Fire Department

Mission Statement

The mission of the Harrisonburg Fire Department is to serve the public in protecting them from loss of life and damage to property through fire prevention and fire suppression activities, and to perform such other humanitarian actions as may be necessary to serve our citizens. The primary functions of this department's mission are:

• Prevent fire through fair and equal code enforcement.
• Save lives and suppress fire through the most efficient combat tactics.
• To be fiscally accountable to the citizens of Harrisonburg.
• To provide economical and dependable fire and rescue services to our citizens.
• To provide for the professional development and physical fitness of all personnel.
• To serve as the City's first line of defense against any type of natural or man-made disaster.

Contact Information

Harrisonburg Fire Department
101 N Main St, 3rd Fl
Harrisonburg, VA  22802

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (except holidays)

540-432-7703 (Office)
540-432-7780 (Fax)

Larry Shifflett, Fire Chief
Larry.Shifflett@harrisonburgva.gov