Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department

06/23/2026

🚨 🔥 Yesterday was a busy day for AVFD crews.🚨🔥

​Our first call came in around 10:30 AM for a reported vehicle fire in the Kroger shopping center. Crews arrived to find an active fire in the engine compartment, but made a quick knockdown and were able to clear the scene shortly after.

​The second call came just after noon for a tree down on a power line on Morning Star Rd. Upon arrival, crews found that the downed tree had also started a small brush fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and created containment lines to prevent it from spreading. The fire was successfully contained to less than a quarter of an acre.

​The last call of the day came in around 8:00 PM for a residence struck by lightning on Cub Creek Rd. Crews arrived at the single-family home to find significant damage to the structure and its wiring. After making the main electrical service safe, crews contacted the Red Cross to assist the displaced occupants.

​We’d like to take a moment to thank our members who stepped up to respond to these calls, as well as our community for your continued support! 💪 🚒

06/22/2026

Remembering our fallen heroes: Carter D. Martin, Final Alarm; June 22, 1995. Carter was a Firefighter III with the Lynchburg Fire Department, while also serving as a volunteer with the Brookville-Timberlake V.F.D. On June 22, 1995, heavy rains had flooded a low-lying area of Route 460, resulting in several motorists being trapped in the rising floodwaters. Carter was one of several volunteers who responded that night, and while they were working to rescue people from their vehicles, the Timber Lake dam burst, sending millions of gallons of water downstream towards the highway. Martin and a motorist he was assisting were swept away by the sudden wave of water, and both perished. We honor and remember his heroism and his sacrifice.

06/20/2026

Just after 12:00 PM today, AVFD responded to Trent Hatchery Rd. in the area of Bridle Ln. for and equipment fire that had spread to a nearby hay field. Crews arrived and began extinguishing the fire and prevent further spread.

Units on scene:

Engine 3
Brush 2
Tanker 1
Virginia Department of Forestry Dozer

Crews operated on scene for under one hour before clearing the scene.

06/19/2026

Ladder 1 and Engine 1 Responded to a commercial fire alarm tonight just before 10:00 PM. Crews arrived on scene and sent crews to check the structure, isolated the issue, and returned to service.

06/12/2026

Way to go Lady Raiders!

🥎🏆🔥 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! 🔥🏆🥎

The Appomattox Lady Raiders Softball Team is headed to the VHSL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! 💙⚔️

In an incredible battle, the Lady Raiders defeated Poquoson 10-8 in the State Semifinals to punch their ticket to the biggest game of the season! 👏🔥

💪 Resilient.
🔥 Determined.
🏆 Championship Focused.

These young ladies refused to back down and found a way to get the job done when it mattered most!

🎟️ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOUND
🏆 One More Game
💙 One More Opportunity

Raider Nation, help us congratulate these amazing athletes and coaches on an unforgettable accomplishment! The Lady Raiders will now play for a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! 🥎🔥🏆

💙🥎🏆🔥

06/08/2026

Congratulations Chief Creasy. Very well deserved!

The City of Lynchburg has selected Brad Creasy as its next Fire Chief following a comprehensive national recruitment process.

With more than 30 years of fire and emergency services experience, including leadership at the local, regional, and state levels, Creasy brings a strong track record in firefighter wellness, workforce development, operational excellence, and community engagement.

Currently serving as Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, he has helped advance firefighter training, safety initiatives, and fire service programs across the Commonwealth.

Creasy is expected to officially begin his role in July, following the completion of standard pre-employment requirements.

Please join us in welcoming Chief Creasy to Lynchburg as we continue building on the proud tradition of service and public safety that our community depends on every day. Read more at https://f.mtr.cool/wbvrpbvajx

06/05/2026

We want to take a moment to share a quick note of gratitude for the members who make up our fire department.

​Last night was our regular business meeting, a time for us to sit down, share a meal, and catch up on department business. But last night the community's needs came first, and our crews pivoted to handle 4 calls for service back-to-back:

​Jones Street: A commercial gas leak.
​Dogwood Apartments: A reported brush fire, during which our one of our members discovered an active LP gas leak behind the office building. Crews dealt with both these different types of calls while other crews shifted to provide mutual aid.
​Chestnut Mountain Rd: A mutual aid request to assist our neighbors over in Concord Volunteer Fire Department with a brush fire.

​When you look at these photos you see empty bays and a parking lot full of personal vehicles. Those personal vehicles represent the heart and backbone of our department, volunteers stepping up to do what they do best, serve with professionalism when their community needs them.

​As Chief, I am incredibly humbled by the heart and commitment of this crew and thankful to serve alongside them. Thank you to our members and their families for your time and dedication. ​

We are also mindful that we never work alone. We want to extend a sincere thank you to our dispatchers, who keep our communications seamless through multiple simultaneous incidents, and to the fellow public safety partners who we alongside on these scenes. We are also incredibly grateful to our community; your continued support, prayers, and encouragement are what keep us going.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the selfless, brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor you.

05/23/2026

Last night AVFD along with Appomattox County Rescue Squad, Appomattox County Sheriff's Office, and the Virginia State Police responded to a difficult and deeply impactful scene for everyone involved.

Our members responded alongside our partner agencies and worked through a challenging situation that required professionalism, compassion, and coordination under extremely heavy circumstances. We recognize the seriousness of what occurred and the effect it has had on those involved, as well as the wider community.

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been impacted by last night’s tragedy as they begin the difficult process ahead.

We also extend our gratitude to all responders, dispatchers, and support personnel who worked tirelessly throughout the incident.

05/23/2026

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Carnival Cancellation 📢

​Mother Nature wins this round! 🌧️ While we all know our community desperately needed the rain, unfortunately, it hasn't left us with the most accommodating conditions to safely run the carnival.
​Because of this, the Fireman’s Carnival for the remainder of the weekend has been officially cancelled.
​We want to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support us last night, and to everyone who has left such kind words and comments online. Your support means the world to our department.
​Our goal is to make this a staple annual community event and fundraiser, so we are already looking forward to returning bigger and better this time next year! 🚒✨
​Thank you all again for your understanding, stay dry, and we’ll see you next year! Please help us spread the word.