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Automobile Fire - Route 262 at Morris Mill Road
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
On May 10, 2017 at 14:22 hours, the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched for an Automobile Fire with "flames visible" on Route 262 at Morris Mill Road.
Engine 14-5 responded with three personnel and arrived to find an automobile on the southbound shoulder, fully involved with fire. Fire Chief Kevin L. Wilkes advised Augusta County Emergency Communications Center (AECC) the southbound lane of Route 262 would be shut down, and initiated Route 262 Command. Firefighter Harley Bird, a Virginia Tech student home on summer break, and Chief Wilkes donned Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs), deployed an inch an three-quarter hand-line and quickly knocked the fire down. Chief Wilkes placed situation under control and held units on scene until Virginia State Police arrived.
Other units on scene; Response 14 and Augusta County Sheriff Office (ACSO).
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Wednesday, June 21st, 2017
On June 21, 2017, at 00:42 hours, the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to assist Augusta County Fire & Rescue (Company 10) with an appliance fire inside a structure. Engine 14-5 responded with six personnel within 5 seconds after receiving alarm, Chase 14 (Deputy Chief Chris Botkin) ...
Monday, June 19th, 2017
On June 19, 2017 at 19:27 hours, the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company, along with our neighboring companies, City of Staunton (Engine 2), Churchville Fire Company (Engine 4-7, Tanker 4-5) and Churchville Rescue Squad (Rescue 4-8), were dispatched to a fire with exposures.
Sunday, June 11th, 2017
On June 11, 2017 at 16:19 hours, the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to a "vehicle fire." Engine 14-5 responded with five personnel and Response 14 responded with four personnel. Engine 14-5 arrived in the area of 500 block of Parkersburg Turnpike and was directed towards Desa...
Thursday, June 1st, 2017
The officers of the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company are pleased to announce the Volunteer of the Month for June 2017...Harley Bird. Whether is it helping around the office, putting fires out, or mentoring new personnel, Harley can always be found with a great BIG smile and the willingness to help oth...
Wednesday, May 17th, 2017
On May 16, 2017 at 17:41 hours, the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company along with City of Staunton Fire Engine 2 were dispatched to a woodpile on fire threatening a barn. Augusta County Fire & Rescue Training - 1 (Captain Chris Shaver) was first to arrive and initiated Stayman Lane Command.Engine 2 w...
Sunday, May 14th, 2017
On May 14, 2017 at 07:47 hours Swoope Volunteer Fire Company along with City of Staunton Engine 2 and Augusta County Fire & Rescue Engine 111, were dispatched for a outhouse (chicken coop) fire.Engine 2 was first to arrive, Lieutenant Victor Bussard initiated Nature Trail Lane Command.
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
On May 10, 2017 at 14:22 hours, the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched for an Automobile Fire with "flames visible" on Route 262 at Morris Mill Road.Engine 14-5 responded with three personnel and arrived to find an automobile on the southbound shoulder, fully involved with fire.
Thursday, May 4th, 2017
On May 4, 2017 at 04:31 hours, the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched as automatic aid to assist Verona Fire Company with a dispatched working house with flames showing. Augusta County Fire & Rescue Battalion Commander 3 arrived on scene and reported fire from the second floor window.
Monday, May 1st, 2017
The officers are proud to announce the Volunteer of the Month for May 2017...Brad Collins. You can usually find Brad at the station when he gets off work, keeping a smile on our faces, and filling us with laughter.
Thursday, April 13th, 2017
On April 13, 2017, at 10:46 hours, Tanker 14-7 was dispatched as part of the Tanker Strike Team, along with six other tankers, to a working incident on Acorn Hill Lane. Tanker 14-7 and REHAB 1 responded with four personnel.
Tuesday, April 4th, 2017
The Officers would like to announce our Volunteer of the Month for April...Sheryl Mullenax. Sheryl can be found just about anytime at the station cleaning up, looking after the station or taking care of our beloved Fire Cat, Bunkers.
Monday, March 27th, 2017
On March 27, 2017 Swoope crews attended a joint training class with the Riverheads Fire Company. Around 19:18 hours, Riverheads Fire Company (Station 25), was dispatched for a Lighting Strike - Structure Fire.
Friday, March 24th, 2017
On March 24, 2017 at 21:10 hours, the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company along with the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad (SARS) were dispatched for an automobile accident with the vehicle over the embankment.Chase 14, with Fire Chief Kevin L.
Friday, March 24th, 2017
The men and women of the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company would like to wish one of our own, Firefighter Harold Campbell, "GOOD LUCK" as he enters the 126th Virginia State Police Recruit Academy.
Tuesday, March 14th, 2017
The Mill Creek Fire Company (Delaware) has announced the passing of a friend, Deputy Chief Kristina (Krissy) Kreutzer, PhD. A note from our chief: We share this memorial as we are very close to the Mill Creek Fire Company and appreciate them greatly.
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017
On March 8, 2017 at 12:49 hours the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched for a smoke investigation on Rolling Green Drive. Engine 14-5 and Brush 14-8 responded with six personnel. Engine 14-5 was first to arrive on scene, the Engine Officer advised Augusta County Emergency Communications C...
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
The Officers and Members of the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company are pleased to announce the 'Volunteer of the Month' for March 2017...Firefighter Ben Piner.Ben has gone above and beyond, leading the TEAM with washing, waxing, and detailing all eight Swoope vehicles.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
On March 7, 2017 at 21:24 hours the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company and Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad (SARS) were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident, truck versus a tree, in the 1000 block of Eidson Creek Road.Swoope units, Engine 14-5, Response 14 and Chase 14 responded with ten personnel.
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
On March 7, 2017 at 14:56 hours the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company sent Engine 14-5 to assist our neighboring Churchville Fire Company with setting up a Landing Zone next to Buffalo Gap High School. Churchville was already committed with an Engine to the motor vehicle accident on Little Calf Pastur...
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
On March 1, 2017 at 12:19 hours, while Swoope Volunteer was operating at a motor vehicle accident scene with a rollover, they were dispatched to an additional call in the district, just a few blocks away.
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