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Virginia Beach Fire Department to Host Recruiting Open House Friday, Nov. 14
Applications taken through Nov. 18, 2025
The Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) will host an Open House for individuals interested in pursuing a career with the VBFD on Friday, Nov. 14, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., at the Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center, 927 S. Birdneck Road. The Open House is being held in conjunction with the current recruitment campaign that ends Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (EST). Â
Guests will have the chance to meet our instructors, tour our training facilities, and learn about the professional development opportunities with VBFD.
To learn more about the Academy, opportunities, pay, and benefits, visit our Career Opportunities page at https://bit.ly/3U7Zhxo.
Event Details:Â Â
Date:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friday, Nov. 14, 2025Â Â
Event Time:       4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center, 927 S. Birdneck Road
Registration:Â Â Â Â Â Registration is not required but preferred for planning purposes.
No Rain Date:   Event will be cancelled if inclement weather.  Â
For more information, email hirevbfd@vbgov.com visit Career Opportunities or call 757-385-5640.
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Applications taken through Nov. 18, 2025
The Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) will host an Open House for individuals interested in pursuing a career with the VBFD on Friday, Nov. 14, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., at the Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center, 927 S. Birdneck Road. The Open House is being held in conjunction with the current recruitment campaign that ends Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (EST). Â
Guests will have the chance to meet our instructors, tour our training facilities, and learn about the professional development opportunities with VBFD.
To learn more about the Academy, opportunities, pay, and benefits, visit our Career Opportunities page at https://bit.ly/3U7Zhxo.
Event Details:Â Â
Date:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friday, Nov. 14, 2025Â Â
Event Time:       4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center, 927 S. Birdneck Road
Registration:Â Â Â Â Â Registration is not required but preferred for planning purposes.
No Rain Date:   Event will be cancelled if inclement weather.  Â
For more information, email hirevbfd@vbgov.com visit Career Opportunities or call 757-385-5640.
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