The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Inc. (VFCA) is the advocate for leadership of emergency response organizations. VFCA provides a comprehensive and integrated statewide public safety effort, thereby enhancing the quality of life for our customers by reducing the effects of fire, medical, and environmental emergencies. THE FOUNDATIONS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, TO FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PROFESSIONALS; DEVELOP PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE AND RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF VIRGINIA'S FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES; TO ASSIST OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.