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Former Chief Sam Tarr Receives Award
On Saturday, May 27th 2017 crews from the WVFC awarded the Skeeter Craun Award to former Fire Chief Sam Tarr. The Skeeter Craun Award is a lifetime achievement award for the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company. The award is for a life member of the company that has contributed greatly, and recognizes their dedication, strong work …
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Traffic Collision with Entrapment – Lee Hwy
On Friday, May 12th shortly after midnight box 0133 was struck for a traffic collision with multiple reports of multiple people trapped. Battalion 1 (BC Kidwell) arrived to find a collision involving three vehicles that resulted of three occupants being trapped in the vehicle, he established and retained command throughout the incident. Engine 1 arrived …
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New Free Initiative by the WVFC
Help us help you! Please take part in this FREE initiative that makes it easier for us to identify important locations in your facility, therefore improving our ability to respond to emergencies at your facility with as much efficiency as possible.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE
The following is an important message from Assistant Fire Chief Myers
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Mechanical Entrapment – 500 Hospital Drive
On Saturday, March 11th, Rescue Squad 1 was special requested by Battalion 1 Arft to the hospital for a handcuff that had become stuck on the highest portion of a wrist which had become swollen. A key was not able to used and other self rescue methods had been applied previously. Using equipment bought specifically …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.warrentonfire.org/mechanical-entrapment-500-hospital-drive/
WVFC Holds Annual Christmas Luncheon
The WVFC held is annual Christmas luncheon, Tuesday, December 20th. Lunch was prepared by Captain Woodward with his signature meatloaf, and various sides. Several members of the Town of Warrenton were present to include the Town Manager, members of the Town Council, Town Attorney, and Chief of the Police Department with several of his officers. The …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.warrentonfire.org/wvfc-holds-annual-christmas-luncheon/
Structure Fire – Blackwell Rd.
At 0450 hours on the morning of Saturday, December 10th box 0131 was struck for a reported house on fire. Fauquier ECC had advised responding units that all occupants were out and this would be a working fire. The occupants were alerted to the fire by working smoke alarms, however their two cats were unable …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.warrentonfire.org/structure-fire-blackwell-rd/
Traffic Collision – James Madison Hwy/Wildcat Mt.
On Thursday, November 17th units from the WVFC and Fauquier County were alerted to traffic collision with one person trapped inside. Crews arrived to find a single vehicle that had sustained moderate/severe damage off the roadway and found one occupant that was indeed trapped inside the vehicle. Vehicle extrication was performed and took approximately 10 …
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Structure Fire – Rogues Rd
Just before midnight on Friday evening, units were alerted for a reported fire in a bedroom of a 2 story home. Units arrived to a working fire in the 1/2 story of a cape cod, which was extending into the attic space. All occupants were accounted for, they had escaped and reported no injuries. The fire …
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Halloween Fire Safety Tips
With Halloween festivities just around the corner, here are some safety tips for our Trick-or-Treaters, along with some Halloween Fire Safety Tips. Children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to inspect Instruct your child not to interact with strangers Make …
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