Elliston Volunteer Fire Department

03/28/2026

REMINDER! 🚨

Virginia’s 4 p.m. burning law is in effect until April 30. Note that some localities may have even more restrictive regulations on outdoor burning, so check with your locality before starting any outdoor burning.

🔥 Open-air burning is banned prior to 4 p.m. if the fire is within 300 feet of the woods or dry grass which could carry fire to the woods.

🔥 Burning is allowed between 4 p.m. and midnight as long as the burner takes proper precautions and attends the fire at all times.

Check out more info here: https://bit.ly/3FbZ7BR

03/07/2026

Reminder daylight savings time is here, a perfect time to check and test the batteries in your smoke alarms. Also if it is older than ten years it's time to replace it

02/26/2026

02/19/2026

Reminder of the burn law in effect, please call NRV 911 at (540)382-4343 to log your controlled burn, also please refrain from burning during windy or dry conditions.

12/28/2025

December, January, and February are the peak months for heating fires. Space heaters are most often involved in these incidents.

Stay safe by keeping space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn, and always turn them off when leaving the room or going to bed. Go to nfpa.org/winterfreeze for more tips.

12/28/2025

Awareness saves lives. 💙 In the span of just one week, two young autistic children were rescued alive after wandering and being found in water. These outcomes were possible because responding officers knew to search water first—a critical understanding when an autistic child is missing.

At NAA, we continue to raise awareness about wandering and water safety because the risks are real—and preventable.

We are grateful these stories ended in rescue, not tragedy. Let’s keep working together to protect autistic children and support families with empathy, education, and action.

🔗 Learn more about wandering prevention and water safety on NAA's website.
🔗 Links to the stories are in the comments.

12/19/2025

11/26/2025

11/23/2025

When bad weather hits and the power goes out, know how to use your portable generator safely:

✅ Use outdoors only, away from doors, windows, and vents
✅ Have working CO alarms in your home
⚡ Keep away from wet areas to prevent shock
🔥 Never refuel while it’s running
🔌 Use heavy-duty extension cords

This , learn more about generator safety and the dangers of carbon monoxide: 👉 nfpa.org/generatorsafety

11/20/2025

ICYMI: your input is needed for a Fire and Rescue/EMS Study. Complete the survey at bit.ly/fire-ems-study-2025

Montgomery County has partnered with Mission CIT, LLC to complete a comprehensive study of the County's Fire and Rescue/EMS system, including services provided in the Town of Blacksburg and Town of Christiansburg, VA and by the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad.

Read more about it at https://montva.com/1/news/n/2025/11/05/share-your-feedback-on-fire-and-rescue-services

11/01/2025

Also remember to replace alarms older than ten years!!!

Don't forget to test your smoke alarms tomorrow! For more smoke alarm info, visit: nfpa.org/smokealarms

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!!!! Have fun and be safe!!