Paul Helmuth, HRECC Director – Late Afternoons

Paul Helmuth discusses becoming the new director of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communication Center.

By Carolynn Unger February 19, 2026 3:44 pm

ContributedHarrisonburg Fire Department

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Paul Helmuth discusses becoming the new director of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communication Center.

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