"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon, Station 10, 50, 60, and Battalion 1 were dispatched to Hill Way in Carrollton for a reported structure fire. Ladder 10 arrived on scene with smoke showing from the Bravo side. 507 (Capt. Bailus) arrived on scene, assumed command, and transmitted a working fire. Truck 50 (Lt. C. Smith) arrived, split their crew, and stretched the first line and conducted the primary search. Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the weekend, members from SVFD attended the second annual Journeyman Fire Conference in West Point, VA. The conference consisted of 3 days of seminars from some of the most respected teachers in the fire service and a 1 day hands on Vehicle Extrication Class. The Vehicle Extrication Class focused on heavy lifting, and unconventional methods to gain access to patients. To learn more about the ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1852 hours, Station 30, Station 50, and Station 60 were dispatched to the 13500 block of Burwells Bay Road in Rushmere. Command arrived to a heavy wind driven fire from the front of the house and transmitted the working fire. Engine 51 (Capt. Drewery) with 6 arrived first due and placed two 1 3/4 lines into service. Also on scene were Engine 52 (Lt. C. Smith), Truck 50 (LT. Crumpler), Engine 30, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning at 0152 hours, Station 40, Station 50 and Station 70 were dispatched to Bass Street in Windsor for a kitchen fire. 404 arrived on scene and confirmed a active kitchen fire. Engine 51 (Lt. Asencio) with 6, arrived on scene and conducted primary and secondary searches, ventilation, and overhaul. Fire was contained to the kitchen. Also operating on scene were Chief 401, 402, Engine 40, ... (Full Story & Photos)