Caroline County's

1st Fire Department

Still Going Strong for Over 65 Years

Wrong Turn Results in Fuel Leak JANUARY 27 - Squad 1 and Brush 1 responded to a reported diesel fuel leak at the Speedco in Carmel Church. A box truck made a wrong turn, driving over a curb and storm drain, rupturing it's "saddle" fuel tank. Approximately 60 gallons of fuel spilled from the torn tank into the parking lot. Crews contained the remaining leaking fuel and cleaned up the rest with absorbent material.... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 1 Responds County-Wide to 5 Crashes JANUARY 23 - Monday at 0604 hrs E-1 and M-1 were sent to Nelson Hill Rd. for a single vehicle accident. While onscene a second accident occured but neither caused any injuries. Next the Engine and Medic were sent to Rogers Clark Blvd for an accident with injuries. The Medic unit transported one patient. Engine 1 and Medic 5 headed to Tidewater Trail in Port Royal for a crash which had no injuries. The last ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tractor Trailers Get Together On The Interstate JANUARY 23 - Two tractor trailers caused long back ups on the interstate after colliding near the 104 mm northbound. Engine 2, Wagon 1, Engine 1, Medic 2 and Medic 6 responded. Only one injury was reporterd and #1 units cleared quickly, but the interstate would be backed up for hours. The investigation is being handled by the Virginia State Police.... (Full Story & Photos)

Two Vehicle Accident on Paige Rd. JANUARY 20 - Engine 1 along with Medic 2 were dispatched for a two vehicle accident on Paige Rd. Engine 1 arrived with a pick-up in the woods and a paaenger car in the ditch. No injuires were reported and the road was closed for a short period while the vehicles were removed.... (Full Story & Photos)

Unknown Substance in Dumpster gets HazMat Response. JANUARY 06 - An unknown substance in the dumpster at the Widewake waste convenience site was reported by employees Friday evening. The substance was reported to have an "overwhelming" odor and Bowling Green, along with A.P. Hill's HazMat 8 and units from Port Royal responded to investigate. Once crews were able to make entry to the dumpster, it was determined the source was used motor oil and primer. The containers ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crash on Colonial Rd. with Extrication DECEMBER 21 - Just before 2000 hrs, Engine 1 w/ 5 and Medic 1 were sent to Colonial Rd. for a vehicle accident. Additional information was received that confirmed a patient entrapped. Wagon 1 w/ 5, Engine 8 w/ 4, Squad 2 w/4 and Medic 5 added to the call. Engine 1 arrived with a single vehicle into a tree with one pinned and two patients on the ground. The engine company went to work on stabilization and special ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pick-up vs. Trees on Sparta Rd. DECEMBER 10 - Just after midnight, Engine 1 and Medic 1 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident on Sparta Rd. The medic arrived to find a single vehicle into the woods. There was no patient found at the time. After assisting the Caroline Countty Sherriff's office in finding the victim, units cleared around 0200. The patient later walked out of the woods, the medic unit was requested by the Deputy and the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves.  Romans 15:1