Lynchburg Fire Department Station 1

Lynchburg Fire Department Station 1 The official account of LFD Station 1. Home to Engine, Truck, Medic, and Battalion 1. Also home to Virginia Task Force 3.

This page is controlled and monitored by Station 1 personnel.

Busy night with The Park.
06/05/2026

Busy night with The Park.

06/01/2026

*Working Fire*

At 1105 hours, Lynchburg Communications alerted Engine 3 and the Truck to a residential fire alarm in the 4500 block of Hilltop Drive. Engine 3 went on scene with smoke showing from a two-story single-family dwelling, and the incident was marked a working fire. Truck 1 quickly found fire in the kitchen, knocked it out with a water can, and completed a primary search. 4 cats and 1 dog were removed from the structure. Battalion 1 held Hilltop Command. Downtown units operated for two hours before returning to Clay Street.

The Engine and Truck flowing some big water on A-shift.
05/30/2026

The Engine and Truck flowing some big water on A-shift.

*Water Rescue* At 0551 hours, Lynchburg Communications alerted the Engine, Truck, Battalion, Medic, and EMS 1 (B-Shift) ...
05/28/2026

*Water Rescue*

At 0551 hours, Lynchburg Communications alerted the Engine, Truck, Battalion, Medic, and EMS 1 (B-Shift) to the Downtown section of the James River for a Water Rescue. Initial reports stated a male had fallen into the river and was unable to swim back to the bank, actively yelling for help. Members deployed Boats 1 and 2. Members quickly found the male in the river approximately a half mile from Downtown. The male was assisted into the boat and taken to the River Road boat ramp without issue. One patient was transported to LGH for evaluation.

Last week, TRT members from Station 1, alongside Bedford County’s SOC Team, Danville and WestRock, attended the 2026 TRA...
05/16/2026

Last week, TRT members from Station 1, alongside Bedford County’s SOC Team, Danville and WestRock, attended the 2026 TRAVA Rescue Challenge. Teams were tested through eight different Technical Rescue scenarios covering a wide range of rescue disciplines. Rope Rescue, Trench Rescue, Large Animal Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Structural Collapse/Shoring, Cave Rescue, and Wilderness Rescue were all put to the test throughout the week.

A huge thank you to our partners from Bedford County and WestRock for a great week of collaboration, training, and teamwork. We look forward to next year.

This past weekend, members from Station 1, Command Staff, and family traveled to the National Fallen Firefighters Memori...
05/09/2026

This past weekend, members from Station 1, Command Staff, and family traveled to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg Maryland to honor our Brother Master Firefighter Andrew Jenks. Jenks, along with 203 other fallen firefighters from around the country, were honored for there sacrifices. Great weekend making memories, telling stories, and remembering our brother.

05/09/2026

*Working Fire*

The Engine, Truck, Medic, and Chief are currently operating on a working residential fire in the 100 block of Jubilee Drive. Engine 2 went on scene with fire showing from a two story private dwelling.

05/01/2026

WOW… what a Friday for the books! 🌭🔥

Downtown Lynchburg, you showed UP and showed OUT today—y’all sold us completely out! 💥 We’re beyond grateful for every single order, smile, and kind word.

The Hot Dog Girl felt the love BIG time today ❤️

Don’t worry… we’ll be back next week
📍 Same day
⏰ Same time
📍 Same spot

Lynchburg, you’re something special. THANK YOU!! 🙌

Last night at 23:30, Truck 1, Engine 1, Battalion 1 and Rescue 1 were dispatched to the 1200 block of Commerce St for an...
04/24/2026

Last night at 23:30, Truck 1, Engine 1, Battalion 1 and Rescue 1 were dispatched to the 1200 block of Commerce St for an elevator entrapment with a reported 9 people on board the elevator car. With those notes, Battalion 1 assigned Medic 1 to the call. The elevator car was inaccessible from floors 3-6, and was stuck in between the 3rd and 4th floor. The Paratech Chicago Kit was used as our attachment point on the 7th floor where a rescuer was sent 35 ft down the elevator shaft to gain access and check for injuries within the car. With 9 victims having to get out of the shaft, the Harken Winch was used to haul from the elevator car, to the 7th floor. From dispatch, all 9 victims were out of the elevator in roughly 2 hours. The Tech Team operated on scene for almost 3 hours before returning to Clay Street.

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801 Clay Street
Lynchburg, VA
24501

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