Roanoke County hosting firefighter training classes ahead of 2025 station opening
The goal is to make sure firefighters are fully prepared and can handle an emergency, especially in rural parts of Roanoke County.
Christiansburg firefighters shave their heads to honor one of their own battling cancer
On Tuesday, Christiansburg firefighters gathered around to shave their heads during what they called a โhaircut partyโ to support one of their own who was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Firefighters battling Matts Creek Wildfire get a break to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal
Firefighters are spending time away from their families and friends to help protect the communities around Matts Creek.
Governor Youngkin recognizes 2022 Governorโs Fire Service Awards recipients
Governor Youngkin announced the recipients of the 2022 Governorโs Fire Service Awards on Wednesday, with two recipients in our region.
Car slams into Bedford CVS
Firefighters said shortly after noon Saturday. They learned a vehicle hit the CVS Pharmacy located on East Main Street. When crews arrived, they found one car with moderate front end damage and a 3โฒx3โฒ hole on the side of the building.
Juvenile intentionally set fire that burned a Danville store Friday, says fire department
Authorities have arrested the person, a juvenile, they believe is responsible for Fridayโs fire at a Danville shopping center.
4 residents, 3 firefighters hospitalized after large house fire in Franklin County
Five citizens and three firefighters are in the hospital following a large house fire in Moneta, according to the Franklin County Sheriffโs Office.
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Hundreds climb 110 flights of stairs in Salem to honor New York firefighters sacrifice on 9/11
Huffing and puffing all the way through, hundreds of people took on a 110 flight climb at Salem Memorial Ballpark in honor of the New York firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.
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Guns โN Hoses softball game shines in Salem
SALEM, Va. โ The 16th annual Guns โN Hoses softball game contested Friday night at the Salem Memorial Ballpark did not disappoint. The Police built a lead in this game, but the Firefighters stormed back with a 3-run rally in the bottom of the 9th. The โHosesโ extinguished the โGunsโ 10-9 in the annual grudge match. The firefighters versus police event raises money for the local Muscular Dystrophy Association. โItโs going to be great camaraderie between us and the cops,โ 1st Lieutenant C.J.
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Roanoke County firefighters get improved thermal cameras
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. Some local first responders are getting a technology upgrade that could help save lives. Roanoke County firefighters have nine new thermal imaging cameras. Theyre more user-friendly than their current cameras and are more responsive. Funding from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs paid for the cameras. We want folks to use the camera to make decisions and not necessarily just look for hot spots, not look for victims, things like that, said Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Charlie Rucker.
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Fundraiser created to help Evington firefighters seriously injured in ATV accident
EVINGTON, Va. The Campbell County community is coming together to help an Evington fire chief and a firefighter who are recovering in the hospital. Birds of a Feather is a local organization that financially helps families after a disaster or tragedy. The group and members of the Evington Volunteer Fire Department created a Facebook fundraising page to raise money to help Chief W.T. The Campbell County community is coming together to help an Evington fire chief and a firefighter who are recovering in the hospital. (WSLS)The pair were seriously injured in an ATV accident on Saturday.
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75-year-old woman dies in South Boston house fire
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. โ Firefighters found the body of a 75-year-old woman as they were working to extinguish a house fire in South Boston on Tuesday. The 911 came in at 11:41 a.m. for a house fire at 1929 Crawley Ave. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story home engulfed in heavy smoke and flames, according to the South Boston Police Department. The house was declared a total loss after the heavy fire damage, according to police. Virginia State Policeโs Bomb and Arson Unit is assisting South Boston police in the investigation to determine the fireโs cause and origin.