Virginia Fire Officer Academy - June 2026 Residential Application

VFCA

Virginia Fire Officer Academy Residential Application - June 14-19, 2026 - University of Richmond

The Virginia Fire Chiefs’ Association (VFCA) is very excited to deliver the next residential Virginia Fire Officer Academy (VFOA) in June 2026. This 6-day residential program is designed to develop the leadership skills of aspiring and new company officers across the Commonwealth of Virginia.  All meals and lodging will be provided.  Ensure you are submitting your application to the correct academy. Applications submitted to the incorrect academy will not be considered.  Additionally, please check all of your calendars (personal, department, etc.) prior to applying to prevent any conflicts.   

Selected students will arrive in Richmond on Sunday and will be required to stay in provided lodging.  Course work will occur from Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL ACADEMY AND STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE 100% ATTENDANCE.

 

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Last Name*

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First Name*

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Middle Initial*

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Home Street Address*

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Home State*

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Home Zip Code*

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Applicant Primary Contact Phone #*

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Applicant Personal Email Address *

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Applicant Work Email Address*

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Applicant Gender*

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Applicant Date of Birth*

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Race*







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Ethnicity*

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Department Name*

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Virginia Department of Fire Programs - Division #*








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Current Rank in Department*

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Number of Years in Current Rank*

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Total Number of Years in Current Department*

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Fire Chief / Directors Name*

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Fire Chief / Directors Email Address*

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Fire Chief / Directors Phone Number*

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Employment Status*







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Polo Shirt Size*








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Are you a member of your departments Peer Support Team?*

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Did you serve in the Armed Forces?*

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Would you be interested in receiving scholarship funding to cover your academy registration?*



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If you are interested, please explain why you should be selected for the scholarship funding.*

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

All three of the documents below must be submitted in the proper format and according to directions in order for your application to be considered.  

Resume of Applicant

A professional resume shall be submitted with each application.

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Applicant Resume (PDF Files Only)*
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Letter of Support from Chief of Department / Department Director

A letter of support from your Fire Chief or Department Director is required to show their support of your attendance and ability to cover associated costs of the program. 

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Chief/Director of Department Letter of Support (PDF Files Only)*
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Applicant Letter to VFOA Selection Committee

Applicant will write a one-page business letter to the selection committee explaining why they should be accepted into the VFOA. The letter should be at least 300 words and be written on your Department's official letterhead.  If no letterhead is available, please ensure the proper business letter format is used.  

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Applicant Letter to VFOA Selection Committee (PDF Files Only)*
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