Tag: emergency_services

Virginia Governor Funds $2 Million Annually for Firefighter Cancer Screenings

29 Jul 2026 10:55 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has secured $2 million annually for a new grant program supporting cancer screenings for career firefighters. This initiative aims to combat cancer, the leading cause of death in the fire service, by providing crucial early detection…

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Arlington Fire Department Outsourcing False Alarm Administration

12 Jun 2026 12:41 p.m. · Source: Arlington County Government

Arlington County Fire Department partners with Alarm Program Systems, LLC, starting July 1, 2026, to manage false fire alarm enforcement. The new system aims to improve efficiency and user experience for billing and appeals, with fees for repeat false alarms.

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