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2010 Call Stats
| January | 24 |
| February | 42 |
| March | 39 |
| April | 34 |
| May | 25 |
| June | 30 |
| July | 43 |
| August | 23 |
| September | |
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| Total | 260 |
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Welcome to the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department's Community Web Site.
We are an all volunteer organization that has been
dedicated to serving and protecting our community for over 50 years.
(540) 297-7281 -- 12737 North Old Moneta Road, Moneta, VA 24121
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Wagon 8, 82, 83
Rescue 8
Tanker 8
Brush 8, 82, 83
Command 8
Company 13- Stewartsville-Chamblissburg
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Important News and Information
Spaghetti Supper October 9th
The Moneta Fire Department will be holding an open house and spaghetti supper from 3 PM-7PM at the Moneta Fire Department 12737 N Old Moneta Rd. Stay tuned for more details!
Moneta Welcomes New Members
The Moneta Fire Department would like to welcome Jeff Phillips, Jeff Furr, Kathy Furr, Austin Hannabass, Barry Burton Jr, Brent Townley and Jerald Beheler to the Moneta Fire Department. Several of these new members already hold certifications in fire and rescue and all will be a valued assets to our team. Anyone interested in joining the Moneta Fire Department can follow the link to the left.
Good Luck Justin!
The members of Company 8 wish Justin Burtner the best of luck with his move to Fredericksburg VA. Justin has been a very active member of Moneta Fire Department and was an asset to our team. It was an honor to work with him and we wish him luck with his future endeavors!
Lost But Never Forgotten
Company 8 asks that you keep the Rocky Mount Fire Department and the Franklin County Division of Public Safety in your prayers as they mourn the loss of two firefighters after a tragic accident on Monday, July 26, 2010.
According to the Roanoke
Times, "Two longtime Rocky
Mount firefighters, including Chief Posey Dillon, were killed
Monday and another person was hurt when a fire truck on its way
to a house fire crashed into an SUV, flipped three times and
landed on a car, state police said." The engine was responding
to a working structure fire in Penhook. This has been a
devastating loss for the community and Company 8 offers prayer
and support. Funeral arrangements will be posted when known.
Thursday, July 22, 2010- Please join us in our prayers and thoughts for an active member of the Moneta Fire Department hospitalized after a motorcycle accident this afternoon.
Sunday, July 18, 2010 - Pictures from Training have been posted. CLICK HERE.
June 24,2010 - Attention Company 8 Members: New Training Opportunities Have Been Posted!
Wagon 8 takes part in 'Downtown Celebrations'!
Downtown Moneta
kicked off their
summer season of Downtown Celebrations on Saturday, June 19,
2010.
Wagon 8 was present for the festivities which included a
people's choice car show. These car shows will take place every
3rd Saturday of the month throughout the Summer. Company 8 has
been invited to participate in each event throughout the summer.
Annual Fish Fry a Big Success!
A special thanks goes out to the community for the support they showed in turning out for the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department's annual fish fry on June 12, 2010. The event was a great success and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Company 8 Participates in
Field Day at Staunton River Middle School
On June 8, 2010 Company 8 took Rescue 8 and Wagon 83 to Staunton River Middle School for their Field Day. While there the crew educated students on fire safety and taught them about the various equipment used by the fire department. A special thanks to members 818, 841, 843, 847, 811, and 824 for their participation.
6 MAN OPEN CAB / 33344 MILEAGE / 1000 GPM WATEROUS /750 STEEL TANK / CAT. 300 HP. 6 CYL./ EMERGENCY LIGHTS / SIREN / LADDERS / TECUMSEH GENERATOR 4000 WATTS / 2- 750 WATT TELESCOPING LIGHTS /5 CABINETS IN BODY / 1000’ 5” LDH / 2-250’ 1" ¾ PRE CONNECT ATTACK LINE WITH NOZZLES
$35,000.00 OBO PLEASE CALL CHIEF CALHOUN
@ 540-297-7281 ext.837 FOR MORE INFO AND PICS
Recent Calls at Company 8
Accident Sends SUV into the Creek
Thursday August 19, 2010- Company 8 and Hazmat were dispatched to Rock Cliff Rd near the intersection of Headens Bridge Rd for a vehicle into a creek with fluids leaking. Crews arrived to find a BMW SUV in the creek with no hazards present. Hazmat was canceled and the crew from company 8 assisted the wrecker with the recovery. Units Responding W82, R8, B8, C82, VDOT and VASP.
