Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department

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2010 Fire Stats
Jan 71
Feb 80
Mar 75
Apr 82
May 92
Jun 102
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2008 946
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“Caroline County Issues Temporary Ban on Open Burning”

JULY 07 - PRESS RELEASE

"Caroline County Issues Temporary Ban on Open Burning"

Caroline, Virginia – Caroline County Fire-EMS Chief David Layman has announced a period of significant wildfire danger due to the extremely dry conditions found countywide in Caroline County. Over the last month, extreme high temperatures and the significant lack of rain have created an extremely hazardous environment. Caroline ... (Full Story)


Rollover on 95 Critically Injures 1

JULY 06 - An early evening accident on the 111 mile marker of interstate 95 left 1 occupant critically injured and three others with minor injuries. A single vehicle ran off the road, overturned and struck a tree. One patient was was ejected from the vehicle and struck a tree. She was air lifted to the hospital by AirCare.... (Full Story & Photos)

Five Acres Burn at Meadow Event Park

JULY 06 - Caroline and Hanover units responded to a brush fire at the meadow event park. Initial reports stated the fire was one quarter of an acre but first arriving units from Hanover discovered that the fire had spread and had now burned over several acres. A fast attack with brush units and drafting from a local pond allowed for the fire to be quickly contained. Several structures including a barn with ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pallets Catch Fire Endangering Structure

JULY 05 - Engine 1 and Brush 1 responded to a reported brush fire in the area directly behind Frog Level Fire Dept. Upon arriving on scene, first responders discovered that the fire was stacks of pallets at a local lumber processing plant. Multiple stacks burned and began to spread to the nearby structure. The fire was quickly contained to the pallet staging area and firefighters prevented any further loss.... (Full Story & Photos)

Farming Combine Ignites Causing Large Brush Fire

JUNE 21 - Early afternoon on June 21st Caroline County fire and rescue units were dispatched to a to a vehicle fire on Reedy Mill Rd. Arriving units found a combine fully involved in the roadway. The fire had spread to nearby fields causing several acres to quickly burn. Due to the dry conditions, the fire quickly spread to approximatley 25 to 30 acres before it could be extinguished.... (Full Story & Photos)

Late night Accident on 95

JUNE 04 - Shortly before midnight on June 4th, Company 1 and Company 2 were dispatched for a two vehicle motor vehicle accident on interstate 95. When units arrived on scene, it was discovered that a tractor trailer had rear-ended a passenger vehicle causing heavy damage to it's rear end. The passenger of the vehicle sustained moderate injuries and was transported by ground to the hopital. The driver of ... (Full Story & Photos)

Burning Van Endangers Other Vehicles, Shop

JUNE 03 - Wagon 1 and Utility 1 responded for a Vehicle fire on Countyline Church Rd. Crews arrived to find a fully involved van that was endangering a nearby dump truck and work shop. Before the fire could be extinguished, the dump truck sustained moderate burn damage. Personnel from Wagon 1 were able to put the fire out before any further damage was done.... (Full Story & Photos)

Three Trapped on I95

MAY 29 - Early morning on May 29th, a call was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident at the 112 mile marker. Engine 1 and Wagon 1 responded to find a Mustang convertible that had lost control and struck a tree. The three occupants of the vehicle had been entrapped and needed to be extricated. Company 1 crews, along with personnel from Company 2 and Spotsylvania Company 8 worked to free the patients. Once ... (Full Story & Photos)

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