Amherst County, Virginia

The Department of Fire and EMS (ACFE) is the coordinating agency for Fire, EMS, 911 dispatching, and Emergency Management services in Amherst County.

Established in 2003 as Amherst County Public Safety, the department was initially responsible for 911 addressing, but quickly evolved into a multi-disciplinary emergency services agency.

In July of 2024, the name was changed to Amherst County Department of Fire and EMS to more clearly identify our organization’s collaborative mission.

Mission:

To serve the Amherst County citizens, businesses, and visitors by saving lives and protecting property through collaboration, innovation, and commitment to excellence through a team of dedicated Amherst County Fire & EMS Agencies

Vision:

To be trusted, respected, and principles-driven leaders in the County in which we serve.

Values:

Professionalism

Respect

Integrity

Dedication

Empathy

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