Fire & EMS

County offers computer access to fire and police calls

By Becky Wright on October 9, 2018 Fire & EMS, Police

Sirens wailing, red or blue lights flashing: what is happening? Now the general public can check for themselves thanks to an upgrade on the county’s website, the first since 2009. “The idea was developed as several departments in the region prepared for radio encryption,” said Elizabeth Caroon, spokesman for Chesterfield County Police Department. “We saw this as a good way to keep the public informed about real-time police activities once radio traffic was encrypted. Some other area agencies have similar sites.” Fire and EMS incidents are also available. “With the new radio system, the police department went to encryption for…

Community Emergency Response Team course begins Oct. 2

By Press release on September 18, 2018 Fire & EMS

CHESTERFIELD — Are you interested in training that will better prepare you for disasters and emergencies? Chesterfield County’s popular Community Emergency Response Team training is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Oct. 2. The initial training course teaches basic emergency response skills that are essential in the critical moments after a disaster, before first responders arrive. Classes are held each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for eight weeks. Registration is available at chesterfield.gov/CERT. If unable to enroll online or have questions, email [email protected] or call 804-751-CERT (2378).

Chesterfield gets new rescue vehicle

By Becky Wright on August 7, 2018 Fire & EMS

ABOVE: From left, firefighters Jacob Newton, Joe Schwickerath and Andrew Olsen are pictured with a new technical rescue unit. Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Management Services has a new technical rescue unit. The new tractor trailer, which cost $443,565, was delivered in April. It will carry shoring equipment that can be used when responding to building collapses, trench rescues and other calls, Capt. Dave Schweiger said. The new unit, which will be housed at Fire Station No. 17 at 9501 Chester Road, replaces a 1994 trailer that had reached end of life and had no additional room for new equipment due to…

April 19 fire displaces two

By Press release on April 20, 2018 Fire & EMS

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 fire crews about an hour to get the fire under control. The house suffered significant damage and one occupant received a minor injury but was not transported to the hospital. The Chesterfield County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire started on the outside of the house because of discarded smoking materials.…

A tree fell onto two trailers early Friday morning.

High winds claim life of Chester boy

By Caleb M Soptelean on March 8, 2018 Community, Fire & EMS

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 transported to a hospital. Cindy Marshall, a spokeswoman from the Chesterfield Fire Marshal’s Office, said 11 units responded to 820 Cliffside Drive. Units began arriving at 2:09 a.m. and by 2:44 a.m. they had stabilized the tree and extricated the boy. Fire department personnel used equipment to cut the bed railings,…

Lives on the line, Fire-EMS recognized for efforts

By VN Staff on October 18, 2017 Fire & EMS

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, and hazards associated with the work. It is a job that requires dedication, courage, and sometimes placing one’s life on the line to perform a rescue. Behind the scenes, it means endless hours of training, learning new methods of firefighting or advances in medical care as they are made known. …

Enon Volunteer Fire Dept. celebrates with community

By Becky Wright on October 11, 2017 Community, Fire & EMS

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 to climb in, a special fire boat to explore, crafting in the fire station, the Fire and Life Safety Trailer, snow cones of many flavors, cold soft drinks, and the grilled hot dogs and popcorn. The rain held off and made for a fun event, but even more important than…

Firefighters to get more training with new tower

By Danielle Ozbat on July 5, 2017 Fire & EMS

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 as fighting live fire in multi-story buildings and simulating emergencies in hotels, office buildings, garden apartments, and industrial complexes. Firefighters will also be able to train in ladder and elevator rescues and in high-rise and confined-space rescues, and local law enforcement officers will be able to conduct tactical training operations and…

Sibley’s Bar-B-Q closed after fire

By Becky Wright on June 22, 2017 Fire & EMS

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 fire alarm went off and firefighters responded. Fire officials said that smoke was venting from all sides of the one-story building, and the inside had heavy smoke conditions. According to a statement on Sibley’s Facebook page, firefighters arrived on scene within four minutes of the alarm. Fire officials said that the…

Gratitude shown for heroic rescues at Chesterfield Fire and EMS Awards

By Becky Wright on October 26, 2016 Fire & EMS, Uncategorized

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 rainstorms, snowstorms, and wind; sometimes work their shifts with little or no sleep; miss meals or eat late or eat food that has been reheated many times; all because they have to run out the door to help someone as the firehouse tones sound. They face dangers in traffic both going…

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