Elections 2020

Elections: 09 November 2020 Nominations will be held for line officers on Monday, 09 November, 2020, at 1900 hrs. All firefighters, board members, and friends are urged to attend the meeting. Nominations will be for all Line Officers, maintenance, and an new board members wishing to apply for these positions: Treasurer, Secretary, and regular board. Please arrive no later than 1900 hrs [7pm]. We will try to start on time. Your interest in our fire department is greatly appreciated.

FBVFD is still here

 

Trying Times     25Mar20


Fort Blackmore Vol. Fire Dept. would like to take a moment to remember the nation's, and Scott County's First Responders -- fire, rescue, law enforcement, and dispatchers - and keep them lifted up to the Lord Jesus. We pray for their safety and good health in these upcoming "trysome" days. "The angel of the Lord watch over you and keep you safe." And, "surely goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life... and that you dwell in the House of the Lord forever." Thank you for Scott County's First Responders, and y'all keep up the good work.


As a reminder, training is still the 1st and 3rd Monday nights. Scott Co. E-911 is providing 1000 bio-hazard gloves to be handed out to responders, two or three pairs at a time, in our Department.  Keep them in your turnouts, and maybe a pair for your vehicle. Keep your families safe from harm. This "noisome pestilence" wont last forever. Also, we are always looking for able men and women 18 years of age or older to help mitigate fire in our District.  New Drivers are also needed: 21 year olds or older.  There is a whole range of jobs to be had at the Fire Department. Also, if you don't live in FBVFD's district, there are six more fire departments in Scott County that would be glad to have you!


Training Nights ==> 1st and 3rd Monday Nights @ 1900 hrs.


We are always looking for new firefighters.

703 Rear End Repaired

703 underwent repair for rear end transmission leak. After service, she went back into operation, on 10DEC19 at 1500 hrs.

Elections

Elections for 2020

Departmental Elections were held 09DEC19 at 1900 hrs. New Line Officers will go into effect at the end of 09DEC2019's Business Meeting. Results of elections:

1. Chief Jim Currier
2. Assistant Chief Jason Perry
3. 1st Captain Donnie Saul
4. 2nd Captain Andrew Anderson
5. Lieutenant 'Bobo' Saul 
6. Rescue Sergeant [not appointed as of 17DEC19]

    

Cloudsplitter 100

Units of Fort Blackmore VFD and Dungannon VFD will participate in assisting the runners on the Cloudsplitter 100 and sister races. The dates are 12th - and - 13th of October 2019 at the Devil's Bathtub Parking Area.  FBVFD will assist runners lost or injured as the need becomes evident. Start time in Norton, VA, is 0800 Saturday morning, on the 12th of October, 2019.  Ending time is 1738 hrs Sunday, 13th of October, 2019, at the Devil's Fork Parking Lot. In the event that a runner requires EVAC by ground or chopper, Race Coordinators will assign a Search Crew.  Crews from Duffield Fire & Rescue will provide Emergency Life Saving, and will be assisted by Fort Blackmore VFD and Dungannon VFD. Sometimes difficulties present themselves for locating lost and or injured runners. Fire Departments will be equipped with  radios to contact search party members and Scott County Central Dispatch, providing that radios can reach the designated frequencies.  Some areas of the High Knob area, including Scott County, are often difficult for radio communications.  Every effort will be attempted to maintain radio contact with Fire Departments and Fire & Rescue Departments, including Central [located in Gate City, VA.]

2019 Flood

Flooding February 2019: in the north county, Fort Blackmore and Dungannon Fire Departments continue to monitor river and creek flooding. So far, no evacuations have been necessary.

Fire Prevention

 

Fire Prevention will be held at Fort Blackmore Primary School on Friday 26 October 2018 at 1330. All Firefighters are asked to attend. Contact the Chief or Assistant Chief if you can't make it. A text is fine.

Things to do in October 2018

October Assignments for Firefighters with Fort Blackmore:

• We will have an Association Meeting, Thursday, 04 October 2018 at 1930 hrs at Weber City Fire Dept, possibly at WC First Baptist.  If you wish to go, contact the Chief.  Insurance will be the hot topic.
• The Ultra Marathon will be held at the Bath Tub on Fri-Sat-Sun 5th- 6th- 7th of October 2018. Check for times of start and when Firefighters with Fort Blackmore Fire are needed. We need help to make this a successful marathon. Duffield Fire and Rescue will be riding the bull for this one, and all firefighters with Fort Blackmore Fire are expected to contribute.
• Fire Prevention at Fort Blackmore Primary School will be conducted around the 24th of October. All firefighters with FBVFD contact the chief for your assignment. We will start here at the station about 1315 hrs.
• The Candy Hand-Out will be conducted on 31October18 beginning around 4pm and lasting until about 8pm. All firefighters are expected to help.  Contact the Chief for information.