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Stubborn fire in Prince Edward County

Story and Photos by VAFireNews.com Editor Rhett Fleitz

Zion Baptist Church fire in Portsmouth

Submitted by B/C Jim Hoffler Portsmouth Fire Department

Hotshot: Structure Fire in Amelia County

Submitted by Pat Schoeffel, Powhatan County Fire Department

Landmark burns: Arson suspected in blaze

Story by the Coalfield Progress
JODI DEAL / Staff Writer
Photos by Becky Lagow
Story submitted by Todd Lagow
Emergency Services Coordinator
City of Norton

Structure fire in Pittsylvania County

August 12, 2007

Submitted by Kevin Snead, Fire Chief

Callands Vol. Fire & Rescue

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Structure Fire in Roanoke on 6th Street SE

Submitted by Engine Co.6-A Shift
Photos by Roanoke Fire-EMS

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On Scene with the Clover Volunteer Fire Department in Halifax County
Pictures from fire March 7, 2007 306 North Main Street Clover
Submitted by Bert Martin Fire Chief

On the Scene with Chancellor Volunteer Fire Department

These pictures were taken over the past few months on scene of various Extrications. Submitted by John Gulatsi

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Fire in Middletown

Companies from Frederick, Shenandoah and Warren Counties responded to this early morning fire on Monday March 12, 2007. First arriving units from Middletown faced heavy fire from the garage of the home. Crews from Middletown and Strasburg made an aggressive attack on the fire and stopped it from spreading to the rest of the home. Submitted by Tyler Williams

Fire in Halifax County

This is a picture of South Boston's Ladder 10 at the Morgan Lumber Company Fire in Halifax County last year.

Picture by Paul Smith
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Seminole Trail out on another overnight structure Fire

Companies on scene were: Charlottesville FD - E6 & E2
Seminole Trail VFD - TO88 & E84 Monticello FD - E111
Crozet VFD - E52Submitted by Doug Smythers, Chief
Seminole Trail VFD
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Stuart VFD Live Fire Training Saturday 2-4-07

Members of the Stuart Volunteer Fire Deptartment trained at a 2 story house in the middle of downtown Stuart. Members got to train on SCBA, ventilation, Interior and exterior fire attack. The firefighters were also able to train on pumping and and water supply.Firefighter/EMT Lemont Bryant is shown taking Firefighter Preston Buchanan, a new member in the deptartment, in on attack line. Picture and Information submitted by Captain Tracy Goins

Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department

This picture is on the scene of a 3 alarm fire in Loudoun County at Shenstone Farm. The fire began in the Laundry Room and the entire house was consumed by the fire. Nobody was home at the time the fire started and the house burned to the ground.
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Submitted by CJ Marker

On Scene with the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department

Roanoke Fire-EMS responded for a Building fire at 1133 Pilot Street NW. E13, L13, E9, E4, E5, L7, M10, M4, BC-2, and Salem Engine 2 responded for the reported fire. E13 advised of a heavy column of smoke which could be seen as they responded from Station 13 on Peters Creek Rd. Firefighters experienced heavy fire from two apartments which had spread to one other in the 4 unit apartment building. The Firefighters were able to contain the fire quickly and the primary and secondary searches were negative.

On the Scene with South River District Volunteer Fire Department
Firefighters from South River work an extrication on I-81 on 6-29-06. Left to right are Firefighter Lance Rowsey, Assistant Fire Chief Steven Maddox, Firefighter Matt Wilmer, & Captain Patrick Snyder.
LT. Michael Arehart of the South River Vol. FD extinguishes a vehicle fire on May 8, 2006. Pictures and Information
submitted by Ben Wilmer

Mayday Goes Out During Attic Flashover

The tone sounded at 1345 hours, on Nov 27,2006 for 1609 Wilmington Avenue. The structure was a hundred year old, two story wood cape, it had metal tabs with plaster walls, a large piece of tin along the roof edge and a heavy slate roof. (Read More) Story by Becky Robinette Wright
Pictures by Lt. Kieth Vida

Richmond Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze in Utz Warehouse By Becky Robinette Wright Pictures by Lt. Kieth Vida The Utz delivery driver pulled into the warehouse unaware of what was happening within his vehicle. Moments later his truck and a nearby delivery were engulfed in flames. Workers grabbed extinguishers but their efforts were in vain, the fire began to spread, Richmond firefighters were dispatched. (Read More)

APARTMENT FIRE IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY

SUBMITTED BY LT. STEVE TRAYLOR TACTICAL SAFETY OFFICER-A SHIFTChesterfield Fire and EMS responded to an apartment fire on Monday August 7, 2006 at 4062 Hyde Park Drive. At 1828 hours Engines 17(Centralia,15(Airport), 3(Bensley),6(Enon); Trucks 3 (Bensley),14(Dutch Gap), Ambulance 17(Centralia), Bensley 528, Battalion Chiefs 1, 2, Chief 3, and the Tactical Safety officer responded to the fire. (Read More)

Chesterfield Recruit Class Experiences Live Burn. It was a day filled with stretching lines, setting blazes, and getting a first hand feel for the challenge of facing a structure fire one-on-one. Chesterfield Fire and EMS Career Recruit Class #38 along with their Training Battalion Chief Robert Avsec and numerous firefighters and leaders took part. Story and Photos Courtesy of Becky Robinette Wright

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Dogs Saved From Albemarle Structure Fire

Story by Becky Robinette Wright

Operations included a 1 ¾ attack line to protect an exposure on the BRAVO side, and a portable monitor/blitz line for fire attack. A 4” supply line supplied by an engine placed at a drop site which drafted from two drop tanks. Class A foam was also used to prevent flare-ups. Read More

To The Rescue

Members of the Buena Vista Swift Water Rescue Team row hard aboard the team's Otter rescue raft during an operation this year. The team has been in high demand this year. For the story, see the Sept. 20 issue of The News-Gazette. (Buena Vista Fire Department photo)

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