Share A Norfolk Fire-Rescue firefighter has been jailed in Hampton on two charges of carnal knowledge involving a 14-year-old girl. Police charged Raey Laureles, 28, of the 200 block of Regent St. in Hampton, on Aug. 25, said Cpl. Paula Ensley, a Hampton police spokeswoman. Read the entire story:  Norfolk firefighter jailed on sex charges in Hampton | [...]... Read More »

Share The District of Columbia Firefighters Burn Foundation is proud to present their first ever Fall Training Days. On October 17th and 18th, supporters of the Foundation will present this two-day Hands-On-Training event that will feature the tactics and techniques used by the DCFD. Come out and allow these well-seasoned instructors to pass on [...]... Read More »

Share Pictures taken by: Captain Donnie Widner, Wytheville Fire Department Wytheville Fire Department responds to Accident on 21/52 South approx 5 miles outside the town limits. Single vehicle rollover with one entrapment. Fire department assisted in extrication and setting up a landing zone for Wings Air Rescue. Patient was transported to Johnson City Medical Center, TN. VA [...]... Read More »

Share By Mike Sanders The new Lansdowne Public Safety Center in Loudoun County, Virginia is the county’s newest fire and rescue station and opened August 6, 2009. Located just off of Route 7 close to Loudoun Hospital, the Lansdowne station is a partnership between the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and the Loudoun County Department [...]... Read More »

Share WHO: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department WHAT: MDA “Fill the Boot” Campaign WHEN: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, September 3, 2009 WHERE: Fairfax Center Fire [...]... Read More »

Share By Becky Robinette Wright A fire engine and a pickup collided in the 5800 block of Ironbridge Road on August 27 around 8:40 a.m., injuring two firefighters. An occupant from the pickup truck was also transported to the hospital. Captain Keith Chambers of Chesterfield Fire and EMS said the injuries were non-life threatening and that the accident [...]... Read More »

Share A portion of Iron Bridge Road in Chesterfield County is closed due to an accident involving a fire truck. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. in the 5800 block of Iron Bridge Road, in front of a Chesterfield County fire station. It is unclear if anyone was injured. Read entire story:  Fire Truck Crash Closes Iron Bridge [...]... Read More »

Share Residents on one road in Page County were paid a surprise visit Wednesday afternoon when a small plane made an emergency landing. According to the Page County Sheriff’s Office, a Piper 2000 had taken off from the Luray Caverns Airport and was on its way to Leesburg when it had to land. It landed on a residential [...]... Read More »

Share Story submitted by: Donnie Widner, Captain Wytheville Fire Department Wytheville Fire Department responds to structure fire at 12:58am on Thursday Morning August 27th at 400 South Petunia road. When crews arrived trailer already engulfed in flames. One occupant was in the residence at the start of the fire, was able to safely get out. Crews were [...]... Read More »

Share Submitted by Travis A. Wright Poquoson Fire Department On Monday August 24 C-Shift responded to a reported structure fire located at 70 Carriage Hill Dr. First arriving units reported heavy smoke coming from the roof on the C side of the two story, wood frame, single family dwelling and a offensive interior attack was quickly initiated. [...]... Read More »