Kirk P. Kellerhals- Multi Media Communications Specialist
Although Kirk is new to Fire Service Operations, he is no stranger to public service.
Before relocating to Virginia Beach, Kirk served as a Tennessee Law Enforcement Officer for over 11 years in the capacity of everything ranging from a Field Training Officer, a Narcotics Detective, to a Patrol Sergeant.
His passion for photography however led him back to school where he earned an Associate’s Degree from the Nossi College of Art in Photography and a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Austin Peay State University with a major in Photojournalism.
Following graduation, Kirk worked for Fox News in Nashville, Tennessee as a News Photographer and the Chief Video Editor.
As an award winning photographer, several of Kirk’s photos and videos have been featured on local and national news networks and have appeared in several national and international print publications.
Kirk has also had the opportunity to travel and work internationally with National Geographic Magazine.
Kirk's craziest photography assignment was to run a full Marathon with two contestants from the NBC hit TV series "The Biggest Loser". Kirk was contracted by NBC to video document their achievement at every mile marker along the 26.2 mile course of the 2009Country Music Marathon in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Marathon footage Kirk shot was featured on the 2009 season finale of "The Biggest Loser" however, Kirk's most inspiring and memorable photojournalism experience was on the island nation of Haiti following the tragic 2010 earthquake. 
What he witnessed there fueled his desire to return to the public service arena and his passion for photography (not to mention his love for the ocean!) led him to transplant from Nashville, Tennessee to Virginia Beach to become part of the team at the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Multimedia Production Unit. Kirk was named "Best Photographer" in the 2011 City of Virginia Beach photography contest. When Kirk is not at work, you will probably find him surfing the local breaks or taking in a nice long run as he is an avid surfer and long distance runner. Kirk is an active member of International Christian Church in Virginia Beach and the Tidewater Striders Running organization. Kirk is married to his best friend and soul mate Madeliene and they have three handsome sons and a beautiful daughter.
Robert A. Anderson - Videographer
Robert (Bob) Anderson, has a very long and distinguished career with the Virginia Beach Fire Department. Bob retired from the VBFD in May 2005 after serving for 29 years. Bob was a Field Firefighter for 15 years and served 14 years as Instructor Videographer for the Virginia Beach Fire Training Center. Bob was recognized as the VBFD FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR in 1986 and has received many awards for work in Video Production for the Virginia Beach Fire Department, The Virginia Beach Police Department, The Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, The Virginia Department of Fire Programs and The National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Bob created the Virginia Beach Fire Department Video Production Unit in 1990, which was initially designed to produce training programs for department personnel. Monthly programs include Virginia Beach Frontline Firefighter, Safety Connection, EMT Today, and National Alert (a program produced in cooperation with the National Fire 
Academy). In 2010 Bob’s love for video production and the VBFD brought him back as a part time Videographer for the Multimedia Production Unit. Bob’s works have been featured and utilized by several local and national companies such as The Weather Channel, Sentara Corporation, Spec Rescue International, FEMA, City of Virginia Beach Schools and WHRO – Great TV Auction just to name a few. Bob is happily married to his wife, Susan and they have a beautiful teenaged daughter.
Krystal D. Jacobs - Vidographer 
Krystal Jacobs started out as intern with the VBFD in January of 2008 and was later hired on in July of that same year. She has since worked part-time as a Videographer I in the Multi-Media Production Unit. Krystal holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Old Dominion University (2004) and a Master of Arts in Media Production from Norfolk State University (2008). She and her colleagues manage many of the social networking sites for the VBFD, particularly Facebook. Krystal has several years of experience in the broadcast field and also works as a full-time News Editor for local emerging news leader, WTKR News Channel 3. She is responsible for editing their prime time newscasts from 5pm-630pm as well as the 11pm newscasts throughout the week. Krystal is also the main editor for their weekend broadcasts. When she is not working, Krystal stays busy at home raising her two daughters.
Jonathan Austin - Video Shop Intern-Production Assistant
Jonathan Austin is the Video Shops intern and has ambitions of becoming a screen writer, director, producer and an author. At a young age, and under the guidance of Kirk Kellerhals and Robert Anderson, he shows promise into fulfilling those dreams. He currently studies at Tidewater Community College trying to knock out his general education so he can one day study film making in Florida. He is the son of Battalion Chief of Resource Management Hedley Austin and they both share the same love for the city
and dry humor. Jonathan will be pursuing his dream in film production when he heads to Full Sail Film school in Winterpark, Florida in April 2012 to pursue a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film making. When he's not working in the studio he is a lifeguard and enjoys surfing, longboarding, and photography.