Battalion Chief Laurie A. Gurley
Laurie A. Gurley is the Battalion Chief of Training with the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD). She is the Course Director for the Tidewater Regional Fire Academy (TRFA). She also is the VBFD master training scheduler and course development officer for the uniformed members of VBFD. She provides Officer Development, Volunteer Training programs, and supports the Promotional processes.
She was hired in January of 1987. She served 17 years with VATF2, is a Board Certified Fire Investigator/Inspector, and was the prior Operational Chief of the Marine Team Division. She holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Old Dominion University, has her CFO and is currently enrolled in the Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) with the National Fire Academy.
Captain John Keyes
John Keyes is a Captain/Supervisor whose duties include: TRFA Supervisor, Coordinating the Career Path Mentorship Program, Recruit Proficiency Testing and coordinates all outside training at the facilities.
Captain April Elmore
April H. Elmore is a Captain serving in the training division of the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. She is responsible for officer development, Career Path Instruction, coordination of EMS recertification and ongoing training, assists with the Tidewater Regional Fire Academy, and delivers the Volunteer Support Technician Program. She supervises the Multi-Media Division and coordinates all training and special requested media projects. Captain Elmore also proudly serves as the Commander of the Virginia Beach Firfe Department Honor Guard. She has 23 years of service, is a Board Certified Investigator/Inspector, and an adjunct instructor with the Department of Fire Programs.
Master Firefighter/Instructor Jonathan McIvor
MFF Jonathan McIvor is assigned as the TRFA Co-Coordinator, Coordinates all Field Training Instructors and Assists with Engine Company Inservice Training.
Master Firefighter/Instructor Craig Brown
MFF Craig Brown is assigned as the TRFA instructor and responsible for Ladder Company Inservice and Technican Rescue Training.
Master Firefighter/Instructor Paul Roenker
MFF Paul Roenker is assigned as a TRFA Co-Coordinator, organized the Aquired Structures Program and Engine Company Inservice Training.