Hundreds of firefighters and paramedics from across the state descended on Virginia Beach this week for the annual fire rescue conference, where they received training and had a chance to view all the latest gadgets, equipment and technology available to assist them.
More than 150 first responders from across the country are in Virginia Beach this week sharpening skills and learning new techniques on how to rescue victims in a building collapse.
The city added on 16,700 square feet of training space, including a workout facility for large incoming classes. It can now fit 30-60 recruits simultaneously.