Courtland Volunteer Fire Department

05/18/2026

05/13/2026

04/04/2026

-Working Fire-

CVFD units (E42,E41,E43) were dispatched/responded to reports of a Shed Fire behind a residence at 1648hrs. While enroute, units were advised that a shed, 3 vehicles, a boat, and the woods were also on fire and the fire was also impinging on a garage in a neighboring yard.

E42 arrived on scene at 1658hrs and quickly stretched two hand lines for fire attack. E41, E43, and Hunterdale Volunteer Fire Department E56 arrived shortly after and assisted with fire attack operations. T52 was assigned water supply for E42. Fire was marked under control at 1713hrs. Crews remained on scene conducting overhaul operations to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. Courtland Volunteer Rescue Squad assessed and treated 1 patient and obtained a patient refusal.

Thanks to the quick thinking and hard working actions of neighbors prior to FD arrival, the neighboring garage only sustained minimal heat damage.

All CVFD crews cleared the scene at 1808hrs and returned to service.

02/17/2026

CVFD units Engine 42 & Brush 44 responded to the 25500 Blk of Indian Branch Ln this afternoon for a report of a brush fire out of control in a yard along with Ivor Volunteer Fire Department and Courtland Volunteer Rescue Squad. Crews arrived on scene to a working fire appx 1+ acre in size with numerous exposures. Crews were quickly able to contain and extinguish the fire without any damage to the threatened exposures. All units operated on scene for approximately 45 minutes before returning to service.

02/14/2026

*CVFD Responds to Multiple First Due Brush Fires*

CVFD crews B44 & E42 were dispatched to the 24300 Blk of Washington Dr for a brush fire in the backyard impinging on a shed. Boykins Fire-Rescue (E11) who was backfilling for Sta.3) also responded. B44 arrived on scene to a working brush fire in the backyard appx .5 acre in size. The fire had caused minor damage to the shed but crews were quickly able to bring the fire under control. Responding units: B44,E42,E11,M46

While operating on Washington Dr, CVFD was dispatched to the 17300 Blk of River Rd for a brush fire. E42 & E11 were released from the scene to respond. Due to units being initially tied up on the first fire, Sedley Volunteer Fire Department and Hunterdale Volunteer Fire Department were automatically dispatched. B44 was able to complete all operations on Washington Dr and respond to River Rd. E42 arrived on scene to a working brush fire behind multiple residences that had gotten into the woods. Crews quickly contained and extinguished the fire. Responding units included E42,E43,B44,E11,B85,E81,E82,B53.

Also as a reminder, tomorrow is February 15th. February 15th marks the starts of the Burn Ban in the State of Virginia by Virginia Department of Forestry. This burn ban runs through April 30th.

02/09/2026

Always thankful training opportunities, especially right in our own back yard! Big thanks to Southampton Towing for their continued dedication and unwavering support for local fire/ems and the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Instructors for teaching, sharing their wisdom and knowledge!

02/06/2026

Our prayers and heartfelt condolences are with our brothers and sisters at Capron Volunteer Fire-Rescue and the family and friends of Chris Blue! Rest Easy Brother!

02/03/2026

Last night, CVFD held its Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet to celebrate a safe and successful 2025 year.

First, we would like to give a huge thank you to Steve and Brandon Ivey with Nothin’ Butt Fun Catering for providing a wonderful meal that was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

A great time was had by all, as the previous year at CVFD was discussed, highlighting the busy call volume year with numerous working incidents!

3 Awards were presented for the 2025 Year and we would like to send out a big congratulations to each of the recipients as they were all very deserving!

Firefighter of the Year: FF Chase Johnson

Fire Officer of the Year: Captain Ned Lankford

Top Call Runner: FF Adam Moore

We remain thankful to all that support and allow us at CVFD to accomplish the things we do on a daily basis. We look forward to a safe and successful 2026 year - if January was any indication of how 2026 will be for CVFD, we are in for a very busy one as it was our busiest month on recent record!

01/26/2026

CVFD crews (E42,E41) also responded to Trinity Church Rd this afternoon for a report of logging equipment on fire inside a shop. E42 arrived on scene and stretched the initial attack line off of Sedley Volunteer Fire Department E81 for fire attack. E42 crew fully extinguished the fire which was being held in check by owners prior to arrival. E42 & E41 cleared.

01/24/2026

CVFD units E42,B44,E41 responded at 10:44am to assist Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department & Boykins Fire-Rescue with a working fire involving multiple structures, vehicles, and a cutover.

E42 crew was assigned to assist with fire attack operations on the structures. E42 was also involved in water supply operations.

B44 was assigned leader of the forestry division and worked to extinguish and keep the woods fire under control. E41 was assigned water supply for the forestry division.

CVFD units remained on scene for approximately 5 hours before being cleared by command.