Share Photos by Marty Duncan, Washington County Life Saving Crew Submitted by Tim Estes Visit Abingdon Fire online here At 12:06, Abingdon Fire was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 17000 block of Ridgeview Drive. Upon arrival, Flames were seen coming from the roof. Damascus and Meadowview Fire Departments were requested to assist. [...]... Read More »

Share Campbell County has hired a new director of public safety, County Administrator David Laurrell said. Scott Hechler, who lives in Powhatan, will start his new job March 1. Laurrell said Hechler worked for more than 20 years as a career firefighter and paramedic for Chesterfield County. He served as chief deputy of the Virginia [...]... Read More »

Share PULASKI — In this town, children start hearing the phrase “Stop, drop and roll” not long after they learn to walk. Fire Marshal Chip Hutchinson and Deputy Fire Marshal Todd Garwood begin teaching children about fire prevention and safety when they reach the age of 2. “There used to be so many home fires,” [...]... Read More »

Share ROANOKE – As many public safety agencies are facing possible staff reductions, one decision becomes a blessing in disguise for Roanoke Fire-EMS. When the Roanoke Regional Airport fire station is privatized July 1, the ten firefighters who work there will be transferred to city stations. Those firefighters will fill five positions left vacant since [...]... Read More »

Share Lt. Shawn L. Jones, MPA Public Information Officer/AFM It’s been a busy morning for Richmond Fire at 0323 hours; E-8, Q-11, Q-6, Q-13, Rescue 1, Safety 2, and BC-1 were dispatched to the 5200 block of Hatcher Road for the reported building fire with several explosions heard. E-8 arrived on scene to find a [...]... Read More »

Share CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT) – A Petersburg Fire Department captain is set to face a Chesterfield judge Thursday. 36 year old Jeff Ivey is scheduled to appear in court on a number of charges including ill treatment of animals. Continue reading… Fire Captain expected in court Thursday – NBC12 News, Weather Sports, Traffic, and Programming [...]... Read More »

Share UPDATED: Two Fairfax County firefighters struck by EMS supervisor’s SUV at crash scene. Radio traffic from the scene. Continue reading… UPDATED: Two Fairfax County firefighters struck by EMS supervisor’s SUV at crash scene. Radio traffic from the scene. | STATter911.com.... Read More »

Share Lt. Shawn L. Jones, MPA Public Information Officer/AFM Feb 23 at 0759 hours, Q-17, Q-22, Rescue 3, Safety 2, Q-6 and BC-3 were dispatched to the intersection of Hull Street and Southside Plaza for a motor vehicle accident with one person trapped. Q-17 arrived on scene and confirmed a SUV vs. a light pole [...]... Read More »

Share Lt. Shawn L. Jones, MPA Public Information Officer/AFM Feb 22 at 1431 hours, Q-20, Q-23, Q-17, Q-22, R-3, Safety 2 and BC-1 were dispatched to the 5600 block of Larrymore Rd for a caller who called 911 and stated “his house was on fire and hung up”. Q-23 arrived on scene to find a [...]... Read More »

Share Ching Ho Wang, 52, of 3702 Paul Street, has been identified as the victim of the house fire Saturday, February 20, 2010. The fire was intentionally set by the deceased. The cause of death was smoke and thermal inhalation. This is the fourth fire fatality for 2010. Fatal House Fire Fairfax County Fire and [...]... Read More »

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Share Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire at approximately 5:55 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010, in the Bailey’s Crossroads area of Fairfax County. The single-family home is located at 3702 Paul Street. Firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from the basement and front of the rambler-style home upon arrival. [...]... Read More »

Share A grassroots effort is under way to add emergency medical services (EMS) at the Dyers Store Fire Department. The fire department hopes to add county-supported emergency medical services and become the first of the six county districts to combine fire and emergency medical services in one location. If successful, it could serve as a [...]... Read More »

Share If the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors approves its proposed $179.5 million budget, it will no longer pay Regional One EMS in Danville to provide back-up ambulance service in the county. Pittsylvania County has 14 rescue providers, including the squads in Altavista and Danville. The county also pays Regional One — which bills patients [...]... Read More »

Share Submitted by Captain Mike Armstrong Roanoke Fire-EMS On February 12, 2010, at 18:45 hrs Roanoke Fire-EMS C-shift companies responded to a report of a stove fire on Southern Hills Drive in Roanoke City. Upon arrival Engine Co. 8 reported a working fire in a single family dwelling. Crews made an aggressive interior attack and [...]... Read More »