2020 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

Vance Cooper
Deputy Fire Chief
Virginia Beach Fire Department


Vance Cooper is the Deputy Chief of Operations with the Virginia Beach Fire Department. He has served since 1990 and been assigned to most every aspect of the fire service. He’s professionally credentialed through the Center for Public Safety in Excellence, an Executive Fire Officer through the National Fire Academy, holds a Masters in Public Administration from Old Dominion University and an Executive Certificate in State and Local Government from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Chief Cooper serves as the Division 5 Vice President for the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association. His biggest contributions come from collaborating with others on emergency responses as well as training, financial and legal matters. Vance is most fond of the times he shares with the men and women of the VBFD

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