Chief David W. Moody knew from an early age that he had a desire to help people and has been mentored by his uncle and retired Fire Chief Steven Moody throughout the years.
With a strong eagerness to learn, David was one of the few high school students who was accepted to attend community college classes at night. He was later certified and practiced Advanced Life Support (ALS) EMS care at the certification level of Shock Trauma Technician and Cardiac Technician. David has earned an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Medical Services – Paramedicine & a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration. He is also a graduate of the prestigious United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer’s Program (EFO) and a graduate of Cornell University’s Executive Leadership program.
In addition to learning, David is passionate about helping others grow in their profession and is excited to teach others. As such, he worked as a Fire/EMS instructor on staff at the Southside Regional Fire Academy (SRFA) in Portsmouth, VA. David holds numerous certifications in Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, EMS, Emergency Management, Homeland Security and Leadership.
He began his passion for the Fire and EMS service in 1990 at the Driver Volunteer Fire Department in Suffolk, VA, and soon after, he became a certified Firefighter in 1992 and an EMT in 1993. In 1998, David was hired by the Navy Regional Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services as a Firefighter/Medic. He was assigned to an ALS engine and Heavy Tactical Rescue truck, where he was later promoted to Captain.
In 2000, David became a National Registered Paramedic and went on to become a regional EMS preceptor, EMT Instructor, Advanced Life Support Coordinator, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Instructor. In 2003, David became certified in Critical Care Paramedicine.
In 2004, David was hired as the first full-time County Fire & Rescue Chief and currently serves as Local Fire Marshal, Emergency Management Coordinator & the board member representing King George County on the Rappahannock Regional EMS Council. Further, Chief Moody is a recipient of the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing.
David is married to his wife Cristy, and they have two children (Nathan and Natalie). He and his family reside in King George County.