Fire-Rescue Department

Welcome to Augusta County Fire-Rescue 

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Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about Augusta County Fire-Rescue. ACFR is a combination system that provides services from 17 fire-rescue stations. We operate under our core value of “One Department, One Family,” and we have an amazing group of men and women that exemplify our mission, vision, values, and standards.  It is humbling and a true honor to lead and to work alongside such an outstanding group of first responders.

Augusta County Fire-Rescue strives to provide a high quality of service to our citizens, visitors, and surrounding communities. I would like to express our gratitude to the entire Augusta County community for your continued support of ACFR and we vow to continue to provide you with the services that you deserve.


Respectfully, M. Greg Schacht, BS, CFO, Augusta County Fire-Rescue Chief

Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors

Wednesday, August 28, during the 7 pm Regular Meeting, Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing at the 7 p.m. meeting, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
Post Date:08/20/2024 4:30 PM

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing during the regular meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 7 p.m., in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia, to consider amendments to Article II of Chapter 2 of the Code of the County of Augusta (“Augusta County Code”) as further described below:

  • Augusta County Code § 2-13 B is amended to add Director of Emergency Management and forming a combined system.
  • Augusta County Code § 2-13 E is amended to expand responsibilities of the Augusta County Emergency Services Officers Association.
  • Augusta County Code § 2-13 E is amended to adopt policies and procedures governing the operations of its represented organizations consistent with applicable state and county laws and policies and subject to the approval of the Chief of Fire Rescue.
  • Augusta County Code § 2-13 F is added on open burning ban. When it is deemed necessary by the Fire-Rescue Department, at any time, due to drought or other conditions that create an imminent or extraordinary fire hazard, including a threat to life or property, or a public nuisance as provided in the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 307.1.1, the Chief of Fire-Rescue, in consultation with the County Administrator, may issue a declaration that open burning or fires are prohibited in part or all of the County. Following such a declaration, it shall be unlawful for any person to burn brush, grass, leaves, trash, debris, or any other flammable material, or to ignite or maintain any open fire, within the County or within any part of the County subjected to prohibition. The declaration shall remain in effect until the Fire-Rescue Chief issues a declaration that such condition no longer exists and the prohibition is terminated.

Copies of the full texts of the ordinances (with proposed changes) are on file in the office of the County Administrator and, once published, can be found with the agenda materials on the Meetings and Agenda webpage.  Questions concerning the proposed changes should be directed to County Administration at (540) 245-5610 or coadmin@co.augusta.va.us. 

View the meeting agenda, submit e-comments, and sign-up to speak on the Meetings and Agenda page.  

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