Chesterfield County Fire and EMS

Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Welcome to the official Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Facebook page. For emergencies, dial 911. We are COMPASSIONATE to those we serve and each other.

In order to protect life, property and the environment, we recognize that “great service is provided by great people” who are guided by a set of principles and values. We will constantly strive to take care of each other and provide for the safety, health and well-being of our members. We will promote teamwork in meeting our goals and encourage initiative in continuously improving our individual p

erformance as well as the quality of both our external and internal services and programs. To be successful as an organization, we must listen and communicate honestly, accurately and in a timely manner to foster trust and understanding. Furthermore, we have an expectation that our members will conduct themselves in accordance with the department’s organizational values:

We are DEDICATED to providing the highest quality of public safety services to the citizens and visitors of our county in a SAFE, effective and timely manner. We are HONEST in all of our interactions with others. We have the highest sense of INTEGRITY to earn the trust and respect of our citizens and coworkers. We have COURAGE to do what is right for our community, the department and our members. We are ACCOUNTABLE to our citizens, the department and each other for our actions and for achieving the highest professional standards.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST FIREFIGHTERS!Members of Recruit School 69 graduated today! A graduation ceremony was held ...
12/20/2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST FIREFIGHTERS!

Members of Recruit School 69 graduated today! A graduation ceremony was held at Victory Tabernacle Church this morning.

The 22 new firefighters range in age from 18 to 48 and come from a variety of different backgrounds, including a former professional athlete, members of the military, even former law enforcement. Several also have family members who are already firefighters with Chesterfield Fire and EMS.

Congratulations to our new firefighters and welcome to the Chesterfield Fire & EMS family!

Firefighter Rick R. Armijo
Firefighter James E. Battle, Jr.
Firefighter Aaron J. Bousquet
Firefighter Austin M. Carroll
Firefighter Matthew A. Cope
Firefighter Casey A. Fleming
Firefighter Ethan J. Hardy
Firefighter Joseph J. Lupacchino
Firefighter Mohamed Maqsher
Firefighter Joseph W. Miller
Firefighter Rosario A. Miller
Firefighter Jeffrey T. Oliver, Jr.
Firefighter Justin R. Po***ck
Firefighter Davis “Oz” Potter
Firefighter Christopher Riley Rakes
Firefighter Andrew A. Renn
Firefighter Treigh W. Stone
Firefighter Matthew Corbin Talley
Firefighter Joshua N. Vannoy
Firefighter Charles B. Williams II
Firefighter Griffent E. Yancey, Jr.
Firefighter Noah W. Yates

Today is the day! 22 members of Recruit School 69 are about to graduate and become firefighters!Here’s a look at some of...
12/20/2024

Today is the day! 22 members of Recruit School 69 are about to graduate and become firefighters!

Here’s a look at some of what the recruits have been up to the last few months leading up to graduation.

If you would like to attend today’s ceremony, it is open to the public. It is being held at Victory Tabernacle Church on Genito Road at 10 a.m.

We wanted to share a few more photos from last week’s Valor Awards. During the ceremony, which was held at the Greater R...
12/20/2024

We wanted to share a few more photos from last week’s Valor Awards.

During the ceremony, which was held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, two of our firefighters were recognized for their bravery and heroism on the job.

Captain Bryce Ford and Firefighter Greg Potter were both awarded bronze Valor Awards for helping rescue people from the second and third floors of a burning apartment building last year.

In total, 16 first responders from across Central Virginia were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty to help others.

Valor RVA

12/19/2024

Oh no! Not the Inflatable Santa! 🎅

We hope you've enjoyed the Grinch's mischievous adventures at Fire Station 5!

Having a little fun and learning two important lessons at the same time! Last week, the future firefighters of Recruit S...
12/19/2024

Having a little fun and learning two important lessons at the same time! Last week, the future firefighters of Recruit School 69 spent some time in the pool learning how to rescue someone who may be injured in the water. They also learned how to float in their turnout gear if they need to go into the pool, lake, or other body of water in an emergency.

After months of hard work and training, the recruits graduate on Friday! A ceremony is being held at 10 a.m. at Victory Tabernacle Church on Genito Road.

Check out these photos of firefighters on Engine 218 and Truck 214 helping get someone out of an overturned vehicle on R...
12/19/2024

Check out these photos of firefighters on Engine 218 and Truck 214 helping get someone out of an overturned vehicle on Ramblewood Drive earlier this evening (Wednesday). Thankfully, there were no serious injuries.

At 4:21 p.m. this afternoon, Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews received a call for a house fire in the 9900 block of Peace...
12/19/2024

At 4:21 p.m. this afternoon, Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews received a call for a house fire in the 9900 block of Peacefield Lane. The first firefighters that arrived on scene found heavy fire coming from a two-story home. They were able to mark the fire under control in less than an hour. There were no injuries.

