Special Operations

In this section hazmat scenarios and handling hazardous material, marine operations including search and rescue and boat safety, and technical rescue including vehicle extrication and rope repelling.
Technical Rescue
Technical Rescue

Tech Rescue: Trench

VBFD Captain Travis Wood discusses trench collapse techniques during a joint shift training drill.

Tech Rescue Minute: Anchors and Fraction

VBFD Master Firefighter Mike Kaliher demonstrates lifting a load and the various weights that are being applied using different…

Tech Rescue Minute: Car Roof Removal

In this Tech Rescue Minute we are going to review making a purchase point on a car…
Hazardous Material
Hazardous Material

Hazmat Minute: Natural Gas

Here is another Hazmat Minute about Natural Gas. This video is hosted by Master Firefighter Mark Hundley.

Fentanyl Hazmat

This video will focus on First Responder's safety when responding to incidents involving fentanyl. This segment is hosted by…

Gas Leak Part 1

David Finder with Alliance AutoGas talks about dealing with a leak in a large propane tank.
Marine Operations
Marine Operations

Wing Boat P4.7

[cjtoolbox name='wing'] Introduction to the Wing P4.7 Rescue Boat. It will go into the procedures for setting the proper operating…

Cold Water Rescue Training 2019

The Virginia Beach Fire Department is equipped with several different types of water craft and protective suits for extreme cold…

Ice Rescue Training

It is rare in Virginia Beach for any body of water to freeze over. When it does happen, it is…

All Videos for Special Operations

All Marine Operations Special Operations Hazardous Materials Techincal Rescue

Marine Biology Hazards

Herbert Austin, Professor Emeritus - College of William and Mary, discusses many of the marine biology hazards that can…

Datum

Virginia Beach is covered by almost 250 square miles of water, which is why our marine team is so…

Gas Leak Part 1

David Finder with Alliance AutoGas talks about dealing with a leak in a large propane tank.

4 Gas Meter

Like many well equipped fire departments, Virginia Beach is also utilizing a tool known as a 4 gas meter.…
Entrapment

Entrapment Drill

You know the roll of the Virginia Beach Fire Department has expanded greatly over the last quarter century. VBFD…

Surface Water 1 and 2 class

With the ocean, water ways, and lakes Virginia Beach offers residents and visitors a vitally of recreational opportunities. But…