Hillsville Fire Department

09/01/2026

We are about a month away from our annual Fire Prevention Parade! Plan to come out and bring the whole family to see fire trucks from all over! Monday, October 5th at 7pm. Thank you for your support!

08/18/2026

On 8/18/26 at 0700 Hillsville Fire responded to I-77 North at the 9.2 mile marker for a single vehicle rollover accident with entrapment. CCFR Rescue 12 arrived first to find one vehicle off the roadway, behind the guardrail, and on its top. Rescue 12 confirmed entrapment and began extrication. Squad 1 and Engine 3 arrived and assisted in extrication and removing the sole occupant. CCFR Medic 5 transported one patient to a local hospital with NLT injuries. Also assisting on scene was CCSO and VSP who is investigating the crash.

08/10/2026

On 8/9/26 at 1753 Hillsville Fire responded to I-77 southbound at the 16.5 mile marker for a two vehicle crash. Command 1 arrived to find a passenger car that had struck a tractor trailer and was lodged underneath the trailer. The single occupant was out of the vehicle upon arrival. No injuries were reported on scene. Squad 1 and Engine 4 checked for hazards and assisted the tow company with freeing the vehicle from the trailer. Also assisting on scene was CCFR and VSP who is investigating the crash.

08/09/2026

On 8/8/26 at 1806 Hillsville Fire responded to the 4000 block of Coulson Church Rd for a structure fire. Galax Fire was dispatched 2nd due. Command arrived to find a single story single family dwelling with smoke showing. Squad 1 and Engine 4 arrived and placed one attack line in service. The fire was located in a back bedroom with the door shut, keeping the fire contained to the room of origin. All searches proved negative. The residence was ventilated and all fire units cleared shortly after. No injuries were reported. The scene was turned over to the Fire Marshal’s office for investigation. We appreciate the assistance on scene by Galax Fire and CCFR.

08/07/2026

Hillsville Fire responded out Troutland Rd for flash flooding last night. Very grateful for our mutual aid partners for a very thankful outcome!

08/06/2026

On 8/4/26 at 1512 Hillsville Fire responded to I-77 northbound at the 22.5 mile marker for a vehicle fire. Squad 1 arrived to find one pickup truck with heavy fire showing. One attack line was placed in service and the fire was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported. Also assisting on scene was CCFR and VSP.

08/04/2026

Hillsville Fire is out at the Back to School Bash at Carroll County High School. Come out and see the fire trucks and check out the Atrium AirCare 3 helicopter. Tons of fun and activities for everyone. Here until 7!

07/31/2026

We are very excited to see this additional resource come to Carroll County!

🚁 BIG NEWS! 🚁

We’re excited to announce that AirCare is expanding!

Coming Spring 2027, AirCare will open its 4th base at Twin County Airport in Hillsville, Virginia.

This expansion represents our continued commitment to providing rapid, lifesaving air medical transport and improving access to critical care for the communities we serve throughout the region.

We’re proud to grow our reach, strengthen our partnerships, and bring advanced emergency care closer to those who need it most.

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for this exciting new chapter!

07/18/2026

The Hillsville Fire Department would like to wish one of its own a Happy Birthday, Firefighter Kevin Hancock. Kevin has been a member and has served our community for 20 plus years and continues to serve as a Life Member. During his service Kevin has held various administrative and line officer positions. Kevin is assigned to Station 1-Hillsville. Thank you Kevin for your continued service and Happy Birthday!

07/04/2026

Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom and the values that have made America the greatest nation in the world. We honor those who fought for our independence, those who continue to protect our freedoms, and we’re grateful to serve the citizens of Hillsville and Carroll County.

From all of us at the Hillsville Fire Department, have a safe, happy, and blessed Fourth of July. God Bless America!