Fire Department

The Harrisonburg Fire Department responded to an apartment complex on Vale Circle on September 25, 2013 for a report of a possible structure fire in the kitchen. Upon arrival, fire department personnel found that a Stovetop Firestop® mounted in the exhaust hood had extinguished the fire.

September is recognized as National Campus Fire Safety Month and it's important to educate students about fire safety no matter where they live.

The Fire Code Enforcement section of the Fire Department Prevention Division is responsible for conducting inspections for fire code violations.

The Harrisonburg Fire Department Prevention Division encompasses three areas; education, inspections, and investigations.

The Fire Prevention Code of the City of Harrisonburg, Chapter 5 §506.1 requires a key repository (key box) for buildings where fire alarms are installed.

Small backyard fires are permitted in the City of Harrisonburg, and the Harrisonburg Fire Department wants to provide you with some information and safety tips for recreational fires.