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April 19 fire displaces two

Fire & EMS April 20, 2018

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY — The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded late Thursday night, at 11:02 p.m. to the 3000 block of Woodworth Rd to the report of a house fire. Fire crews arrived to find a brick ranch-style home with heavy fire involvement. It took... Read more

High winds claim life of Chester boy

Community Fire & EMS March 8, 2018

CHESTER – Winds played havoc with area residents and their homes last week. A six-year-old boy died as a result of injuries sustained after a tree fell onto his bed at about 2 a.m. Friday, March 2. Chesterfield Police confirmed that Anthony Hamilton died later that day after being... Read more

Lives on the line, Fire-EMS recognized for efforts

Fire & EMS October 18, 2017

The lights have dimmed in Victory Tabernacle Church, the audience is still; with the flags respectfully held, the Honor Guard walks down the aisle and presents the colors for posting. The Chesterfield Fire and EMS annual award ceremony has begun. Firefighters and EMS personnel each day face unknown challenges,... Read more

Enon Volunteer Fire Dept. celebrates with community

Community Fire & EMS October 11, 2017

The tantalizing smell of freshly popped corn and grilled hot dogs filled the air, toe-tapping music stirred the spirit, and bright smiles greeted visitors at the annual Enon Volunteer Fire Department Open House. Kids had two bounce houses to choose from, fire trucks... Read more

Firefighters to get more training with new tower

Fire & EMS July 5, 2017

The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and EMS celebrated the opening of their state-of-the-art fire training tower at the Enon Fire Training Center last Thursday. The seven-story training tower capable of simulating live fire using a computer-controlled, propane-fueled training system and will provide firefighters with different training opportunities, such... Read more

Sibley’s Bar-B-Q closed after fire

Fire & EMS June 22, 2017

Sibley’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant & Catering fans will have to wait a little while before they will be able to order their favorites.A fire damaged the restaurant, Friday morning and caused the business located in the 12000 Winfree St. to remain closed. It all began around 2:56 a.m., when the... Read more

Gratitude shown for heroic rescues at Chesterfield Fire and EMS Awards

Fire & EMS Uncategorized October 26, 2016

The fortitude and courage shown by Chesterfield’s first responders seems to have no bounds of these brave men and women go forth each day facing perils that citizens can only imagine. They sacrifice time away from families and friends; work on holidays; work in zero or 100-degree weather, face... Read more

Phillips’ Senior Friends celebrates 20 years

Community Fire & EMS Uncategorized October 26, 2016

Who wants to make some new friends and have fun? Are you a senior? Then Phillips’ Seniors may be the group for you. This October, Phillips’ Seniors is celebrating 20 years. “The idea of having a senior group sponsored by the Phillips Auxiliary was an idea proposed by Polly... Read more

County Among Nation’s Top 3 Percent of Fire Protection Systems

Fire & EMS Uncategorized October 19, 2016

Chesterfield County’s fire protection system now ranks among the top 3 percent nationwide following a recent evaluation by the Insurance Services Office. The Public Protection Classification rating assigned by the ISO improved from a Class 3/9 to a Class 2/2Y. The county’s fire protection system previously ranked among the... Read more

World Trade Center steel finds place of honor in Eagle Scout’s project

Fire & EMS Uncategorized October 19, 2016

By Becky Robinette Wright The journey has been long and difficult for a piece of steel that has seen better days. The steel, once a part of a tall, strong structure in New York called the World Trade Center, fought its battle on Sept. 11, 2001, and, unable to... Read more