On September 19,2015, the station grounds were swamped with 226 bike riders. Come for breakfast, take a ride up to 50 miles in length over the hilly roads of Rappahannock. Don’t forget the scenery they traveled through. It could not … Continue reading
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Daily we experience natures wildlife. Bears, Turkey, and forever the herd of deer bless our grounds. We will not count the groundhogs, skunks, racoons and opossums that frequent the grounds. Better close the bay doors at night when we head … Continue reading
65 children came to the station and experienced what it is like to be a firefighter or EMT. Short talk with a teacher dressing up as a firefighter got the kids lined up for activities of: 1. Dressing up in … Continue reading
Washington was toned for a motorcycle accident on Warren Ave. Responded to find State Police had been in a chase with the motorcycle at high speeds. A slight curve put the motorcycle on the bank of Old Mill Rd. Disaster … Continue reading
Engine 1 with hose line and a flaming window display were among the many exhibitors at Rappahannock Elementary School for Dare Day. Bobby Smoot, Assistant Chief organized the trip and though a cool day, the kids still enjoyed themselves by … Continue reading
May 9, 2015 – A handful of firefighters from Washington did a public service house and 3 sheds burn for a lady of her old homeplace on Pullen’s Bluff. The house was beyond repair and too dangerous for firefighters to … Continue reading
Burning the day before and smothering during the night. The brush pile seemed out when residents left the site. Wind found a spark and blew it onto the nearby dry field. Approximately 2 acres burned before our units encircled and … Continue reading
Motorcycle vs deer causes badly damaged bike and helo ride for the driver. Bike flipped after hitting deer,now dead, and road rash and injured knee sent the rider for a ride in the ambulance to the helo landing site where … Continue reading
A house that had not been lived in for years caught fire March 16. A fully involved structure was noted around 2118 hrs. Firefighters arrived seven minutes later. Two leader lines of 300 feet were pulled to reach the abandoned … Continue reading
Tanker 2 Sperryville Fire arrived to home fully involved with fire starting to engulf nearby shed. Chief 2, Richie Burke took command. Power lines across vehicles were arcing preventing initial attack to save the shed. Occupant had been reported inside … Continue reading