On Saturday, February 22, 2014 during the opening ceremonies of the Virginia Fire & Rescue Conference in Virginia Beach, Chief David Hoback was sworn in as President of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association. Hoback had recently held the 1st Vice President designation.
The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association (previously called the State Fire Chiefs Association of Virginia, Inc.,) was organized in 1930 by progressive Fire Chiefs who saw the need to work together for the betterment of the fire service. The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, (VFCA) serves the communities of Virginia through its fire service leaders and advances the Fire & Rescue service through leadership, education and advocacy.