fire and EMS
Chesterfield Launches Drone First Responder Program
Chesterfield County launched a drone first responder program on July 27, 2026, deploying unmanned aircraft to provide real-time intelligence at emergency scenes before ground units arrive.
Chesterfield plans 'Drone as First Responder' public safety program
Chesterfield County announced a Drone as First Responder program that will deploy unmanned aircraft to priority 911 calls to provide real-time video to responding units.
Lightning Strike Blamed for Chesterfield House Fire
A lightning strike sparked a house fire in the Country Manor Court area of Chesterfield on Saturday, displacing one resident with no injuries reported.
Lightning believed to have sparked a house fire in Chesterfield County, Virginia - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform
Lightning struck a two-story home on Okuma Drive in Chesterfield County on July 6, 2026, igniting an attic fire that firefighters extinguished in about 20 minutes with no injuries reported.
Chesterfield Honors Firefighter Recruit at Fifth Ty Day
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS held the fifth annual Ty Day on June 27 to honor firefighter recruit TyVaughn Eldridge, who died in 2021.
Chesterfield breaks ground on new fire station in Chester
Chesterfield County broke ground on a $12.3 million replacement Fire Station 1 in Chester to address the area's rapid growth and the aging 64-year-old original facility.
Fire Displaces 11 People in Chesterfield Townhouses
A fire at a Chesterfield County townhouse complex on June 9 displaced 11 residents across two units, with no injuries reported.
Icy Conditions Trigger Wave of Fall-Related Emergency Calls
Chesterfield County emergency responders handled over 60 fall-related calls during an icy weather event in late January 2026, highlighting winter hazards for residents.