Charlottesville Fire Department to Host Community Town Hall

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The Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) will host an interactive community town hall on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at CitySpace on the Downtown Mall. Attendees will hear a brief overview followed by small-group discussions where they can share ideas, identify priorities, and provide perspectives to help shape the future of the city's fire and emergency services.

Why it matters

This town hall is an opportunity for the Charlottesville community to directly engage with the fire department and have a voice in the future direction of critical public safety services. The feedback gathered will help inform the department's planning and priorities.

The details

The event will feature a brief overview presentation followed by small-group discussions where attendees can share ideas, identify priorities, and provide perspectives. Local food and free CFD swag will be provided, and attendees will also have the chance to meet firefighters, ask questions, and discuss concerns specific to their neighborhoods. Parking will be validated in the Market Street Garage.

• The community town hall will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 from 6-8 p.m.

What’s next

Following the town hall, the Charlottesville Fire Department will review the feedback and ideas gathered from the community to help inform their future planning and priorities for fire and emergency services.