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The Swoope Volunteer Fire Department has a new state of the art fire truck they will be using to battle blazes.

The truck, which they purchased from a fire company in Delaware, is replacing an older model from the 1970s.

The new truck features all sorts of new equipment including an infrared camera to see through walls, special hoses that can be brought inside a home during a blaze, and even extra seats to carry more firefighters.

Fire At McDonald’s

The News-Gazette, Lexington, VA
Fire At McDonald’s

South River firefighters Lance Rowsey and Patrick Snyder pull part of the vinyl siding from the outside wall of McDonald’s in Fairfield following a fire Monday evening. The fire started after a cigarette was flicked into a small tree forming part of the building’s landscaping, said owner Ron Clark.

Fire torches new shops

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Fire torches new shops
BY PATRICK KANE
STAFF WRITER
09/26/2007
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PATRICK KANE/STAFF PHOTO A fire quickly gutted Klever Expressions Boutique and Felicia’s Fiestas in the 3400 block of the Boulevard in Colonial Heights.

PATRICK KANE/STAFF PHOTO A fire quickly gutted Klever Expressions Boutique and Felicia’s Fiestas in the 3400 block of the Boulevard in Colonial Heights.
COLONIAL HEIGHTS – Misty Wright only walked out of her newly opened store for a few moments to order lunch at the Chanello’s two doors down. She was at the counter when she and employees of that restaurant smelled smoke.

2nd test of emergency sirens at William & Mary a success

ARTICLE: 2nd test of emergency sirens at William & Mary a success (The Virginian-Pilot – HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com)
2nd test of emergency sirens at William & Mary a success

By MATTHEW BOWERS, The Virginian-Pilot
© September 26, 2007 | Last updated 2:18 PM Sep. 26

WILLIAMSBURG

On its second try of the week, new emergency warning sirens at the College of William and Mary successfully sounded Wednesday morning.

The $200,000 system, installed as part of security improvements in response to the Virginia Tech mass shooting in April, didn’t work during its first test Monday due to wiring problems.

Sirens Not Loud Enough

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Sirens Not Loud Enough

Posted: 12:12 PM Sep 20, 2007
Virginia Commonwealth University officials are pleased overall with testing of emergency warning sirens on both campuses in Richmond.

The sirens were tested Wednesday at noon. They’re part of security measures that were put in place after the mass shootings at Virginia Tech in April.

VCU spokeswoman Pam Lepley said school officials got numerous reports that the 130-decibel sirens were not loud enough. She says school officials are looking at how to make them louder. One possibility would be adding more sirens.

9-11 Exhibit Hits Norfolk Today

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9-11 Exhibit Hits Norfolk Today
If you want to be part of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum now’s your chance. The travelling exhibition is in Norfolk Wednesday and Thursday. The compelling images of the attack on the World Trade Center and the days that followed transport you back 6 years.

South Hill VFD takes top honors

Virginia/North Carolina News
South Hill VFD takes top honors
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 12:51 PM EDT
By Brad Johnson, Editor

KENBRIDGE – The South Hill Volunteer Fire Department dominated the 2007 Southside Virginia Volunteer Firefighters Competition Saturday, coming in first in the overall competition for the 19th time in the last 23 years.

Proposed incentives could boost volunteer fire squads

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Proposed incentives could boost volunteer fire squads
State Sen. Nick Rerras says he’ll propose the idea if he’s re-elected. If the measure is passed, rural areas such as Mathews and Gloucester could benefit.

BY JON CAWLEY | jcawley@dailypress.com757-247-4635
September 13, 2007

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MATHEWS – A state senator’s proposal to provide financial compensation for Virginia’s volunteer fire and rescue workers was welcomed by some Middle Peninsula officials who say they struggle to maintain their ranks.

Incident Report: Henrico (VA) firefighters battle house fire

Fire Engineering – Incident Report: Henrico (VA) firefighters battle house fire
Incident Report: Henrico (VA) firefighters battle house fire
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After responding to an overturned vehicle call on a local interstate, Henrico (VA) County Divsion of Fire Engine 11 was returning to quarters around 0701 hours on April 22, 2007, when firefighters noticed smoke in the air at Berrymeade Hills Court. They called dispatch to report the smoke and then investigated.

