Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

⚾️ Tune in for the FINAL game of the 2026 DIII Regional Championship as we face Penn State Harrisburg!

📺 https://www.ncaa.com/game/6600613

⏰ First pitch at 3:30pm EDT

05/15/2026

05/04/2026

Today is International Firefighters' Day 🧑‍🚒🚒

We can't express our gratitude enough to the men and women of the Hanover County Fire-EMS Department, whose selfless service makes it easier to sleep at night and to call upon them at any time. 🙏

04/22/2026

04/14/2026

Due to low relative humidity values combined with the already dry fuels will present a period of increased fire danger for the next several days. Open burning is HIGHLY DISCOURAGED!

Please exercise caution handling any potential ignition source including machinery, ci******es, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly.

For more information and weather updates please visit:

https://www.weather.gov/akq/

https://dof.virginia.gov/wildland-prescribed-fire/fire-danger/fire-weather/?fbclid=IwAR3tKmsc12PlQ2MCUwSgO37zLfnSrvIbDBTrqQF3zP1m1YUB0zb8i4ktQLU

04/14/2026

04/07/2026

🚒🚂 Did you know our hometown heroes will be on-site at the 22nd Ashland Train Day? The Ashland Volunteer Fire Company will be providing First Responder services right outside the Dominion Energy Innovation Center at 201 Duncan St — keeping our community safe while we celebrate! 🙌❤️

Come meet the brave men and women who protect us every day, and while you're at it, make a day of it in the Center of the Universe!

🗓️ Saturday, April 25 | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Ashland, VA
🎉 FREE & open to everyone!
📸 Ashland Volunteer Fire Company

01/22/2026

With winter weather expected to impact our area in about 72 hours, now is the time to review your winter preparedness checklist.

This list offers simple guidance on what to keep at home in case heavy snow, ice, or a power outage leaves you stuck inside, including food and water that remain safe to eat even if you lose electricity. It also reminds you to prepare your vehicle for winter conditions, highlighting important supplies to keep in your car to make any necessary travel safer

01/20/2026

Winter weather is headed our way in Hanover, so now is the time to get prepared and stay safe!

Here are some quick tips to prep your home for the upcoming winter weather in Hanover:

Seal it up: Check weather stripping around doors and windows, close drafts, and consider towels or draft stoppers at the base of leaky doors to keep warm air in and cold air out.​

Protect your pipes: Insulate any pipes along exterior walls, open cabinet doors under sinks on bitter cold nights, and learn how to shut off your water in case a pipe bursts.
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Plan for power outages: Stock up on flashlights (not candles), extra batteries, blankets, and a three-day supply of food and water that does not need cooking or refrigeration.​

Heat safely: Have fireplaces, wood stoves, and space heaters inspected, keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away, and never use ovens, grills, or generators to heat your home.​

Check alarms and backup: Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, make sure they have fresh batteries, and know where you would go if you lost heat for an extended period.