Swoope Volunteer Fire Company

03/22/2026

Staunton Fire & Rescue responded to a late-night structure fire at 10:20pm at a single-family residence located at 661 Gloria Place.
Engine-1 arrived on scene to find a single-story residence with fire visible from the rear of the home. Crews quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack while simultaneously conducting a search of the residence for occupants. It was later confirmed that the home was vacant at the time of the incident.
The fire was brought under control at approximately 10:42 PM. Firefighters remained on the scene until about 12:34 AM, performing salvage and overhaul operations to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. Augusta County Fire-Rescue Station-10 assisted in the firefighting efforts as Swoope Volunteer Fire Company and Verona Volunteer Fire Company filled quarters at both city fire stations.

Photo Credit: Miranda Mandichak Thomas

03/14/2026

Interstate 81 Closure Saturday, March 14, 2026, starting at 7pm until Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 9am. Mile maker 220 to 226, traffic will be detoured onto Route 262. Please plan accordingly and allow for traffic delays.

03/05/2026

02/18/2026

🚨🔥 RAFFLE TIME 🔥🚨

Somebody is about to turn $10 into $2,000 CASH… or walk away with serious prizes.
Might as well be you. 👀

💥 15 PRIZES
💥 CASH • GIFT CARDS • ICE CREAM FOR A YEAR (yes, seriously)

This isn’t just a raffle — it’s your chance to:
👉 Win big
👉 Support a 100% VOLUNTEER fire department

🎟 $10 Donation Per Ticket
📅 Drawing: August 12, 2026 @ 6PM
📍 Swoope Volunteer Fire Company
✅ You DO NOT have to be there to win

Buy a ticket. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies.
Just don’t be the person who says, “I should have bought one.” 😏

Tickets can be purchased by any of our members or at our station - 697 Parkersburg Tpke, Staunton, VA. Call 540-886-5011 or message us here before stopping by.

Thank you for your continued support!

02/02/2026

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02/01/2026

Last evening we all gathered to celebrate a successful 2025 for the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company. We had a wonderful dinner, awards ceremony, and fellowship! Below is a video that encompasses 2025 with some of the more memorable calls and events.

A year in review for 2025**I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC**

01/23/2026

Virginia State Police is actively monitoring roadway conditions statewide and will move to 12-hour shifts as the storm approaches. Motorists are urged to closely monitor road conditions and follow VDOT guidance before traveling. Give snowplows and VDOT trucks plenty of space to safely do their jobs.

Everyone should stay off the roadways during and after the storm unless travel is absolutely necessary.

If you must drive:
• Use headlights
• Clear all snow and ice from your vehicle, including the roof
• Slow down and drive for conditions
• Do not tailgate
• Buckle up
• Ensure your vehicle is winter-ready
• Carry emergency supplies

Conditions will continue to be monitored and incidents responded to throughout the storm.

Learn how to prepare for winter weather at vaemergency.gov/winter-weather ❄️🚨

01/23/2026

To the community we serve:

** the “line” has shifted Northward to I-70 as to ice / sleet **

We are now forecasted to get sleet & ice between 0.25”-0.5”.

!!! It only takes 0.25” (1/4”) to bring limbs & lines down !!!
LIMBS & LINES DOWN MEAN POWER OUTAGES.

Bitter cold (including subzero) temperatures are on the way in.
HAVE A PLAN
BE PREPARED.

- more updates as they become available

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Radar valid at 1017 am EST, Jan 23rd 2026

Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hardy-

1003 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 14 inches, with highest amounts west of the Blue Ridge and especially into eastern WV. Ice

accumulations of one to two tenths, mainly south of US-33, and up to one quarter inch of ice accumulation is possible along the Blue Ridge.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by Saturday night, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70.

Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A

prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of

next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

01/22/2026

01/22/2026