City of Poquoson

The City of Hampton in Hampton, VA is a local government entity that serves the residents of the area. It provides essential public services, maintains infrastructure, and oversees various community programs for the benefit of its citizens. Generated from their business information

The City of Poquoson Fire and Rescue works to protect lives and property through fire suppression, prevention and education. It offers fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, hazardous material education and emergency medical services. The department is also responsible for carbon monoxide and radiological maintenance, prefire planning and public speaking arrangements. The City of Poquoson Fire and Rescue utilizes ladders, fire engines, ambulances, and other rescue vehicles. It has a training division that is responsible for new recruits, as well as offers certification to its employees and volunteer staff members. The department is comprised of firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and an intermediate and paramedic staff. The City of Poquoson Fire and Rescue also conducts inspections and drills in schools, buildings, commercial complexes and public meeting places. It is located in Poquoson, Va.

The Newport News Department of Development is responsible for expanding the city's tax base by drawing new businesses and industries. It also creates new jobs, retaining existing jobs and helping existing businesses to expand. The department assists businesses in all phases of the site selection process and administers the City's Enterprise Zone and the Commercial Rehabilitation Real Estate Property Tax Abatement Programs, besides managing several low-interest business loan programs. The Newport News Department of Development also provides assistance to local businesses to obtain federal HUBZone certification. The Department manages the City's Seafood Industrial Park, as well as several business and industrial parks apart form operating an active business visitation program to assist existing businesses in the city.