RoCo Fire & Rescue @RoCoFireRescue
The official Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department Twitter feed. RoanokeCountyVA.gov/FR Roanoke County, Virginia Joined May 2009-
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This past week, the Roanoke County Citizens Public Safety Academy spent the evening with the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office learning all about inspections and investigations!!
Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek! We extend our most heartfelt gratitude to the men and women who step up every day to protect our communities. Learn how you can make a difference in Roanoke County by calling 540-777-8701
We would like to wish a belated HUGE congratulations to FF/EMT Andrew Nichols for winning the Blue Ridge DOUBLE Marathon as well as completing the GOAT which was a virtual race system leading up to the double marathon! Way to go Nichols!! We are proud of you!!
A lot of our folks have been involved in some really great training recently to add new skills to their rescue repertoire! Here are some pictures of Lt. Chance Campbell and PM/FF Matt Poche in Swift Water Rescue Technician class.
Station 2 B shift along with Ladder 101 were able to get in some vehicle extrication training recently at Omni Source in Vinton. Thanks to Lt. Williams and Lt. Ferguson for leading the training and many thanks to Mike Dudley at Omni Source for allowing us to use their site.
It is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Please join us in recognizing all "Headset Heroes" & the extraordinary, life-saving work they do! We especially want to recognize the Roanoke County E9-1-1 Center #emergencycommunications
Thank you to the Fort Lewis FireDept for attending First Responder Day at Fort Lewis Elementary School and thank you to the school and PTA for the invitation!!
All units are clear from the Timberview Road fire and the road is open as of 4/13/24 at 7:45 p.m.
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Snow flurries (!) flying as I got this pic of fire in SW Roanoke County.
Thank you to our fire and rescue personnel who are working around the clock to keep us safe. You are all in our prayers.
Update on 12 O’Clock Knob fire as of 9:15 p.m. on March 18, 2024: Crews from Roanoke County Fire and Rescue and Virginia Department of Forestry will be on scene through the night and are performing backfire operations. There is a small hand / dozer line part of the way around…
Twelve O'Clock Knob fire as seen from a neighborhood in SW Roanoke County. Courtesy Ellis Gross.
Brush fire on Twelve O’Clock Knob outside Salem. Gusty winds & recent dryness spreading some sporadic wildfires today. Photo by @EricaMyatt.
Another look at the Twelve O'Clock Knob fire in SW Roanoke County from @JPainterGeog.
Car fire started the 20-acre brush fire on Twelve O'Clock Knob. Wind, low humidity and dried-out leaves on surface not helping. Roanoke County fire units on scene to set perimeter and build back fires to contain it.
At 12:57 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024 units from Stations 11, 9, and Salem Fire & EMS Department were dispatched to the 3500 block of Twelve O’Clock Knob Road for the report of a car fire. Upon arrival a fully engulfed passenger vehicle was found and that fire started a…
Join us in celebrating Sparky's 74th birthday! To mark this special occasion, we're excited to unveil a brand new Sparky birthday coloring sheet. Go to Sparky.org to download yours.
Roanoke County Police holding training exercise at Faith Christian, 11 AM - 4 PM, Friday, March 8. Details at roanokecountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.as…
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The Celebration of Life for fallen Firefighter Trevor Brown will be held at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg on Monday, March 4, 2024 - 11am. The ceremony can be viewed via live stream bit.ly/ServiceFFBrown. @SterlingFire @SterlingRescue @IAFF3756
While our team continues to assist in planning to honor FF Brown here at home, team member FF Tidmore represented the department along with honor guards from across the Commonwealth for the opening ceremonies of the Virginia Fire and Rescue Conference in Virginia Beach!
The fallen firefighter from last night’s home explosion in Sterling has been identified as Firefighter Trevor Brown, 45, of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. He has been affiliated with the LC-CFRS since 2016. @Chief600KJ
Please keep our fire families in your prayers as we take care of one of our own.
The fallen firefighter from last night’s home explosion in Sterling has been identified as Firefighter Trevor Brown, 45, of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. He has been affiliated with the LC-CFRS since 2016. @Chief600KJ
It is with a heavy heart that we share this news from @LoudounFire. Our thoughts and prayers are with LC-CFRS and Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. A speedy recovery to the 10 firefighters that were transported for treatment of injuries sustained during the incident. @VA_PSHS
Home Explosion in Sterling Leaves One Firefighter Deceased, Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating. View this press release on our website: loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.as… @LoudounCoGovt @Chief600KJ @IAFF3756
A #firefighter was reportedly trapped in the basement after an explosion at the scene of a house fire in Loudon County, #Virginia. #Mayday ow.ly/repW50QEmK5
Loudoun County Assistant Chief of Operations James Williams reports one firefighter dead. Nine firefighters and two civilians were injured. Some with severe injuries. youtube.com/watch?v=yDNiP7… #firefighters #houseexplosion #explosion
Live update: Loudoun County officials with initial briefing on house explosion at 8:24 p.m. youtube.com/watch?v=yDNiP7… #firefighters #houseexplosion #explosion
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