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Wed. Nov 12th 2008
Company 2 & 4 members tackle intense live-fire training

On November 7th and 8th, members from Companies 2 & 4 partnered to take the Department of Fire Programs IFGO class, which was...

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Sun. Nov 2nd 2008
Hose testing 2008

On Sunday afternoon, members from Company 2 gathered to complete  their annual hose testing.  After a long day almo...

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Mon. Oct 13th 2008
Department sees off members of the 180th Engineering Battalion

Members from all five of the county's departments gathered today to see off the Virginia National Guard's 180th Engineering C...

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1922 Urbine Rd
Powhatan, VA  23139

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Brush 2


2005 Ford F550/Alum-Line/Department-built

Used primarily for brush fires and other off-road activities. The body was built by Alum-Line, and mounted by department members. Department members, led by Engineer Bob Howland, donated many months time custom building the pump panels, consoles, installing equipment, and other things necessary, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars. Vehicle also features 7.5 gallons of both Class A and Class B foam through a Robwen on-board foam system.

 
 
Car 2


1997 Ford Expedition

This vehicle was retired from service in July 2008.

 
 
EMS 2


2001 Chevrolet Suburban

Primary vehicle used for EMS response in our area. Features an AED and other required EMS supplies. One of three EMS-licensed vehicles in our fleet.

 
 
Engine 2


1990 HME/Grumman

1000gpm pumper with a 750 gallon tank. Provides fire suppression and extrication capabilities. Features a Hurst Tool compliment, 6kW generator, two crosslays, front and rear preconnects, and seating for six. One of three EMS-licensed vehicles in the fleet.

The department's apparatus committee is currently working on a replacement engine. Expected to order the new Engine 2 in late 2008.

 
 
Rescue 2 "The Rescue"


2000 International/Pierce Encore

Vehicle runs as the only heavy rescue company in Powhatan County. Features a compliment of Hurst extrication tools, Vetter and Hurst low and high pressure air bags, a 6kW Will-Burt light tower, 25kW Winco generator, 4-bottle 6000psi air cascasde system, 3000 watts in portable and fixed floodlights, cribbing, rescue struts, fans, hand tools, 24' extension ladder, and other standard tools found on a Rescue Company.

 
 
Tanker 2


1992 International/S&S

1800 gallon elliptical tanker with a 1000gpm Waterous pump. Features 8" side and 10" rear dumps, two crosslays, front discharge with forestry line, and 400' of 3" supply line.

 
 



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January  33  43
February  42  23
March  22  25
April  35  33
May  30  25
June  35  30
July  44  25
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