4:00 PM Burn Ban in Effect from Feb. 15- Apr. 30. FEBRUARY 15 - All Caroline County citizens are reminded that during the period between February 15th and April 30th of each year, open burning may only take place between the hours of 4:00 PM and 12:00 midnight. Per the VA Dept. of Forestry Burn Law 10.1-1142 A. It shall be unlawful to set fire to any woods, brush, logs, leaves, grass, debris or other inflammable material upon such land unless all reasonable ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters Reach Residential Fire on Foot FEBRUARY 09 - Once again Caroline County firefighters were hampered by another round of extreme weather. Dispatched to a residential fire on N. Roy Ln, Wagon 1 arrived to find three vehicles stuck in the snow covered driveway and no other access to the burning home. Crews from Eng 1 and Wag 1 grabbed there tools and took a hike through the woods to the fire. Once Brush 2 arrived, a winch was hooked to one of ... (Full Story & Photos)

Snow Slows Response to Young St. Fire FEBRUARY 07 - Brush 1 was first to arrive to a 3rd due residential fire. Extreme weather conditions challenged firefighters all weekend with the area receiving snow accumulations in the double digits. No one was injuried and the home was a total loss.... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine and Squad go to work on pin job in Port Royal FEBRUARY 05 - The Engine and Squad responded to a reported vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer and passenger vehicle with entrapment on Tidewater Trail. Chief 30 arrived and confirmed one pinned. The Engine and Squad arrived at the same time and went to work. The Squad crew stabilized while the Engine crew split crews to assist with the extrication. The crews worked together to remove the driver side doors, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Entrapment on the BG Bypass JANUARY 29 - Just before 830 hr, Squad 1 and Engine 8 took on a two vehicle crash with one person trapped on the Bowling Green Bypass. Squad 1 arrived and stabilized and began extrication. Engine 8 arrived and assisted with patient removal and care. Two victims were transported by Medic 115.... (Full Story & Photos)

Chimney Fire on Fredericksburg Turnpike JANUARY 28 - Engine 1 headed to its 3rd run in two hours when alerted for a 2nd due chimney fire on Fredericksburg Tpke. The Engine was assisted by Tower 1, Engine 7, and Spotsylvania Engine 8. The crews checked for extension and removed all hazards. All apparatus returned to service within a hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

Single Vehicle Crash on Industrial Dr. JANUARY 15 - Engine 1 handled a single vehicle crash. No injuries were reported and the engine company handled a minor leak.... (Full Story & Photos)

Vehicle Fire at Carmel Church Gas Station JANUARY 09 - Just before 1030hrs, Engine 1, Wagon 1, and Tower 1 headed 2nd due to Rogers Clark Blvd for a vehicle fire endangering a commercial structure. The Engine and Wagon arrived followed by Squad 2 to find a single vehicle fully involved just feet away from the building. The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished by the Engine Company. Wagon 1 and Tower 1 cleared while the Engine and ... (Full Story & Photos)

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