Around 0330hrs Engine7-1 and Wagon1, along with Medic7, Medic1 and Rescue1-7  was summoned to Interstate 64 West bound in the area of the 140 mile marker for a reported Auto Accident. Early reports were that a tractor-trailer was overturned blocking the entire roadway and a passenger car had struck the trailer. On arrival Engine 7-1 found a tractor trailer on its side with the driver awake and talking standing inside the truck but unable to get out, and the pas...

A little after 8pm Engine Companies 1,2,6, Medic1 and HR4 were dispatched to 806 Bannister Town Rd for the Residential Structure Fire. Chief6 was the first to arrive assuming command and reporting a residential structure fully involved. Responding units were Wagon1, Tanker1, Tanker2, Engine6, Tanker6, HR4 and CFR2, 3, 4. Units operated onscene for several hours.

On Jan 23rd Engine Companies 1 & 7, Medic1 were summoned to the 1600 block of Byrd Mill Rd for the MVC, upon Wagon1's arrival they found a single vehicle on its side, with 1 female patient trapped inside. Units extricated and transported the patient who was complaining of neck pain.

Around 1830hrs Engine Co1 was dispatched along with several medic units to the 5700 block of W Old Mountain Rd just off of State Rt 208 for the reported veh crash involving a dirtbike. Upon arrival Medic2 requested helicopter pegasus for transport of a priority red patient. CFR1 and Engine2 handled the LZ which was set-up at the intersection of W Old Mountain Rd/Captain Meade Rd not far from the accident scene. Medic2-8 transported another serious patient by ground to Uva and Rescue7-4 obtained ...

On Wednesday night at 2115hrs fire units were dispatched to the old carterfields building in the town of louisa for the commercial structure fire. Attack1 arrived shortly after reporting a small fire in a trash can located in the foyer area of the building. Attack1 and Engine2 was able to handle all other units were placed in service. -RS

Around 2000hrs Units were dispatched to 114 Loch Lane Dr, for the Fire Alarm in the Multi-family Apartment Complex. Truck1 arrived to find smoke showing from the the front door of the apartment. After investigation it was determined that food had been burnt on the stove and there was no extension into the walls. Engine2 and Brush1 assisted with ventilation and units were released shortly after. -RS

 At 2040hrs Eng Co's 7,1, Fluvanna 3, and Medic7 were summoned to 163 Greenwood Dr for the Residential Fire Alarm called in by the homeowner. Chief7 arrived shortly after assuming command with nothing showing on the single story resd structure. It was determined the residence had a malfuntioning smoke detector and all units cleared. ****ITS CRITICAL YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER THIS TIME OF THE YEAR DUE TO THE INCREASED RISK OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FI...

 At 0840hrs Engine Company 1 was dispatched for the Outside smell of Fuel in the area of Family Dollar in the Town of Louisa. Attack1 staffed by LCFEMS personel responded and found a strong smell of fuel in the area. It was later determined there was fuel coming from the area of Louisa BP.  The scene was turned over to the Town of Louisa Maintenance staff and EPA Reps. We were summoned back to the scene for the haz-mat trailer where they uti...

            A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Louisa area on Tuesday, August 23, at 1:51p.m. (EDT), causing moderate shaking and potentially significant damage, and was felt throughout the east coast. There have been several aftershocks felt through out the area. Louisa County Fire and Ems Agencies stayed busy yesterday answering Alarm calls, Residential-Smell of gas, Structural Collapse, and many other types of incidents. Teamwork ...

Company One was called to a three car MVA at the intersection of Louisa Road and Walnut Shade Road.  A Kia sedan, waiting to turn onto Walnut Shade, was rear-ended by a Ford pickup which was, in turn, rear-ended by a Ford sedan.  The Ford sedan was driven underneath the pickup and the Kia coming to rest across the road in the ditch.  The driver of the pickup was transported to the hospital after complaining of neck injuries.  The driver of the Ford sedan sustained ninor injur...

Company 1 ,2 and 6 were called to Purcell's Lumber around 1130 for a propane gas cylinder leaking inside a building.  County Fire/Rescue 4 in command had incoming units defensively staged prior to insuring leak was secured.  After leak was secured the building was ventilated.  All units were back in service by 1220.

Company 1 was callred to provide water supply at a structure fire off of Route 15 in Fluvanna County.  Palmyra VFD& Kent Store VFD were battling a fully involved structure fire and requested tanker and manpower assistance.  Units from Zion Xroad VFD and Trevilians VFD were called upon also.  According to Louisa Chief Perkins the fire appeared to have started on the back deck in the vicinity of a propane grill.   Additional pictures on the Pictures Page.

Company 1 was called to assist Company 6, Company 7, Company 2 and Gordonsville Company 24 at a structure fire off Peach Grove Road.  First in units reported heavy fire showing upon arrival.  The two story structure was a complete loss. Additional pictures in picture gallery.

Photos from a controlled burn that "got away" from the homeowner.  Portions of a trailer were lightly damaged.  Responding units were: Engine 7, Engine 1, Brush 1, Support 7, Chief 6, Chief 1, Medic 1, and Forestry.

Shortly after 12:30 Company 1 was toned out for a plane crash into a house on Jefferson Highway at the edge of town.  First in units reported fire and heavy smoke showing. Units from Mineral, Company 2 and Trevilians, Company 6 arrived shortly afterward and assisted with manpower and equipment.  The aircraft, a twin engine Cessna T303 Crusader, had just taken off from the Louisa County Airport.  The single occupant of the home who was at home at the time of the crash was able to e...

Pictures of an early morning barn fire at the Twin Oaks community.  Units fromCompanies 1, 2, 4 and Fluvanna Company 3 responded.  More in the Picture Gallery................

Monday morning at 0738, Companies 6, 1,and 7 were dispatched to a reported fire in one of the guest cabins at Shenandoah Crossing Resort. Company 24 from Gordonsville and Company 2 were dispatched a few moments later when the caller reported that the cabin was fully involved and there were other adjacent cabins with registered guests.  County Fire/Rescue 2 , first on scene, assumed command. Engine 24 and Truck 1 were first in units and initiated an attack on the fire and protection of expos...

Wednesday afternoon at 1620 hrs Company 1 was dispatched to 8678 Poindexter Road for a  reported structure fire.  Upon arrival, County FR4 reported the house fully involved with heavy fire on alpha side. County FR1 assumed command upon his arrival on the alpha side of the structure. Two 1 3/4" handlines were initially deployed from Engine 6 in a defensive mode, but with the heavy fire the handlines were not making progress and a 2 1/2" line was placed in service.  A du...

At 1213 Companies 1 and 2 were toned out for a small brush fire at the Twin Oaks Community on Vigor Road.  Chief 2-1was initial on scene command and reported approximately 25 round hay bales had caught up due to the brush fire's spread.  Chief 1 assumed command upon arrival with Brush 1, Tanker 1, Engine 1 and Attack 1.  Chief 2-1 assumed water supply with Brush 2 and Tanker 2.  With assistance from members of Twin Oaks, all bales were unrolled, extinguished and wet down with...

Sunday morning at 02:30 hrs Company 1 was called to a single vehicle accident on Davis Highway.  Attack 1 arrived and found a late model Jeep Cherokee with significant damage down a small bank. Chief 1-2 assumed fire command. Attack 1 provided lighting of  the scene as Co. 1personnel assisted Medic 185 with packaging of the two critical patients who were transported emergency to UVA Hospital. 2 personnel rode to the hospital to assist the medic after MED-COM checked for helicopter...