Events

  This year the FRV will offer 100+ hours of fire, rescue and category 1 & 2 EMS recertification courses All classes will be conducted by certified instructor  

 and available to all registered attendees.

  It easy to say you're the best but here is your chance to prove it. Compete against agencies from across the state. All competitions are open to any qualified registered attendees.

 It's not all work and no play. Daily social events provide opportunities to fellowship with old friends and make new ones. Whether it is a meet and greet, or night of gaming and music you can eat, drink and be merry. 

 The Exhibition floor will be open Thursday and Friday.    Vendors will be able to display the latest fire, rescue and EMS equipment available.   Whether you are selling  stethoscopes, PPE  or a 100' ladder truck we have room for you.

  Today’s youth are the future of tomorrows First Responders. The Rescue Camp is open to all  8 - 15 year olds. Attendees will be introduced to fire and rescue skill in a fun and friendly environment.

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The Virginia Beach Convention Center is a 516,500 square foot facility with exhibition space, meeting space and a ballroom. The building features a glass tower that holds executive meeting rooms and has free onsite parking.

Music, vendors, a parade, shopping, a sand castle competition and much, much more.   The Neptune Festival is held the last full week of September every year.   It offer lot os activity for when you aren't attending a FRV Event.  Great for the family.  The activities are located oceanfront just south of the FRV Headquarter hotel.

Located Open front at 3900 Atlantic Ave the Holiday Inn is the FRV Headquarters Hotel for 2021.  Regular room and Suites are available at discount pricing for FRV attendees (use the Housing Form).   Step out of your room onto  the beach or relax by the pool., and don't forget to visit Tinka and Tonka the resident turtles!

A beautiful wide beach, expansive boardwalk and so much more.  Review the Virginia Beach Visitors Guide and lean of all the opportunities available to FRV attendees,  You may want to come early or stay after the FRV and take advantage of all Virginia Beach has to offer.