Plan & Prepare
Last Updated: November 28, 2022
Preparing for an emergency is a key step you can take to protect yourself and your family.
Prevention
Fire Prevention Week
Last Updated: October 2, 2024
HFD firefighters and staff members will be at Station 1 with displays and information about fire safety and fire prevention.
New City Mulch Ordinance
Last Updated: June 17, 2016
Harrisonburg City Council approved a new ordinance that regulates how combustible landscape cover material (mulch) may be used for landscaping against buildings.
Interactive Fire & Life Safety
Last Updated: December 27, 2019
Check out these free interactive web resources to educate yourself and your family about fire prevention. These interactive games, videos, quizzes, etc are sorted by age appropriate material.
Safe Kids Summer Safety Adventure - Avante
Last Updated: April 7, 2016
Members of Safe Kids Central Shenandoah Valley will be visiting neighborhoods in Harrisonburg this summer talking with residents about safety.
Safe Kids Summer Safety Adventure - Holly Court
Last Updated: June 15, 2017
Members of Safe Kids Central Shenandoah Valley will be visiting neighborhoods in Harrisonburg this summer talking with kids and parents about safety.
Campus Fire Safety
Last Updated: August 15, 2023
September is recognized as National Campus Fire Safety Month and it's important to educate students about fire safety no matter where they live.
Fire Code Enforcement
Last Updated: April 7, 2016
The Fire Code Enforcement section of the Fire Department Prevention Division is responsible for conducting inspections for fire code violations.
Fire Prevention Division
Last Updated: March 28, 2024
The Harrisonburg Fire Department Prevention Division encompasses three areas; education, inspections, and investigations.
Harrisonburg Recreational Fire Guidelines
Last Updated: March 28, 2024
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.