FAN Mail Volume 49 | December 21, 2023

Communications Officer I (No EMD Certification) and

Communications Officer II (EMD Certification)

The County of Fluvanna is recruiting for the position of Communications Officer I. This is a Full-Time position in our E911 Center Performs intermediate skilled clerical and responsible technical work dispatching law enforcement, fire, rescue, and other equipment and personnel usually in response to emergencies; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Communications Supervisor and/or Communications Team Lead.

Receiving, classifying, processing, and dispatching all emergency and non-emergency calls for service utilizing computer-aided dispatch and other computer-related systems; assisting the public with informational requests; forwarding other calls to the appropriate person and performing data entry; must be able to work all shifts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives law enforcement, fire, rescue, and related service requests and calls.
• Receives and properly classifies Emergency Medical calls and provides medical direction by following designated EMD program protocols.
• Operates radios, telephone switchboards, alarm systems, recording devices and computer terminals.
• Dispatches emergency and non-emergency equipment and personnel where and when needed.
• Receives and forwards informational requests, complaints and other calls for County departments and other agencies.
• Receives and transmits messages by radio and maintains radio log. 
• Operates teletype terminals on NCIC/VCIN networks; monitors VCIN computer; provides information to officers; inputs and retrieves data.
• Keeps in telephone contact with the caller when the situation dictates.
• Call-back coverage is required for callouts or emergencies.
• Must be able to work all shifts (no exceptions).
• Performs general custodial duties in assigned areas.
• Performs related tasks as required

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2025 Reassessment

Pearson Mass Appraisal is beginning their reassessment work for 2025, and will be visiting each property in Fluvanna County. Appraisers will be visiting properties throughout the County from now until late 2024, and will be traveling in vehicles with "Fluvanna Reassessment" signs. For additional information, please call the Commissioner of the Revenue Office at (434) 591-1940.

Want to make a difference in your community?

The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors is always looking for residents who want to serve their community through appointment to a Board, Commission, or Committee.

More information about Fluvanna County Boards and Commissions can be found here.

To apply, please click here.

Planning Commission - 1 position (Fork Union Representative) is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the commission. There is one (1) position: Fork Union Representative. For more information about the Planning Commission, please click here. To apply for consideration, please click here. Please submit your application by December 26, 2023.

Current and Upcoming Vacancies

Visit the Boards and Commissions page for lots of upcoming

opportunities to serve your community!

Holiday Safety Tips

• Stay off the road during and after a winter storm.
• Keep candles at least 12 inches away from flammable materials.
• Keep an eye on food when cooking.
• Turn off holiday lights at night.
• Keep your tree watered; don’t let your holiday tree dry out.
• Shop securely online over the holidays.
• Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken sockets, and excessive kinking. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory.
• Do not link more than three light strands to an electrical outlet, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the socket. Make sure to periodically check the wires; they should not be warm to the touch.
• Never put wrapping paper in a fireplace. It can throw off dangerous sparks and produce a chemical buildup that could cause an explosion. Adult partygoers should establish and reward a designated driver.
• If you’re traveling overseas, remember to enroll in the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans.

o By enrolling, the U.S. Embassy can contact you in an emergency, whether a natural disaster, civil unrest or family emergency.

• Take a look at the U.S. Department of State’s Traveler’s Checklist too, where you can get helpful tips about safety and security, crisis planning, health precautions and money matters.

Stay Well this Winter!

In addition to COVID-19, other respiratory viruses like influenza and RSV are spreading throughout our community. The flu virus mainly spreads by direct contact with a sick person or through breathing in droplets from a sick person talking, sneezing, or coughing. In less frequent cases, the flu may spread when someone touches a contaminated surface and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth. With RSV, the main pathways of transmission are the same as the flu, though transmission via infected surfaces is more common with RSV.  



One very important way to prevent becoming seriously ill is to get vaccinated. While BRHD does not currently offer RSV vaccines, we are holding an extended clinic for flu and COVID-19 vaccines! Join us Monday, December 18 from 1:00-5:00pm at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Drive) via Door #1 for a special walk-in only vaccination clinic.  

In addition to vaccines, there are many ways to stay healthy this season! Some tips on avoiding respiratory illness-causing viruses this season include:  

• Wash your hands frequently. If a sink isn’t available, use hand sanitizer 
• Stay home if you’re not feeling well 
• Wear a mask in populated spaces and around those at high risk of complications 
• Cough and sneeze into your elbow - not your hand!  
• Avoid close contact with others and sharing items (like cups or utensils) 
• Stay up-to-date on the latest vaccines, like flu and COVID-19 vaccines 

Especially if a member of or staying close to vulnerable populations, using multiple layers of prevention is key to keeping viral transmission as low as possible. To learn more about how to best keep yourself and those around you safe, visit the CDC’s RSV, flu, and COVID-19 prevention webpages. 

Rivanna Master Naturalists

Bring the family and enjoy a Virginia Master Naturalist-led Monthly Hike on the first Saturday of each month at 10 AM. Please register in advance: Eric Armentrout at 434-842-3150 or email at earmentrout@fluvannacounty.org or online at Programs (recdesk.com)

The Fluvanna County Interagency Council is comprised of over 25 local and regional human service organizations.

Mission:

• A network of human service agencies and organizations committed to improving resources and services to meet the needs of the Fluvanna community.

Vision:

• A community that partners to improve the quality of lives.

Values:

• Every person has something to contribute to the community.
• All people have dignity and worth and deserve respect
• Community Collaboration through effective communication

SARA is hosting a winter support group for adult women and nonbinary individuals from December 5th to January 30th at our office! We intend for this group to be a space where survivors can provide peer-to-peer support for each other, build connections, strengthen confidence to assert boundaries, and discuss their healing journey. We will begin screening calls from November 13th-17th which must be completed before attending. Fill out this form if you're

interested in joining or learning more: https://apricot.socialsolutions.com/document/edit/id/new/form_id/490

Winter weather will be here soon...

We are starting our Emergency Bag Food Collection for 2023. We deliver 4 days of shelf stable meals to clients so they have food in case we are closed for inclement weather. Please share this information with friends, churches, or other community organizations who might be interested in sponsoring Emergency Food Bags.

EMERGENCY FOOD BAGS

Fluvanna Meals on Wheels asks the community to fill and donate Emergency Food Bags so that we may deliver these bags before the winter storms hit. These “E-Bags” contain 4 full meals, which our clients are to use in the event that we are unable to deliver their lunchtime meals due to inclement weather. For a list of item to donate, visit our web site at mealsonwheelsfluvanna.org.

IMPORTANT DATES AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Emergency Food Bag Drop off

Meals on Wheels Office - 105 Crofton Plaza, Suite 8

Oct 20th through Dec 15th, 2023

Monday – Friday (8am-1pm) – also by appointment (please call numbers below)

* Please notify the office staff or leave a note with your name and the number of bags dropped off

Points of Contact Office: 589-1685