Looking Back

Looking Back July 2019

In July 2019, HanoverFire-EMS crews responded fora tow truck carrying two vehicles that were reported to be on fire in the area of I-295 and Route 360. The fire quickly spread from the vehicles into the woods. - Photos courtesy of Hanover FR

Norfolk 2018

In August 2018, Norfolk crews battled a commercial structure fire at 23rd and Llewelyn. - Photo courtesy of Norfolk FR

Cover Story Garage Destroyed Southwest of Stanley

Stanley Fire Chief Terry A. Pettit stated that the Stanley Fire Department responded to a garage fire recently. The garage was located on Honeyville Road about two miles southwest of Stanley. Chief Pettit reported the first engine arrived within six minutes but the fire was already spreading throughout the two-story garage. Firefighters also had to contend with keeping a nearby LPgas tank cool as well as keeping the fire from spreading to the house. The fire took about 30 minutes to bring undercontrol and the garage was considered a total loss. An SUVand a pickup were also destroyed. - Submitted by Terry Pettit

SugarShack Hunt Club Fire

Recently, Company 5 (LaCrosse), Company 7 (South Hill), Company 9 (Brodnax), Southside Rescue Squad, Lacrosse PD, and Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Country Club Road, locally known as “Sugar Shack Hunt Club,” fora structure fire. Chief 5 arrived and advised incoming units of a two-story wood frame with heavy smoke showing. Engine 73 pulled a 1-3/4 inch line foran attempt to make a push inside the structure. Crews made access and began pushing into the fire room. Due to the age and stability of the structure, firefighters were pulled out of the building and transitioned to a defensive attack. Luckily, all occupants were able to exit safely. We’d like to thank all of the volunteers who worked this incident forall of theirhard work. We’d also like to thank the SHVFD Ladies Auxiliary forproviding all of the volunteers with breakfast and refreshments. Company 7 units on scene included; Chief 7, Engine 73, Tanker75, Engine 71, Unit 78 and Unit 79. - Submitted by Zach Currin

Attic Fire in Stanley

On January 3, 2022, at 0419, the Stanley Fire Department was called fora structure fire involving a house on AylorGrubbs Avenue. The incident happened during a snowstorm and when firefighters arrived smoke was coming from the attic. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the upstairs floorand Fire Chief Terry A. Pettit estimated the damage at around $10,000. - Submitted by Terry A. Pettit, Fire Chief

Chesterfield Stops Chimney Fire

Recently, Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to the 700 block of Old Hundred Road fora chimney fire. While units were responding, the call was upgraded to a full structure fire assignment. Engine 205 arrived to find heavy fire showing on the Delta side of a two-story single-family home. Crews quickly stretched a line and went into offensive mode. Engine 205 got water on the fire and requested a second line to the second floor. Crews performed searches, which were negative. Battalion 203 took overcommand. Crews made an aggressive fire attack and were able to quickly get a knock on the fire. - Fire News photo by CFN Media

Woodstock Assists Mt. Jackson

Woodstock’s Truck 12 assisted Mt. Jackson Rescue and Fire Department with a commercial structure fire in the Town of Mt. Jackson. Firefighters utilized defensive tactics and ladder pipe operations were conducted forapproximately fourhours. - Fire News photo by Zachary Hottel