FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2022
Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) to Conduct Holiday Business Inspections
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – To ensure our community's safety during this time, CFD personnel will conduct annual holiday inspections from now until December 31, 2022.

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
During this busy shopping season, the dynamics of your stores and businesses may change to accommodate the increase in shoppers and holiday merchandise. To ensure our community's safety during this time, CFD personnel will conduct annual Holiday Inspections from now until December 31, 2022. These inspections are intended to identify potential fire safety hazards and provide safety recommendations.
Inspections will be in all mercantile businesses in the City of Charlottesville. CFD will work with business owners to ensure that the areas are safe and ready for customers. If you have any questions, please call the CFD Community Risk Reduction Office at (434) 970-3328.
Media Contact
Joe Phillips
Fire Marshal
Charlottesville Fire Department
(434) 962-1081
phillipj@charlottesville.gov