RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) invites the public to attend the 2024 Virginia Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial Service on Saturday, June 1.
The memorial service will begin at noon at the Richmond Raceway Complex in the Main Exhibition Hall.
Emergency response personnel, government officials, and public safety members will gather to celebrate the courage and dedication of each honoree. The Memorial Service includes a keynote address, a Virginia Fire Services Honor Guard procession, a musical performance, and a fire and EMS apparatus display from departments throughout the Commonwealth.
2024 Honorees
- Larry W. Akers – Longshop-McCoy Fire and Rescue
- James M. Alexander Jr. – Hanover County Fire-EMS
- James E. Brewster – D.A.D Volunteer Fire Department
- Ernest N. Cash – Monelison Volunteer Fire Department
- Matthew R. Chiaverotti – Virginia Beach Fire Department
- Cameron B. Craig – Abingdon Fire Department
- Mia Ethridge – Louisa County Fire and EMS
- James A. Foster – Rice Volunteer Fire Department
- Brian R. Hricik – Alexandria Fire Department
- Helen “Gracey” C. Humbert – Botetourt County Fire and EMS
- Chester T. Lauck – Frederick County Fire and Rescue
- William A. McFarland – Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services
- Gregory C. Meinel – Vinton First Aid Crew
- Alicia A. Monahan – Chesterfield County Fire and EMS
- Rory “Bud” C. Swanson – Lower King and Queen Volunteer Fire Department
- Stephen D. Whitson – Henrico County Division of Fire
- Rocky S. Wood – Virginia Department of Forestry
