Henrico County Fire Station 1

Henrico County Fire Station 1 Home to Squad 1, Truck 1, Ambulance 1, and Henrico`s Technical Rescue Team Fire Station 1 is located at 110 E. Azalea Avenue.

It was originally constructed in 1970 to house an engine company and a truck company. Today, Station 1 is home to a fire medic, the division fuel truck and and the Division’s Technical Rescue Team. Station 1 is first-due to the Richmond International Raceway, home to two NASCAR weekends each year.

The fellas on A-Shift caught some truck work in station 21's first due this afternoon. Thanks as always to Commonwealth ...
03/18/2026

The fellas on A-Shift caught some truck work in station 21's first due this afternoon. Thanks as always to Commonwealth Media Group, LLC for getting us some sweet action shots of that beauty at work 😍

Exciting news from Bill Boger, our L1568 Union President. Can't wait to hear the stories that come pouring in from our r...
03/17/2026

Exciting news from Bill Boger, our L1568 Union President. Can't wait to hear the stories that come pouring in from our retirees that spent time riding this rig!

"OLD ENGINE 3 IS COMING HOME TO HIGHLAND SPRINGS.

Henrico Local 1568 is proud to announce that old Engine 3, a 1966 Ford Oren, has been purchased by the association and is coming back to live in its original home, which now serves as our union hall.

The engine was previously owned by Mr. Bill Jones. He graciously agreed to sell us the engine for our use. We will be working to restore it to its full glory to represent the history of Henrico Fire and Local 1568.

We would like to acknowledge Bill Jones, Dep. Chief James Courtney, Capt. David Wood and others who have helped (and are continuing to help) bring this apparatus back home. More information will be coming out soon. And if any retiree or active member wants to help with any of the restoration work, please reach out."

Nothing beats realistic training—though, admittedly, "realistic" usually involves a bit more sweat and significantly mor...
03/09/2026

Nothing beats realistic training—though, admittedly, "realistic" usually involves a bit more sweat and significantly more corn in your boots than your average Tuesday.
This past week, we were lucky enough to hold our quarterly CVTRT (Central Virginia Technical Rescue Team) drill at Engel Farms in Hanover County. While it might look like we were just playing in a giant sandbox, the reality is a lot more "Indiana Jones" and a lot less "beach day."

The "Corn-undrum":
We practiced scenarios involving multiple patients engulfed in grain silos. For those who haven’t spent much time hanging out in agricultural storage, here’s the scary truth: standing on gold-colored quicksand.
•The Sink Factor:
The more you fight, the deeper you go.
•The Pressure:
It’s not just about "sinking"; grain is heavy. Once you're waist-deep, the inward pressure can make it nearly impossible to expand your lungs to breathe.
•The Full Submerge:
Total engulfment can happen in seconds, turning a storage unit into a vacuum of organic material.
•What We Did:
We ran through various rescue tactics in a "somewhat" controlled environment. This allowed every member on scene to experience the physical demands of a grain rescue—which is about as close to a real-world nightmare as we can get without actually calling for backup.

Pro Tip: If you ever find yourself in a silo, try to stay calm and create an air pocket around your face. Also, maybe just... don't go in the silo.

A massive thanks to Hanover County Fire-EMS Department for coordinating the logistics and to Engel Farms for letting us take over their facilities. It’s partnerships like these that ensure when things go sideways, we’re ready to pull you out of the kernels.

Our boys on B-Shift are starting their day with a small fire on division 2 of an apartment building in station 7's first...
02/27/2026

Our boys on B-Shift are starting their day with a small fire on division 2 of an apartment building in station 7's first due.
Great work by Trucks 6,1, and 22 (now running out of sta.23 for an extended bit) getting all the ground ladders to cover the fire apartment and two exposures efficiently. The engine company stretched and got the fire knocked down pretty quick, but there were still three 35' ladders in truck beds ready for quick deployment to division 3 if needed. 👌🏻

Huge congratulations to our very own Assistant Chief Mark Cumashot and Lieutenant D.J. Jennings - pictured here (in this...
02/19/2026

Huge congratulations to our very own Assistant Chief Mark Cumashot and Lieutenant D.J. Jennings - pictured here (in this stolen photo from the internet) with our fire chief, Jackson Baynard. They are this year's recipients of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Virginia's Fire Service Training. While most of us are still trying to figure out how to properly don a PFD, these two were busy rewriting the literal book on how not to drown.

