Firefighter Receives Governor's Award

Wednesday, September 8, 2010   Firefighter Doug Townshend recieved the Meritorious Service Medal from Governor Bob McDonnell for his actions on March 13, 2009. Firefighter Townshend rescued his own brother from a burning building via a bedroom window. For more information click the link below.

http://www.wusa9.com/news/columnist/blogs/2009/03/first-on-statter911com-off-duty.html

   


 

Cut Job in Town

Sunday, August 15, 2010 0925 Engine Co. 2 and Rescue Station 3 were dispatched for single vehicle overturned on Rt. 3 past Washington and Lee High School. WCSO arrived on scene and advised 1 patient entrapped. Engine 22 arrived on scene within minutes and began stabilization with box crib and res-q-jacks. Crews removed driver side door, b-post, and rear door to gain access to patient. Patient was turned over to MVRS Medic 31. Aircare 2 was requested by medic unit and Engine 51 set up the LZ. Vehicle was removed from roadway and all units were placed in service by command.

     



 

Under Construction

Thursday, August 12, 2010  The Westmoreland Vol. Fire Dept. would like to welcome you to our new website. The website is still under construction. Hopefully soon we will have the entire site done.

   


 
 
 

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