Share Once again, the diligent work of Kristopher Bageant is online here at VAFireNews.com. The Apparatus Roster is a continuously updated roster of apparatus across Virginia. Be sure to check in and see who is driving what. While you are there, make sure that your department’s information is correct and up to date. If you see [...]... Read More »

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Share Fire occured on 11/22/08 Portsmouth, Virginia – Crews arrived at the scene of the blaze just before 10 a.m. They discovered a vacant residential structure showing heavy smoke and fire. Within minutes, six engines were on scene assisting in the effort to put out the fire. According to Captain Paul Hoyle, firefighters ran into a problem [...]... Read More »

Share By now, many of you loyal readers have had a chance to look around the new site. I hope you all are as excited about the new site as I am. I have enjoyed the features and the ability to update the site quickly. The efficiency of the new layout has enabled me to refocus [...]... Read More »

Share STUART, Va. — The Patrick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which a fire station in Ararat was rammed with a vehicle. The Willis Gap substation of the Ararat Volunteer Fire Department, on The Hollow Road, was vandalized sometime between Saturday and Sunday, according to Sheriff Dan Smith. Smith said that it appeared someone hit [...]... Read More »

Share November 26, 2008 (ROANOKE COUNTY) – The Roanoke County Fire Marshal has determined a fire in the chimney that extended to the wooden elements of the home caused a house fire Tuesday afternoon in Roanoke County on Old Mountain Road. The house is a total loss and the damages are estimated at $180,000 for the house [...]... Read More »

Share MARTINSVILLE, Va. – The Martinsville Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that caused heavy damage to a residence located at 33 Dunlap Street early this morning. The home is owned by Mr. Steve Martin, age 67, who was awake when the fire broke out. Martin was able to leave the residence unharmed and call [...]... Read More »

Share Stafford’s newest firehouse is, in fact, a house. For at least the next seven months, a modest Craftsman at 53 Shelton Shop Road will be the home-away-from-home for a four-man crew of career firefighters. Barring any last-minute snags, Station 14 will be open for business by 7 this morning. It will provide 24-hour service to an area [...]... Read More »

Share STATter 911 has learned the entire Marine Division of the Alexandria City Fire Department has been shut down due to safety concerns. The order came yesterday from Chief Adam Thiel. Department spokesman Captain Luis Santana says they expect the division to be operational again in early January, 2009. According to Santana, there is no specific incident [...]... Read More »

Share By Lt. Steve Powell When deciding to look into joining my local fire department many years ago I had a few questions and concerns. I recall going into the station and not knowing what to expect. One of the first things noticed was the camaraderie of the firefighters and how they seemed to enjoy being together. [...]... Read More »