It appears the fire started in the garage and the cause remains under investigation. One adult, three children, and a dog are displaced and being assisted by the Red Cross.

Today we pause to remember Firefighter Brad McNeer on the 25th anniversary of his death.Firefighter McNeer died in the l...
12/18/2024

Today we pause to remember Firefighter Brad McNeer on the 25th anniversary of his death.

Firefighter McNeer died in the line of duty on December 18, 1999. He was involved in an accident on Old Buckingham Road while responding to a call. McNeer was 22 years old and was a volunteer firefighter with the Bon Air Volunteer Fire Company.

Following his death, a memorial scholarship fund was set up in his honor. Today, the Memorial Flame will be lit for 24 hours in his memory.

The Public Safety Dive Academy continues this week. Ten new members of Chesterfield Fire and EMS’s Scuba Rescue team are...
12/18/2024

The Public Safety Dive Academy continues this week. Ten new members of Chesterfield Fire and EMS’s Scuba Rescue team are participating in the three week long course.

Last week, they spent time diving in the James River at Robious Landing Park. This week they are at two different locations.

To successful complete the Public Safety Dive Academy, each student must complete a minimum of 10 open water dives with at least 20 minutes of bottom time.

Candidates interested in testing to become a member of the Scuba Rescue Team must possess a Basic Open Water Diver Certification from a nationally recognized diving agency. Within one year of getting on the team, they must complete an advanced open water certification class. The Dive Academy will then certify them in Full Mask Diving, Dry Suit Diving, Emergency Response Diving International (ERDI), Public Safety Diver I & II, and Surface Supply Air Diver.

12/17/2024

The Grinch and his elves are still stirring up trouble in Fire Station 5, literally!

All joking aside, our firefighters enjoy it when visitors stop by the station, even the Grinch!

12/16/2024

The Grinch is causing a little mischief at Station 5 in Midlothian!

You can go over to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office’s page to see more of his holiday adventures!

Just after 9:30 a.m. this morning (Monday), Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews responded to a gas leak in the 6800 block of...
12/16/2024

Just after 9:30 a.m. this morning (Monday), Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews responded to a gas leak in the 6800 block of Lake Harbour Drive. The first firefighters that arrived on scene found propane leaking from a vehicle outside the Tractor Supply. The store and the immediate area were evacuated as a precaution until the gas leak could be contained.

The incident was marked under control in about an hour and a half and there were no injuries.

If you are afraid of heights, this is not for you! Here’s a look at the future firefighters of Recruit School 69 repelli...
12/16/2024

If you are afraid of heights, this is not for you! Here’s a look at the future firefighters of Recruit School 69 repelling at our Enon Training Center!

As recruit school winds down, they get to try out some of things specialty teams do. For some of the recruits, this was the first time they’ve ever done anything like this!

This is the last week of Recruit School 69! The future firefighters graduate on Friday at 10 a.m. at Victory Tabernacle Church on Genito Road. The graduation ceremony is open to anyone who would like to attend!

At 10:36 a.m. this morning (Sunday), Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews responded to a fire alarm at a commercial laundry f...
12/15/2024

At 10:36 a.m. this morning (Sunday), Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews responded to a fire alarm at a commercial laundry facility in the 2400 block of Oak Lake Boulevard. The first firefighters that arrived on scene found smoke coming out of the building and fire inside a dryer.

Crews were able to quickly put the fire out, and it was marked under control in 30 minutes after firefighters made sure the fire was contained to the dryer. The business is expected to remain open.

Our firefighters train in all kinds of weather. This photo was taken as new members of the Scuba Rescue Team participate...
12/14/2024

Our firefighters train in all kinds of weather. This photo was taken as new members of the Scuba Rescue Team participated in the Dive Academy on Lake Chesdin on Wednesday.

Water rescues happen in all conditions, so they train even when it’s like this, so are ready in the event of a real emergency.

CONSTRUCTION WORKER RESCUED FROM TRENCH Just after 11:30 a.m. this morning (Friday), Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews res...
12/13/2024

CONSTRUCTION WORKER RESCUED FROM TRENCH

Just after 11:30 a.m. this morning (Friday), Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews responded to a call for a confined space rescue at the intersection of Lake Eloise Loop and Idylwood Drive, off Genito Road. The first firefighters that arrived on scene found a construction worker, injured inside a 15 foot deep hole.

Members of our Urban Search and Rescue and Technical Rescue Teams were also called in help get the worker out. It took a little more than an hour to safely extricate him. He was flown by MedFlight to a local hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

This is proof our firefighters help the community in many different ways!This poor little kitty got a fish hook stuck in...
12/13/2024

This is proof our firefighters help the community in many different ways!

This poor little kitty got a fish hook stuck in her lip yesterday and her owner had no idea how to get it out. But the firefighters from Station 21 A-Shift were able to help cut it out.