Vehicle Overturned on Stony Fork
Thursday August 19, 2010- Company 8, Squad 8, Squad 4 and Medic 14-13 were assigned to Stony Fork Rd in the area of the stockyard for a vehicle overturned with unknown injuries. Units arrived to find a single vehicle off the road in a field with one occupant requiring EMS assistance. With no hazards units assisted the state police and wrecker with removing the vehicle and clearing the scene. Units responding w83, R8, M84, M14-13 VASP.
Working fire in Co.13 1st Due
Monday, August 9, 2010- Co.13, Co.8 and Co. 1 as RIT were dispatched to Sandy Level Rd for a structure fire with flames visible from the residence. With a shortage of manpower Company 1 took the 3rd due assignment and Company 5 was dispatched as RIT. Units arrived to find a single story wood frame with heavy fire. Crews from 13, 8 and 1 made an aggressive attack on the fire and had it under control in approximately 30 minutes. During overhaul a roof beam collapsed on three firefighters causing a RIT activation. Two firefighters were able to self extricate and the RIT team assisted the other and all made it out with only minor injuries. Units Responding: W82, T8, A1, W13, E13, W1, R5 T12, M14 and RS2
Another Multiple Call Saturday for Moneta
Saturday, July 31, 2010-At Approximately 17:00 Company 8 and Squad 8 were dispatched to Diamond Hill Rd at the Dollar General for a head on collision with Injury. Command 8 arrived to find two vehicles that struck head on with multiple injuries. Crews from Rescue 8 assisted with patient care while Wagon 83 controlled traffic. Units Responding C8, W83, R8, M83, M84, M85 and VASP
Not long after returning to the station from the MVA Company 1, Squad 1 and Squad 8 were dispatched to Dickerson Mill Rd at the Wolf Creek Bridge for an MVA vehicle overturned in the creek. With a shortage of EMS units available Company 8 staffed Medic 14 (which is housed in our station) for the run. Command later requested Rescue 8 for the run but they were disregarded just prior to arriving on scene as all patients were removed from the creek.
Vehicle Overturned on Stony Fork
Monday, July 26, 2010-While finishing up the last bit of hose testing Monday night Company 8 and Squad 8 were dispatched to Stony Fork Rd for a vehicle overturned. Command 8 arrived to find one vehicle overturned in the roadway with one patient. Company 8 handled the hazards and assisted squad 8 with patient care. Units Responding C8, W83, R8, M85, EMS 82, M14
Three Runs for Saturday Night
Saturday, July 24, 2010-Company 8 was dispatched around 20:00 to the 55oo block of Altice Rd for an ATV accident. Units arrived to find two ATV's that had been involved in a head on collision. The operator of one ATV did suffer fatal injuries in the accident. Units remained on scene to assist the state police with the investigation. Units Responding W83, R8, B82, C82
Roughly 15 minutes after returning from the ATV accident Company 13, Squad 13, Squad 19 and Special Operations Command were dispatched to the 8900 Blk of Stewartsville Rd for a vehicle over the embankment with entrapment. Rescue 8 responded on the SOC assignment but was disregarded after no entrapment was found.
Around 0200 Company 8 and Squad 8 were dispatched to Moneta Rd at Snug Harbor Trail for a vehicle into a building. Wagon 83 arrived to find a vehicle into a small storage type building and handled fluid hazards before clearing up.
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