2018 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

Steve Weissman
Virginia State Director
Firefighter Cancer Support Network


Steve Weissman is a 46-year veteran of the fire service. He began his fire service profession in 1974 with the Merrick (NY) Volunteer Fire Department. His career continued with the Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department retiring as a Captain and then working as a Battalion Chief for the Hanover (VA) Fire/EMS Department. Steve was one of Fairfax County’s first Safety Officers and a member of Virginia Task Force-1 International Search and Rescue Team. Steve retired from the Stafford County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department as a Deputy Fire Chief. In 2016 Steve was diagnosed with occupational cancer. He currently serves as the Virginia State Director for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

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