Late last night at 11:06pm, crews were dispatched to a suspected brush fire in the vicinity of Queen Annes Court. Engine 10, Brush 10 and 101 responded. Upon arrival crews found a two story abandoned structure, fully involved in close proximity to the nearby townhomes. Station 10 quickly upgraded to…

Last week, CVFD Boat 10 joined 39+ other vessels from across the region for the 19th Annual Todd Dooley Search and Rescue forum. Our volunteer crews leaned critical search and rescue skills, while building critical relationships with our maritime partners. In addition to the boat crew that participated, several members…

On November 13th, Carrollton VFD units responded to the 12300 block of Nike Park Rd for a cotton picker on fire. The first arriving unit reported smoke visible from the hopper. Engine 10 and Squad 10 arrived on the scene and quickly extinguished the fire. Units operated for an hour…

Carrollton Volunteer Fire Dept. is a proud member of the regional Port of Virginia Maritime Incident Response Team. Three of our members recently assisted with training at the Port of Virginia Marine Firefighting Command School. This Command-level course is designed for 100 students from around the globe, including participants from…

At 3:16 AM today, Carrollton and Smithfield Fire were dispatched to a Residential trailer fire in the 24600 block of Sugarhill Rd in Carrollton. Upon arrival, units found an enclosed trailer fully involved, along with a brush fire threatening a nearby home and a detached garage. A quick attack was…

A few of our members dedicated today to enhancing their skills in water rescue operations. The training encompassed essential techniques, including back boarding and the effective use of throw ropes and poles. Participants also had the opportunity to test dry suits, ensuring they are well-prepared for various rescue scenarios. Continuous…

Several Carrollton volunteers joined forces for a comprehensive water rescue training exercise. This collaborative effort focused on enhancing skills in swiftwater rescue, safety protocols, and teamwork. The training included simulated emergency scenarios to ensure both departments are well-prepared for real-life water rescue situations. Such joint exercises help improve response capabilities…

Carrollton Volunteers had a whirlwind of a week taking part in activities across our community. From parades and standing by for fireworks to an exciting raft race, our volunteers have been at the heart of the action. In the midst of all the excitement, we have also responded to accidents…

Another busy week as Carrollton Volunteers partnered with our local Scouting organizations to promote safety, provide medical support and educate tomorrow’s leaders on fire safety! This week was kicked off by providing medical standby at the Boy Scouts of America twilight camp at Nike Park. Crews remained on site throughout…

Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department’s Boat 10 was underway at Harborfest over the last 2 days as part of the combined efforts to provide for the safety of boaters throughout the event.