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WVFC at 3 locations during renovation

It is important to let the community know the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company is operating from three locations during the renovation process of the fire station on West Shirley Avenue. The fire station continues to house all fire apparatus and the EMS station houses ambulances. Living quarters are located in at the EMS station and on Moffett Avenue.

Currently, the basement of the EMS station on Hospital Drive is now being converted to the Fauquier County Fire & Rescue Training Center. This will not affect the response of EMS units in the Warrenton area.

If you have attempted to contact the fire station by phone we regret any inconvenience. There are still some technical difficulties with the telephone system. If you have an emergency that requires response of an ambulance or fire apparatus please dial 911. For non emergency telephone contact please use
540-347-0522 or 540-347-4873.

To send correspondence by US mail please use the following address

Warrenton Volunteer Fire Co.
P O Box 526
Warrenton, VA 20188-0526

Warrenton lends New Baltimore, Ambulance

On October 16, 2006 at approximately 7 p.m., an ambulance from the New Baltimore Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department was involved in a two vehicle accident on Broadview Avenue in the Town of Warrenton. Personnel from the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., Warrenton Training Center Fire Department, and New Baltimore Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department sustained minor injuries and were subsequently transported to Fauquier Hospital. The driver of the second vehicle involved in the accident also sustained injury and was transported to Fauquier Hospital as well.

The New Baltimore ambulance was transporting a patient in cardiac arrest and personnel were attempting to resuscitate the patient when the accident occurred.

All fire and rescue personnel were treated and released by Fauquier Hospital. The status of the other driver was not available at the time of this release. Further information is pending the ongoing investigation by the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office.

The ambulance did sustain sufficient damage to remove it from service. However, New Baltimore will have an ambulance on loan from Warrenton so there will be no drop in the level of service.

Any questions regarding the incident should be directed to Chief George Keefer of the New Baltimore Fire and Rescue Department or Chief Scott Taylor of the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.



New Pumper, Ambulance on Order

The WVFC has a new pumper on order. The Pierce Dash six-person pumper will have a 2,000 gpm pump, roll-up compartment doors, and top mounted ladder rack. Slated as the next Engine 1, will be quipped with quick release SCBA brackets, cab rollover protection and more. 

Two ambulances are also on order. The two new units will be on commercial truck chassis to improve durablity and longevity. Both units are Advance Life Support capable and and will have the latest in medical quipment iand technology.

The WVFC looks forward to serving the community well with its new pumper and ambulances.



Important Message From Chief Taylor

The Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company, in its continued effort to provide the best possible service to its citizens, has recently moved into the next phase of our aggressive mapping and preplanning operation. Our goal is to map every address within our first due response area. Many locations present abnormal challenges to our ability to provide rapid fire suppression and protection such as extremely long driveways and remote water sources.

Crews are systematically assessing these locations on a daily basis. One of the steps in this process is measure distances homes sit off of the main roadways and measuring distances to the nearest water source. If you see fire department personnel patrolling your area or walking your driveway property, they are attempting to identify any possible conditions that may delay or hamper fire suppression efforts. Please feel free to approach these individuals as they may be able to offer suggestions to you that may assist us should you ever need our services.

As always, if you have any questions, you may contact me at any time at firechief@warrentonfire.org. Thank you for your cooperation.


Sincerely,


Scott Taylor
Fire Chief



Homeland Security Grant
The WVFC received a share of the $2.1 million issued by the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighter Grant. Among 22 fire departments be awarded the $68,825.00 issued to Warrenton is earmarked for opertations and safety.

“We recognize the importance of the Fire Act Grants to our nation’s fire departments and we will continue to work closely with the fire service community to meet their needs,” said Matt A. Mayer, Acting Executive Director of the Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness (SLGCP). This program demonstrates Homeland Security’s commitment to ensuring that America’s firefighters have the resources they need to protect their communities.



WVFC/WVRS Merger
During the February business meeting the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company completed its merger with the Warrenton Volunteer Rescue Squad. The merger has been ongoing for several months. WVFC and WVRS are now one entity



Building Expansion
The cramped confines of the WVFC will give way to building expansion. The expansion will exponential increase office space and living quarters for the members. This is a long awaited project. This project will modernize the station and give much needed space after the merger. It is apart of the Capitol Improvement Plan for Fauquier County Fire and Rescue.



Affordable Housing
The old carnival lot will become the new location of affordable housing for seniors. The project will have approximately 100 apartments on the property to the rear of the fire station. The project has been made possible by the Virginia Housing Development Authority. The project is funded through tax credits given to non-profit organizations to develop age restricted affordable housing. To find out more to go our Moffet Manor page.