Artemis' owner was so thankful she wanted to make sure the firefighters got the recognition they deserved… and as you can see, she looks much happier after the hook was removed! 😻

Earlier this week, public safety advocate Brad Hughes shared his story with the future firefighters of Recruit School 69...
12/13/2024

Earlier this week, public safety advocate Brad Hughes shared his story with the future firefighters of Recruit School 69, stressing the importance of safety when responding to a crash or any other incident on the side of the highway.

In 2014, Brad was helping a driver, stopped on the side of Midlothian Turnpike, when he was struck by a distracted driver, resulting in the loss of his legs. Since then, he’s been a tireless advocate for the Move Over Law, supporting and protecting first responders.

Address

P. O. Box 40
Chesterfield, VA
23832

Telephone

+18047481426

Website

https://www.chesterfield.gov/1163/County-Social-Media-Accounts-and-Comment

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Chesterfield County Fire and EMS posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Chesterfield County Fire and EMS:

Videos

Learn more about some of the innovative things Chesterfield Fire and EMS does
Learn more about some of the innovative things Chesterfield Fire and EMS does

Want to learn more about Chesterfield Fire and EMS? Check out this video on some of the innovative and cutting-edge things our firefighters do. Want to become a part of our team? We are hiring right now! You have less than a week to apply! To learn more or to fill out an application, check out the link below 👇 https://www.chesterfield.gov/590/Career-FirefighterEMT-Recruitment

Want a job with Chesterfield Fire and EMS? Check out this video, created by one of our own firefighters! If you are interested, we are hiring right now. To apply, check out the link below 👇 https://www.chesterfield.gov/590/Career-FirefighterEMT-Recruitment 🎥: Lt. Tom Corliss-Dade

Here’s more video of today’s fire on Happy Hill Road, taken by a member of our drone team. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Here’s more video from Sunday’s rescue on Humpback Rock in Augusta County. Chesterfield firefighters, who are a part of the MedFlight program, were called in help hoist a hiker to safety. That person got injured on the trail and was unable to hike out. After the hiker was dropped off in a nearby parking lot to be transported by ambulance to the hospital, MedFlight flew back up the mountain to pick up one of our paramedics who was hoisted down to help secure the injured hiker. MedFlight is a partnership between Chesterfield Fire and EMS and Virginia State Police. The helicopter is often called in to help rescue people in difficult terrain.

TABLETOP FIRE POTS RECALLED OVER BURN DANGERS You’ve probably seen them for sale on Amazon. Or you may own one. Nearly 90,000 Colsen-branded tabletop fire pots are being recalled because people are being seriously burned while refilling them. In Chesterfield alone, two people have suffered life-threatening burns. Please watch this video we put together with our partners at VCU Health's Evans-Haynes Burn Center on the hidden dangers of these fire pots and how to safely refill one.

This week (October 6-12th) is Fire Prevention Week and Lt. Dervon Hayes has a message for you! If you have time this week, we encourage you to stop by your local fire station and meet the firefighters who protect and serve our community!

Here’s video from a night rescue that Virginia Task Force 8 (VA-TF8) was involved in on Friday with the Salem Fire & EMS Department. After several long days of working around the clock on rescues and evacuations, VA-TF8, which is made up of members of Chesterfield Fire and EMS’s Technical Rescue and Scuba Rescue Teams, is now demobilizing and heading home. All 19 members are expected to arrive back in Chesterfield later this evening. We’ll have an update once they return.

Chesterfield Fire and EMS: An Innovated and Collaborative Approach to Firefighting
Chesterfield Fire and EMS: An Innovated and Collaborative Approach to Firefighting

Have you seen this video yet? It showcases some of the amazing and innovative things Chesterfield Fire and EMS does on a regular basis.

MEDFLIGHT CREW RESCUES INJURED HIKER On Sunday afternoon, Chesterfield firefighters, who are a part of the MedFlight program, were called to the Devil’s Marble Yard in Rockbridge County to rescue an injured hiker who was unable to safely make it off the trail. Local first responders were able to locate the injured hiker and stabilize them until MedFlight arrived on scene. While the State Police pilot held the aircraft steady, a Chesterfield firefighter was lowered 150 feet to the ground, secured the hiker, then hoisted them to safety. The crew then transported the hiker to a trauma center 10 minutes away to be treated for their injuries. This is the second rescue mission the MedFlight crew has completed in the last month. MedFlight, which is a partnership between Chesterfield Fire and EMS and Virginia State Police, is uniquely equipped and staffed to perform rescue operations, then immediately transition to a med-evac role to handle trauma care. This highly technical mission could not have been completed without the expertise of the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department in Rockbridge County, the communications capabilities of the Virginia Emergency Operations Center and the partnership between Chesterfield Fire and EMS and Virginia State Police.

Shortcuts

Share

Category