Dog saves family from house fire

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Dog saves family from house fire
By Ken Odor and David Lint
Sep 11, 2007

An elderly Mechanicsville couple owes their lives to their pet of 15 years, said Joe and Margaret Ring last week.
While they slept soundly in their home in the 9400 block of Cool Spring Road on the night of September 1, a fire broke out about 1 a.m. in the home where they have lived the past 43 years.
It might have been the last night for both, if not for Shadow, their black Labrador retriever, who sounded the alarm.

Little firefighter “fills the boot”

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Little firefighter “fills the boot”
By Kelli Craig
Special Correspondent
Sep 10, 2007

It’s not unusual to see little Bobby Visco dressed as a firefighter or police officer on a regular basis. The first grader at Kersey Creek Elementary School has a passion for public service officers even at his young age and wants to emulate them when he leaves his family’s Hanover home.
This past Labor Day, Visco continued his three year tradition of helping raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill the Boot campaign. The 6-year-old, going door to door filling his own firefighter boot, raised $365 in just two weeks.
The national campaign raises money to support the research of the MDA.

Firefighters allege disparity in pay

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Firefighters allege disparity in pay
Chesterfield group’s leader says police get better overtime deal

Sunday, Sep 09, 2007 – 12:08 AM Updated: 01:47 AM

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Chesterfield’s police officers and firefighters risk their lives doing jobs to protect county residents.

But when it comes to the way they are paid overtime in certain situations, an official with the local firefighters’ union says his members get shortchanged.

“It’s an issue of parity not being maintained,” said county fire Lt. Pete Svoboda, president of the Chesterfield Professional Firefighters Association, Local 2803.

Tricky Rescues

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Rescue missions, like the one in Madison County, pose many challenges for rescue teams, because of the vast, wooded areas, and mountainous terrain.

When normal sized vehicles can’t be used, they have to search by foot, or rely on other means to find people lost in the area.

T.J. Robertson, a medic with the Staunton Fire Department says all-terrain vehicles are often the best bet.

Firefighters answer the call to ‘fill the boot’ for charity

Tidewater News, Franklin, VA: Firefighters answer the call to ‘fill the boot’ for charity
Firefighters answer the call to ‘fill the boot’ for charity

Friday, September 7, 2007 6:13 PM EDT

I would like to express thanks on behalf of all the members of the Franklin Professional Firefighters and Medics Association for another successful year of raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

This year we raised $3,588.49 for “Jerry’s Kids” locally, and professional firefighters nationwide raised a record $25 million for the MDA. Firefighters remain the largest contributor to that organization.

Food left on stove led to fire that displaced 9 in Hampton

ARTICLE: Food left on stove led to fire that displaced 9 in Hampton (The Virginian-Pilot – HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com)
Food left on stove led to fire that displaced 9 in Hampton

The Virginian-Pilot
© September 10, 2007 | Last updated 11:49 AM Sep. 10

HAMPTON

A two-alarm fire that displaced residents from three townhouses on Lakeshore Drive early Sunday has been ruled accidental.

Fire investigators have determined that a resident left something cooking on a stove and left home thinking that the appliance had been turned off, said Battalion Chief Anne-Marie Loughran, Hampton Fire Marshal. No one was injured in the fire.

FEMA Approves $3M for Henrico

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FEMA Approves $3M for Henrico
Henrico Citizen Staff Reports 27.AUG.07
UPDATED: AUG. 27, 5 P.M. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that it had approved more than $3 million in reimbursement funds for Henrico County. The money comes in response to the county’s emergency efforts to clean debris following the damage caused by Hurricane Isabel on Sept. 18, 2003.

Henrico spent a total of $4.23 million to clean debris in the storm’s aftermath, then applied to FEMA for reimbursement. The Commonwealth or local applicants will provide non-federal funds to pay the remaining 25 percent, according to FEMA officials.

“This grant is a clear indication of FEMA’s commitment to eliminating threats to lives, public health and safety,” said Jonathan Sarubbi, Regional Administrator for FEMA Region III.

Southwest Virginia forest fires

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Southwest Virginia forest fires

Monday, Sep 10, 2007 – 10:08 AM

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State forestry officials say it could be a rough fall fire season in southwest Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Forestry says the woods are extremely dry because of the combination of no rain, low humidity and an abundance of dry leaves and brush on the forest floor.

