Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Does the department give away smoke detectors?
  2. Does the Fire Department fill swimming pools?
  3. What are the burn laws in Essex County?
  4. Where do I learn more about volunteering?

  1. Does the department give away smoke detectors?

    Yes! Thanks to a generous grant from FEMA, we have 2,000 smoke detectors to distribute to residents of Essex County and the town of Tappahannock. Click here to request yours.

  2. Does the Fire Department fill swimming pools?

    Unfortunately, due to chemicals sometimes used in our trucks, we are unable to fill swimming pools.

  3. What are the burn laws in Essex County?

    Essex County follows the Virginia State burn laws. The exception to this is the Town of Tappahannock: No open fires are allowed within the town limits at any time.

    Click the link below to view more information.

    https://www.vsfa.org/download/Outdoor-Fire-Laws.pdf

  4. Where do I learn more about volunteering?

    Please visit our volunteer page for more details, or give us a call at 1-855-90-TEVFD