Caroline County's

1st Fire Department

Still Going Strong for Over 65 Years

W-1 on the 2nd due MVA MAY 05 - At approximately 02:19 hours Company 1 and Rescue 2 were alerted for a MVA at 0 Swan Lane in the lake land or' subdivsion with reported injuries. W-1 responded with 3 personnel as well as medic-227 from Ladysmith. After arriving on scene personnel discovered there was one patient with minor injuries.There were no leaks or hazards. W-1 remained on scene to assist with clean up efforts. Shortly after ... (Full Story & Photos)

Squad 1 on the MVA MAY 03 - At approximately 00:53 hours companies 1 and 2 as well as rescue 1 were alerted for a overturned vechicle into a tree on Rogers Clark Blvd. Squad-1 responded with 3 personnel as well as Squad 2 from Ladysmith. After arriving on scene crews discovered there were no injuries, leaks, or hazards. S-2 was then placed in service. Squad 1 remained on scene to assist with cleanup efforts.... (Full Story & Photos)

Lake Caroline House Fire FEBRUARY 22 - E-1 and S-1 were dispatched to Lake Caroline for a residential structure fire with Company 2. Firefighters from Ladysmith and Bowling Green rescued a dog suffering from burns and smoke inhalation. After administering oxygen a firefighter from Bowling Green continued treatment all the way to the emergency veterinary clinic in Fredericksburg. Meanwhile on scene, Companies 2 and 1 performed overhaul ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters and the Rescue squad beginning treatment on a dog recovered from a structure fire.

Port Royal Residential Structure Fire JANUARY 30 - Company 1 was dispatched along with Company 3 and AP Hill to a residential structure fire in Port Royal. Smoke showing from the Bravo side of the house. Crews were able to knock down the fire which had effected the kitchen, living room, and attic. Overhaul was performed and no injuries reported.... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine and Wagon on first due fire JANUARY 24 - E-1 and W-1 were returning to quaters from a possible residental fire in Port Royal. When companies 1, 4 , 5, 6 also Fort A.P Hill E-8 for mutual aid were dispatched for a Reported structure fire on Old Sparta Road. E-4 arrived on the scene of a 1 story single family dwelling with nothing showing all sides. While in investigative mode E-4 crew discovered smoke coming from a wood stove and heat from ... (Full Story & Photos)

Wagon 1 On the MVA JANUARY 24 - Company 1 was dipatched to an MVA with leaks but no injuries. Wagon1 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle in the roadway after striking a tree. Icy road conditions are believed to be a factor. Leaks from the vehicle were quickly taken care of and Wagon 1 returned to service.... (Full Story & Photos)

E-1 to 95 for MVA DECEMBER 22 - E-1 had just cleared up from a house fire in Ladysmith. While returning to quarters, E-1 was dispatched to I-95 for a single vehicle MVA into the guardrail. E-1 arrived to find a single vehicle that had spun out and hit the guardrail multiple times. Occupant of the vehicle advised that he was not injured. Scene was turned over to VSP. Units were on scene for under 30minutes.... (Full Story & Photos)

First in on 2nd due house fire DECEMBER 22 - Co. 2, Co. 1, Co. 5, Co. 6 were dispatched for a reported structure fire. Ch. 22 arrived on scene to find that it was a chimney fire. E-1 arrived on scene and threw two ladders to reach the roof. Upon reaching the roof, E-1's crew found that the fire was located on a cover, and was extinguished prior to arrival. Crews removed the contents of the stove. All units returned to service within a hour. ... (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