Here is the breakdown of their big win at the Virginia Fire and Rescue Conference:

The "Overachiever" Summary
• The Award: The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Virginia’s Fire Service Training. (Try saying that three times fast without needing a glass of water).
• The Work: They helped re-develop the VDFP water rescue curriculum.
• The Vibe: Essentially, if you find yourself in a body of water you didn't intend to be in, these are the guys who helped develop the manual and conduct the training for rescue professionals across the great state of Virginia to get you back to dry land with your dignity (mostly) intact.

D.J. was originally assinged as a fireman here who promoted and is currently the Truck Lt. here on B-Shift, and Mark is a former Station 1 fireman, Lt, and Capt. that also spent many years here at 110 Azalea Ave. All of us here at #1 take all the credit due for helping develop these guys into the award winning officers they are today 😆.

Thanks again for the shout out from Tractordrawnaerial.com! Forget the truck for a minute though... Can we talk about Se...
02/12/2026

Thanks again for the shout out from Tractordrawnaerial.com!

Forget the truck for a minute though...

Can we talk about Sean's beautiful MUSTACHE?!?

Today we celebrate—and honestly, mostly just announce—the retirement of Captain Timmy Hancock! His official last day is ...
01/30/2026

Today we celebrate—and honestly, mostly just announce—the retirement of Captain Timmy Hancock! His official last day is February 1, 2026, marking a staggering 40 years of service.
Timmy joined the Division in January of 1986. For context, that’s so long ago that the fire trucks were still pulled by horses and "fire prevention" just meant "good luck." He spent his career as fireman and lieutenant bouncing between Stations 10, 6, 12, and 1, 7, and 8. Once he became a Captain, he brought his unique brand of "charm" to Administration, Battalion 1, Battalion 3, Station 2, and Safety 301.

In classic Station 1 fashion, we plagiarized most of those facts from the department’s official statement, and we're not even 100% sure all of that is correct! Feel free to help us with the timeline, but no matter what - one thing that stands out is that the man had a positive impact on firemen everywhere he went.

Buuuuuuut since Timmy is one of ours, we have to tell you this:

We’re convinced that the streets of the Northside and the constant TRT training didn't just "prepare" him for leadership, they basically petrified him into the hardened rock he is. It’s a scientific fact that the Northside adds three years of gray hair for every six months on the job - look at Hannan!

Congratulations, Timmy!
We love you, Cap, and you’ve more than earned this. We hope you think of us often, probably some morning soon as you’re sitting on a porch trying to diagnose that mystery "kennel cough" that came from nowhere. Consider it the Station 1 gift that keeps on giving!

Is anyone else getting a chill just by going through these photos? 🥶🥶🥶The fellas on B-Shift had a cold start to their mo...
01/30/2026

Is anyone else getting a chill just by going through these photos? 🥶🥶🥶
The fellas on B-Shift had a cold start to their morning doing some ice rescue training. Following a tragic death earlier in the week involving thin ice, this training couldn't come at a better time.
That ice may look cool and inviting to go check out, but as we know - bad things can happen.
Do yourself a favor and stay off of it!

We hope everyone remained indoors today. The roads are still hazardous due to ice accumulation overnight. Please take ne...
01/26/2026

We hope everyone remained indoors today. The roads are still hazardous due to ice accumulation overnight. Please take necessary precautions to prevent frozen pipes by allowing your faucet to drip slightly, and ensure your smoke detectors have fresh batteries, as some individuals may resort to alternative heat sources that pose safety risks.

Hoping they have chief's buggies and bulldozers at Chief Hudson's next stop ☺️
12/31/2025

Hoping they have chief's buggies and bulldozers at Chief Hudson's next stop ☺️

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and all that jazz from all of us at 110 Azalea Ave! Check your smoke alarms, water the ...
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and all that jazz from all of us at 110 Azalea Ave!
Check your smoke alarms, water the tree again (you're welcome), don't fight with the family that you only see once a year, use Uber if you need to, and check your smoke alarms (again).

Sad news to pass along. Chief Hudson was a great leader, and a friend to many. Just a week ago, BC2 Chief Reynolds asked...
12/19/2025

Sad news to pass along. Chief Hudson was a great leader, and a friend to many.
Just a week ago, BC2 Chief Reynolds asked the fellas on C-Shift to bring the tiller truck by his house so he could see it.
He sat smiling after he was assisted to the front door by Truck 6's crew and the tips of the aerial were flown right to the porch.

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110 Azalea Avenue
Henrico, VA
23227

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+18045014900

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