Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department

08/31/2026

AVFD would like to thank Pastor Cousins and the members of Morning Star Baptist Church for inviting us to their 156th Church Anniversary.

During the service they recognized our department along with the Appomattox County Sheriff's Office for the response to the fire they experienced January, 2017. We are so thankful they have been able to rebuild through God's grace and blessing, a strong membership, and community support.

We are so grateful for this Church and the support they show for our community.

08/17/2026

Tonight, Appomattox County honored an incredible public servant as 20-year veteran Public Safety Dispatcher Karen Baker was officially recognized by the Board of Supervisors on her retirement.
We don’t recognize our unsung heroes nearly as often as we should, but Karen has been a constant, calming, and professional voice behind the radio and telephone for two decades. Over her career, she answered more than 80,000 calls, serving as the critical lifeline connecting citizens to help. Whether dispatching Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, or Animal Control, her work made a direct impact on countless lives when people needed it most.
Thank you, Karen, for 20 years of unwavering dedication, service, and care for the Appomattox community. Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement! We wish you all the best!

08/14/2026

Stormy night in Appomattox has our crews responding to several calls for service.

Engine 1
Engine 3
Ladder 1
Brush 1
Brush 2
Crash 2

Our members Responded for trees down impacting utilities, lightning strike at two homes, and a tree struck by lightning and on fire.

08/08/2026

Deputy Sheriff Burlie Duvall was killed at a crash scene on Route 460 west of Cabin Field Road in Campbell County around 5:33 p.m. Deputy Duvall and another deputy were traveling from the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy when they approached a crash. They activated their emergency lights an...

08/07/2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we join The Appomattox County Sheriff's Office and our entire community in mourning the loss of a dedicated deputy from the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office, who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while selflessly helping strangers on the side of the road. This officer was serving others with courage, compassion, and true honor.

To his wife, his young children, his family, and his brothers and sisters at the Sheriff’s Office: we send our deepest and most passionate condolences. Words feel entirely inadequate in the face of such a devastating loss, but please know that our hearts break alongside yours.

Tragedies like this are a stark, painful reminder of the reality every first responder lives with. Every officer, firefighter, EMT, and dispatcher steps up to serve knowing that any call could be their last. The weight of a Line of Duty Death is a heavy burden, one carried not only by the fallen deputy's family, but by the officers on scene, the dispatchers who took the call, the responders who were on scene, and the civilians impacted by this tragedy.

To the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office: we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you. We offer our thoughts, our prayers, and our complete support in every way possible, today, in the hard days ahead, and always.

We will never forget his sacrifice. Rest in peace, brother. 🖤🟦🖤

08/05/2026

It’s that time of year again, school is officially back in session!

​Between morning drop-offs and afternoon routes, traffic around town is about to pick up. Please take a second to slow down in school zones, watch for stopped buses, and stay alert, especially around crosswalks.

​We appreciate everyone helping us keep our Appomattox students safe out there! Here's to a great school year Appomattox!

07/25/2026

AVFD sends our thoughts and prayers to Jerry's family, firefighter family, and friends during this time.

Jerry's heart and passion for the fire service was truly commendable. Training countless firefighters in and around Central Virginia.

Chief Womack, we are grateful for your impact and commitment to serving your community. May you now rest easy sir, we've got it from here.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Former Chief Jerry Womack.

Jerry faithfully served our department for 33 years, including 14 years and 8 months as Fire Chief. Throughout his career, he dedicated countless hours to the fire service, helping teach Firefighter classes to students from departments across the county. His passion for mentoring others and strengthening the fire service left a lasting impact on countless firefighters.

Jerry’s love for the fire service was truly unmatched, and his commitment to serving our community was evident in everything he did. His leadership, dedication, and unwavering devotion to helping others will never be forgotten.

Jerry will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.

Please keep Jerry’s family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

07/10/2026

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Drinkard family and the many others impacted by this unexpected loss.

REST IN PEACE: A longtime Appomattox County coach has passed away: tinyurl.com/2ydxyr43