Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department

05/16/2026

Today’s car wash was a huge success, and we want to send a heartfelt thank you to the entire Ferrum community for the incredible support.

To everyone who stopped by, donated, brought their vehicles out, shared our posts- thank you. Your continued support means more to us than words can express. Events like this help us continue serving our community and maintaining the equipment and resources needed to respond when called upon.

A special thank you to all of our volunteers who gave up their Saturday morning to help wash vehicles. We’re also extremely grateful to our local businesses and supporters who donated supplies and helped make today possible.

We are proud to serve such a strong and supportive community. Thank you again from all of us at Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department.

05/15/2026

Big things are happening this Saturday with your local fire departments!

Start your morning with us at the Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department for our Car Wash Fundraiser from 8 AM until Noon. Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated as we continue serving our community. Come out, get your vehicle cleaned up, and support your local volunteers!

📍 9626 Franklin St, Ferrum, VA 24088

Then head over that afternoon to support our neighboring department, Callaway Volunteer Fire Department, as they celebrate their 60th Anniversary Celebration!

🎶 Live music from 3 PM – 9 PM
🌮 Food trucks on site
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly event
🎟️ Free admission

Parking will be available at Callaway Elementary School.

We’re proud to serve alongside such a great neighboring department. Come out Saturday, support your local fire departments, and enjoy a full day of community fun! 🚒

05/13/2026

Big shoutout to Liquid Performance for supporting our upcoming car wash fundraiser! They generously donated 6 sponges, 12 bottles of tire & rim cleaner, and 6 gallons of wash & wax to help make this event a success.

Based right here in Rocky Mount, Virginia, Liquid Performance produces high-quality, American-made performance chemicals. We truly appreciate their support of our department and community!

If you’re looking for quality automotive, marine, motorcycle, or powersport products, be sure to reach out to Liquid Performance for any of your performance chemical and maintenance needs.

📍 Liquid Performance
685 Tripple Creek Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

📞 (540) 489-2066

🌐 https://www.liquidperformance.com

Be sure to come out and support the Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department Car Wash on May 16th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

05/06/2026

Tonight, the members of the Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department held our regular training meeting a little differently - with a special presentation to our Auxiliary.

Our Auxiliary plays a vital role in supporting the department and our community. While they may not be the ones responding to emergency calls, they are always working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. From organizing fundraisers and community events, to providing rehab support at incidents, assisting with administrative tasks, and helping care for our members, the Auxiliary is an essential part of our fire family.

Their dedication allows our firefighters to focus on emergency response, knowing they have a strong support system standing behind them.

If you’ve ever wanted to give back to your community but aren’t interested in fighting fires, the Auxiliary is a great way to get involved. We are always looking for individuals who want to make a difference and be part of something bigger.

Interested in joining or learning more? Reach out to us, we’d love to have you on the team! 🚒

05/05/2026

‼️ Increased Fire Danger ‼️

Virginia's official spring fire season may have ended on April 30, but the ongoing drought and current weather conditions are keeping wildfire risk elevated.🔥📈 The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) reports increased fire danger across most of Virginia today, May 5, due to low humidity and gusty winds. Postpone outdoor burning and use extra caution with all potential ignition sources.

05/02/2026

🚒🧼 Car Wash Fundraiser 🧼🚒

Join us at the Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department for a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, May 16th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM!

Bring your dirty cars, trucks, and SUVs and let us get them shining while you support a great cause. All proceeds go toward helping us continue to serve and protect our community.

☀️ Weather permitting

Come out, say hello, and help us make a difference, one clean car at a time!

04/16/2026

🔥 Increased Fire Risk Today 🔥

Conditions are primed for fire to spread quickly due to high temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds. Even a small spark can turn into a fast-moving fire.

🚫 Avoid outdoor burning
🚬 Properly dispose of ci******es
🔥 Use extreme caution with grills, equipment, and anything that could create sparks

If you see smoke or fire, report it immediately.

Stay alert and help keep our community safe.

04/08/2026

On scene of a structure fire recently. Engine 3 and Attack 14 with water supply. 🚒🔥
Strong work folks!

03/24/2026

Yesterday; Pumper 3, Brush 3, and Tanker 3 responded to assist with a brush fire in the area of Fairystone Park Road. Officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry estimated the fire to be approximately 20 acres in size.

Multiple agencies worked together to bring the incident under control, including Fairystone Fire (27), Woolwine Fire (24), Jeb Stuart Rescue (Station 3), and Patrick County (Station 6), Henry Fire (14), Ferrum Fire (3), Callaway Fire (5), Rocky Mount Fire (1), Fork Mountain Fire (8), Franklin County Fire & EMS and the Virginia Department of Forestry.

We would like to thank all responding agencies for their teamwork and dedication in protecting our community. We would also like to extend a special thank you to those who provided food and rehab support for crews on scene—your generosity and support do not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated.

🚫 Reminder: Virginia’s 4 PM Burning Law is currently in effect (February 15 – April 30).

The 4 PM Burning Law bans open-air burning prior to 4:00 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 4:00 p.m. and midnight as long as the burner takes proper precautions and attends the fire at all times.

Please do your part to help prevent wildfires and keep our community safe.

02/10/2026

Ferrum VFD is saddened to hear of the passing of Gary Shively. Gary was a member of our Board of Directors for several years and was always willing to help us out on our breakfasts every year. We will surely miss him. Thank you Gary for your service to Ferrum VFD and the citizens of Franklin County.
Beth Shively , Garrett Shively and Walker Shively we love you all!

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of retired Deputy Gary Shively following a short illness.

Deputy Shively dedicated 42 years of his adult life to serving the citizens of our county as a deputy sheriff. He began his career in the Corrections Division before moving into Patrol and later Investigations.

After retiring from full-time service in 2013, Gary continued his commitment to public service by returning in a part-time role as a court bailiff, where he served until his final retirement in March of 2025.

Gary’s legacy of service extends beyond his own remarkable career. He leaves behind a proud tradition of public service through both of his sons.

His oldest son, Garrett, joined the Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department in 2002, advancing through the ranks to Junior Advisor and Lieutenant. In 2016, Garrett joined Franklin County’s career fire service as a Firefighter/EMT.

Gary’s younger son, Walker, joined the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in 2014 and has served in both the Corrections and Patrol Divisions, where he continues to do so with the same honor and distinction as his father.

Gary was immensely proud of his sons and the paths they chose in service to their community.

The Office of the Sheriff extends our deepest sympathies to Gary’s wife, Beth; his sons, Garrett and Walker; and the entire Shively family as they navigate this difficult time.