Albemarle County Fire Rescue

Albemarle County Fire Rescue Providing emergency service, education, and prevention to the citizens and visitors of Albemarle County. We answer around 14,000 calls for service each year

Albemarle County is 726 square miles located in Central Virginia with a population of 104,000 residents. Our county surrounds the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia and includes a wide variety of protection demands from residential to industrial. We have the Home of Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, high security government facilities, two colleges and some of the most beautif

ul scenic views. The fire and rescue system consist of 6 fire stations, 4 rescue stations, and 4 combination stations with 500 volunteers and 110 career staff.

08/30/2026
08/29/2026

2026 Rowing for Responders! Here we go!

** Information Release **On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at approximately 9:48 p.m., career and volunteer units from Albemar...
08/24/2026

** Information Release **

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at approximately 9:48 p.m., career and volunteer units from Albemarle County Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of Simmons Gap Road in D**e.

An ACFR Battalion Chief arrived on scene at approximately 10:07 p.m. to find a mobile home fully engulfed by fire. The first fire suppression apparatus arrived at approximately 10:09 p.m., and crews began searching for occupants and working to bring the fire under control.

One resident was inside the residence at the time of the fire and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Albemarle County Fire Marshal's Office.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue reminds residents to test their smoke alarms regularly. If you need help checking your alarms or installing one, or if you cannot afford a smoke alarm, contact ACFR for assistance at 434-296-5833, option 6.

Storms can bring down trees and power lines, creating serious hazards in our community. If you come across a downed powe...
08/20/2026

Storms can bring down trees and power lines, creating serious hazards in our community. If you come across a downed power line, remember:

- Don’t touch it. Always assume a downed power line is energized.
- Stay at least 30 feet away. Keep others and pets away, too.
- Never drive over a downed power line.
- Call 911 if a power line is down or creating a hazard.
- Never try to move a power line or remove a tree that is touching one.

08/17/2026

🚣‍♀️ 24 HOURS. ONE IMPORTANT MISSION.

FF Suzanne Herndon is taking on a 24 hour row to raise awareness for su***de prevention and the importance of mental health support, especially within the first responder community.

📅 August 29–30, 2026
⏰ Starting at 10 a.m. on August 29
📍 Station 16, Pantops

You can stop by Station 16 to cheer Suzanne on or hop on a rower and join her during the challenge. The entire event will also be streamed live on Facebook.

Want to honor a loved one during the event? Send a photo to [email protected].

Address

460 Stagecoach Road
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Telephone

+14342965833

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