Public Safety

Winchester strives to protect residents with a strong force of police officers, firefighters and 911 dispatchers. The City also relies heavily on a dedicated team of volunteers through the four fire and rescue volunteer fire companies, Police Volunteers In Policing (VIPs), CERT members, and many others.


Winchester Police & Emergency Communications (9-1-1)

Timbrook Public Safety Center
231 East Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA  22601


Fire & Rescue

Creamery Building
21 S. Kent Street, Ste. 301
Winchester, VA  22601

  • Emergency response
  • Fire prevention inspections
  • Community Paramedic Program
  • Public education and awareness
  • Hazardous materials response
  • Fire investigations
  • Child vehicle safety seat installation
  • EMS billing

Emergency Management

Public Services Building
301 E. Cork Street
Winchester, VA  22601

  • City-wide emergency preparedness and response
  • Radio communications
  • Drone program
  • Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  • Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Public Safety Phone Directory

Division/Activity Phone Number
Emergencies 9-1-1
Police and Fire & Rescue Non-Emergency 540-662-4131
Police Administration (M-F, 8:00-4:30 pm) 540-545-4700
Animal Control 540-662-4131
Bicycle Licenses 540-662-4131
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 540-773-1360
Crime Solvers Hotline 540-665-TIPS (8477)
Crime Solvers Complaints 540-722-7940
Emergency Management 540-773-1360
Fingerprinting 540-662-4131
Police Records Department 540-545-4728
Criminal Investigations 540-545-4704
Special Investigations 540-545-4709
Property Room 540-545-4726
Kids & Cops Camp 540-545-4716 or 545-4722
Fire & Rescue Administrative Office 540-662-2298
Fire Inspections 540-662-2298

Volunteer Fire Stations:

Friendship Fire CompanyFriendship Fire Company - Station #1

627 North Pleasant Valley Road
(540) 667-6961
 

Rouss Fire CompanyRouss Fire Company - Station #2

2 South Braddock Street
(540) 662-5529
 

Shawnee Fire CompanyShawnee Fire company - Station #4

2210 Valor Drive
(540) 662-0855
 

South End Fire CompanySouth End Fire Company - Station #5

17 West Monmouth Street
(540) 665-0007