #SafetyFirst
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Our thanks to Target and Walmart for hosting Child Car Seat inspections this week and to our partners @AAAVANews @DRIVESMARTVA @RFDVA. Inspected seats and had eye opening experiences with Drive Smart's impaired goggles. Don't drive impaired this Thanksgiving!
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🔥 WE ARE HIRING LATERALS: Share this recruitment post! Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a @CityRichmondVA firefighter? Well here's your chance to apply and JOIN OUR TEAM. Scan the QR code for the job listing on https://t.co/qoT6rECSeO.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the James River in Richmond. Flood levels are expected to remain high until Tuesday afternoon. Residents and visitors are warned to AVOID all use of the James River.
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🚨 Another James River level check. According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the water levels in the Richmond area are currently sitting above flood stage. Please take caution, if you are going in or near the river. 🚨
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🚨 National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): the water levels will rise several feet during prime time to be on the James River today. If you are planning to be the water, please be careful! These conditions can be very dangerous. 🚨 https://t.co/G8NsuH1fEZ
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All offices and community centers in the City of Richmond are closed Monday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. All pools will be open from noon - 6 pm. Trash collection will be delayed by one day. Have a great Juneteenth!
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“It’s great to come out and enjoy, but it can certainly be very dangerous," said RFD Lt. Kevin Knight. "We look at it as a collaborative effort to promote the river for the amazing resource it is.” Kudos to the kids who attended this weekend’s event! 🌊 https://t.co/a29Xj8Y2N8
wtvr.com
As summer get into full swing, hundreds of people headed to the James River for a day of fun on the water this weekend.
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🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW: We are collaborating with @hcavirginia to host a child safety seat event. Members of Station 17 and Station 19 will be in attendance. The event is FREE and no RSVP is needed. Hope to see you there! 📍Chippenham Hospital 7101 Jahnke Road Richmond, VA 23225
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Last week, RFD Captain Brian Dalrymple joined this group to help outline river safety measures. This is especially important as we head into Memorial Day weekend.
richmond.com
The ever-present hum of rushing rapids mingled with the buoyant cheer of eager river-goers Friday afternoon at Pony Pasture, where Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney joined local advocates in outlining...
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It may be raining now, but the weather was pretty great for this morning’s Monument Avenue 10K. Some of our members got to be part of this popular #RVA spring tradition. We hope the runners & spectators had an awesome time! #MonumentAve10K
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CALL FOR CONFERENCE SPEAKERS: We are hosting this year’s Virginia Fire Equity and Diversity Conference, in partnership with @HenricoFire, and we are searching for guest speakers. If you are interested in participating, you can find more information here - https://t.co/JSv7pSh0HP.
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Demolition starts on Richmond’s oldest fire station. https://t.co/9OzCiLCVio
@CityRichmondVA @RFDVA @MoseleyArch
richmondbizsense.com
The century-old Fire Station 12 at Cary and Addison streets is being replaced with a new three-story structure that will double its size.
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REMINDER: Today is International Women's Day & the City of Richmond is celebrating the accomplishments of women from around the world. The City of Richmond is closed today, 3/8/23 in observance of International Women's Day. #IWD2023 #WeAreRVA #BuildingCommunity
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The City of Richmond is closed Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in recognition of International Women's Day. We will reopen Thursday, March 9, 2023. #WeAreRVA #BuildingCommunity
#WomensHistoryMonth
#WomensHistoryMonth2023
#womeninhistory
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It is Severe Weather Awareness Week and today’s topic is tornadoes 🌪 The photos show the @CityRichmondVA’s Tornado Preparedness and Response Guide. You are encouraged to sign up for CodeRed, the city’s emergency notification system. 🚨
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CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN IN RICHMOND AND AROUND THE WORLD. CHECK OUT THIS SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY GMA ABOUT HOW WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH STARTED. #WeAreRVA #BuildingCommunity #WomensHistoryMonth
#WomensHistoryMonth2023
#womeninhistory
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