Firefighters ready for prescribed burns in National Forests
This spring, firefighters across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest will conduct prescribed burning…
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Independence gets grant, loan for new fire gear
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded the Town of Independence a grant…
Youngkin signs bills to aid firefighters
Gov. Glenn Youngkin on May 5 ceremonially signed a pair of bills sponsored by Delegate…
Senators support Fire Grants and Safety Act
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) voted to pass the Fire Grants…
Grant aids Barren Spring fire department
Recently, the Barren Springs Volunteer Fire Department received $32,072.20 through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s First…
Prescribed burns in plans for National Forests
This spring, firefighters across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest plan to conduct prescribed…
Rural Retreat firefighters battle blaze Saturday
Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched on Saturday to a brush fire just after…
RRVFD fights Tuesday blaze
Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department, Rural Retreat EMS and Wytheville Fire/EMS responded Tuesday, Feb. 8,…
Wythe County seeking part-time firefighters
Wythe County is seeking qualified firefighters to fill part-time day time shifts at Max Meadows…
Pumper truck delivered to Ivanhoe
A gift came early for Ivanhoe Fire and Rescue. Atlantic Freight Inc. on Tuesday delivered…