Goochland Volunteer Charged With Rape

WRIC Richmond News and Weather – Goochland Volunteer Charged With Rape
Goochland authorities arrested a man Friday suspected of raping a fifteen-year-old girl.

The suspect, Craig Ferguson, is believed to have established a relationship with the teen through volunteer activities. Ferguson was a volunteer with Goochland Fire and Rescue, and worked as a child protective services employee with the City of Richmond. City officials confirmed Ferguson has been suspended without pay.

Fire Leaves Several Newport News Apartments Gutted

WTKR YOUR NEWSCHANNEL 3: Covering Norfolk, Virginia Beach And All Of Hampton Roads – Fire Leaves Several Newport News Apartments Gutted
Early Saturday morning, Newport News emergency crews battled a fierce fire at the Collingwood Apartment complex located off of Collingwood Place and Sharon Drive.

Fire crews got the call just after midnight.

Officials tell NewsChannel 3 there was some type of explosion that blew out one side of the 3 story building.

911 dispatch center loses power

Welcome to News Virginian: Serving the Waynesboro, VA region | 911 dispatch center loses power
911 dispatch center loses power

By Michael L. Owens
The News Virginian
Saturday, September 8, 2007

Nelson County residents were left without a direct link to emergency services for nearly two hours Thursday evening after a glitch shut down the county’s 911 system.

“We had a bit of a catastrophe,” said Emergency Services Director Ray Uttaro by telephone Friday morning. “I think it was one of those worst-case scenarios.”

A brief power outage at 7:30 p.m. knocked out both the 911 center’s temporary power backup and the emergency generator intended to run the facility during longterm blackouts. Officials remain stumped over why both backups failed.

Cheriton firefighters plan dedication, parade, Sept. 15

The Daily Times – www.delmarvanow.com – Salisbury, Md.
Cheriton firefighters plan dedication, parade, Sept. 15
BY TAD WAYNE TABORN

CHERITON — The Cheriton Volunteer Fire Co. will celebrate 60 years of service to the community and dedicate its new firehall in an all-day event next Saturday.

The dedication and anniversary festivities kick off with a parade at 11 a.m. near the center of Cheriton at the corner of Cherrystone Road and Bayside Road across from the Cheriton post office. There will be a 1 p.m. ceremony with state and local officials.

Fairystone VFD gets grant for new gear

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U.S. Representative Rick Boucher announced Wednesday, August 22 that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is providing a federal grant in the amount of $23,565 to the Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, which will enable the department to purchase new firefighting gear and equipment.
“This provision of federal funding will enable the Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department to purchase necessary new equipment to protect Department members and the communities they serve,” Boucher said.
With the benefit of the federal funds, the Fairystone VFD will purchase 20 sets of wildland firefighting gear, which includes helmets, pants, and coats. The new gear will be used to fight outdoor and wildfires, and is more breathable and lightweight than traditional firefighting gear.

Firefighters train with live fire

The Progress-Index – Firefighters train with live fire
Firefighters train with live fire
BY T. DEVON ROBINSON
STAFF WRITER
09/03/2007
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DINWIDDIE – Early Saturday afternoon, a fire completely engulfed a home at 7116 Boydton Plank Road.

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The home’s yellowish siding twisted and dripped from the building as the fire hissed, popped and crackled. Large orange flames and thick clouds of smoke reached into the sky, slowing traffic and at times blotting out the sun.

Members of the Namozine Volunteer Fire and EMS periodically had to hose down one of their fire trucks due to the intense heat.

Within 45 minutes, the home was reduced to a few charred wall studs that refused to fall.

This fire was no act of arson or a horrible accident. It was the culmination of live fire training for Namozine firefighters.

NN apartment fire reveals other woes

NN apartment fire reveals other woes — dailypress.com
NN apartment fire reveals other woes

Damage was minimal, but scores of residents were forced out due to alarm problems.
Fire on eighth floor

Smoke billows out the balcony of an apartment on the eighth floor of the Newport Towers on Sunday afternoon. The fire, which started in a kitchen, forced the evacuation of the entire building. (Kim Root, Daily Press / September 2, 2007)

BY KIM O’BRIEN ROOT | 928-6473
September 3, 2007

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NEWPORT NEWS – What started as a kitchen fire Sunday afternoon caused the evacuation of a high-rise apartment building and kept dozens of people milling about downtown Newport News for hours.