D.A.D Volunteer Fire Department

10/25/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 25, 2024
Contact: AJ Robinson
Director of Community Development
[email protected]

TAZEWELL COUNTY IMPLEMENTS OPEN BURNING BAN AMIDST
GROWING WILDFIRE CONCERNS

Ban in effect until November 8, 2024

Tazewell, VA – Tazewell County Administrator and Emergency Management Director Eric Young has instituted an immediate ban pursuit to the State of Emergency declared on September 27, 2024, on all open burning activities within the county. The primary objective of this measure is to heighten safety measures and address the increased risk of wildfires, aggravated by recent and expected dry weather conditions and the concern disaster debris will be burned during this time.

The ban encompasses all outdoor burning activities, excluding cooking conducted within contained gas or charcoal grills. This proactive approach aims to prevent the spread of wildfires, safeguarding both residents and the region's natural environment.

Tazewell County's burn ban will remain in effect until November 8, 2024, subject to reassessment by the Board. Violating the burn ban is considered a class-one misdemeanor.

Individuals seeking clarification or with questions are encouraged to reach out to the Tazewell County Department of Emergency Management at the non-emergency number: (276) 322-7393. To report violations of the Burn Ban, contact the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office at (276) 988-0645. For immediate concerns about active, uncontrolled fires dial 911.

Tazewell County remains committed to public safety and urges residents to exercise caution during this heightened period of wildfire risk.

02/19/2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with the men and women of Loudon County Fire & Rescue. Per official reports, one firefighter was killed in an explosion due to a gas leak, with 10 other firefighters injured.

12/16/2023

We would like to thank the board of supervisors Maggie Asbury and the others. Tazewell county and Baptist Valley fire departments for making the 2023 Kids Christmas party happen. We couldn’t do it without each one of you. Our late Chief Jim Brewster loved Christmas and enjoyed watching the kids have a good night. We are already talking and planning the 2024 event. If you would like to help please reach out and let me know. We would love to challenge all the departments in Tazewell county to join in for 2024

11/20/2023

Please share with anyone interested in pursuing an EMT certification!

Enrollment is now open for our Spring EMT classes! They will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights in Big Stone Gap (MECC), Richlands (SWCC), and Abingdon (VHCC). The classes will begin on January 11th and run through May 4th that will include four Saturday sessions.

Financial aid is available through the college, as well as scholarship funding through the Virginia Office of EMS, so most students have LITTLE, TO NO, OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS for these courses. No up-front deposit is required to enroll!

For information on how to enroll, please contact Bill Akers at (276)964-7729 or by email at [email protected].

03/12/2023

One step closer to getting white truck finished. Skid unit picked up and installed. Thanks to Phillip. Water leak found. Heater fixed and going. It was a productive day yesterday.

01/05/2023

Thank You Jimmy for everything you done for the community, the fire department, and all of the departments members throughout your years of service and dedication! We will surely miss you!

Share Memories and Support the Family.

12/18/2022

Christmas 2022. Each year gets a little better.

11/24/2022

Happy thanksgiving from all of us to all of you.

10/30/2022

Halloween 2022!