Ceres Vol. Fire Dept.

04/15/2026

03/08/2026

It is with heavy hearts that the Ceres Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of our brother, Larry Tibbs #132.

Larry served our department and community with dedication for many years and, up until recent years, proudly served as Fire Chief. His leadership, commitment to the fire service, and love for helping others left a lasting impact on our department and the Ceres community.

Larry was also known for his great sense of humor, always bringing laughter and light to the firehouse. His service, leadership, and friendship will never be forgotten. Please keep Larry’s family, friends, and our department members in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

01/08/2026

On January 7, 2026, the Ceres Fire Department responded to a brush fire in Poor Valley. Members fought fire in steep terraine for approximately one hour. Thank you to all the members that helped extinguish the fire.

12/28/2025

Today, around 12:45 pm, the fire department responded to a plane crash on West Bluegrass Trail. Upon arriving, the two occupants in the plane had already self-extracted. Members gained control of a fuel leak that was flowing into the nearby creek. Thank you to all the members and agencies that worked together on this call.

09/20/2025

Yesterday, at approximately 6pm, CVFD responded to the Appalachian trail head for search and rescue operations for a hiker in distress. Members undertook a 6-mile round-trip hike. We appreciate the efforts of the fire department members, Bland County Sheriffs Office, and Bland County Rescue Squad. Response was cleared around 11pm.

08/29/2025

Our department is taking a significant leap forward, thanks to your incredible support! We're eager to introduce our new used fire truck, which will enhance our ability to serve the community. Please join us on Saturday (8/30) at 4pm at Ol'Lystra for our annual chicken BBQ, located near the 300 block of West Bluegrass Trail, Ceres, Va. We're grateful for your continued generosity and look forward to seeing you Saturday! Proceeds from our chicken BBQ will be used to finalize the purchase of the truck and gear needed to be fully equipped.

08/10/2025

Hope to see you there!

07/04/2025

We are fortunate to be part of a community that provides numerous activities for its residents. Members from Ceres Vol. Fire Dept alongside Bland County Vol. Fire Dept. enjoyed themselves spraying water for the Bland County Water Parade. Don’t forget, there will be more July 4th festivities going on in Ceres starting at 4:30 pm. We hope to see you there! 🎆

05/18/2025

May 17, 2025: Fire departments from Bland, Ceres, Hollybrook, and Rocky Gap responded to a barn fire on Walker’s Creek Road in Bland. Responders encountered a fully-involved structure upon arrival. Crews worked diligently for several hours to contain the fire, but unfortunately, the structure was a total loss.

04/17/2025

If you see smoke in Ceres today, there is a controlled burn near Huff Hollow & Little Brushy.