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Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety coordinates all emergency services in Henry County. The department employs nine personnel, including a Director, a Deputy Director/Fire Marshal, a EMS Coordinator, a Deputy Fire Marshal/Fire Training Coordinator, an Assistant Fire Marshal, an EMS Training Coordinator, an EMT Instructor, a Fire Instructor, and an administrative assistant. Equipment for emergency management includes a mobile command post, hazardous materials response trailer, a mobile air supply unit, a mass casualty incident response trailer, a decontamination trailer, and a technical hazardous operations unit.

Additionally, the Department provides administrative and training support to eight all-volunteer fire companies and five rescue squads.  Are you interested in becoming a fire or rescue volunteer?  If so, learn more at http://www.volunteerheroes.com.

Public Safety Offices are located in the Emergency Services Training Center and Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Academy Building at 1024 DuPont Road, Martinsville, VA  24112.  Additional information is available on our transitional website at:  http://www.hcdps.com.

During normal office hours, you may reach the department by calling 276.634.4660 or email us anytime.

If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1! 

Contact Information
Telephone	(276) 634.4660
Fax	(276) 634-4770
Address	1024 DuPont Road, Martinsville, VA  24112-4600
E-mail	Click Here
More Information	http://www.hcdps.com