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Residential Structure Fire At Wintergreen
May 11, 2008 - Wintergreen Fire and Rescue Personnel responded to a reported fully involved structure fire in a single family residential structure on North Forest Drive located on Wintergreen Mountain. Upon arrival of the initial apparatus the 2 story/2,000 sq. ft. cedar sided structure was found fully involved with fire and in the initial stages of collapse. Effective defensive operations, made challenging by dense fog, prevented the spread of fire to nearby structures and wildland areas. The ignition source was suspected to be a lightning strike during heavy thunderstorms which passed through the area several hours earlier. 14 career and volunteer members responded from Wintergreen with 8 pieces of Wintergreen Fire and EMS apparatus, with assistance of 10 members from neighboring departments. Many thanks to Rockfish Volunteer Fire Dept., Wilson Volunteer Fire Dept, Augusta County Fire Rescue, Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad, Wintergreen Police Department, and Wintergreen Partners Inc., whom all assisted with either manpower on scene or covering the Wintergreen response area during the event. Click here for photos.
Wintergreen Fire And Rescue Assists with House Fire
May 1, 2008 - Wintergreen Fire and Rescue Personnel responded with WFD Engine 1 to assist Faber and Scottsville Fire Departments with extinguishment of a residential structure fire. After starting in a vehicle in an unattached garage, the fire had spread into the adjacent house by the time the first fire apparatus arrived. 10 career and volunteer members responded from Wintergreen to assist. Click here for photos from the incident.
New Photographs of Truck 1 Construction Posted
April 22, 2008 - *UPDATED* New construction photos of Wintergreen Fire Department's new Sutphen 95' Arial Tower Truck have been posted. The truck is scheduled for delivery at the end of May 2008, and will provide enhanced fire supression, extinguishment and rescue capabilities for the residents of Wintergreen and surrounding communities. Click here to view the pictures.
Bus Accident In Beech Grove
March 4, 2008 - Wintergreen Fire And Rescue responded to a reported bus accident in the Beech Grove community at the base of Wintergreen Mountain. Further details and photos can be found here
Wintergreen Fire and Rescue Assists with Wildland Fire
January 8, 2008 - Wintergreen Fire and Rescue personnel and equipment assisted Rockfish Volunteer Fire Department and Virginia Department of Forestry in containment and extinguishing of an approximately 8-9 acre brush fire. Wintergreen provided multiple pieces of fire suppression apparatus, as well as a medic level ambulance crew for safety standby. Initially, the fire was contained with a fireline established by ground crews and a Virginia Department of Forestry bulldozer, as well as back firing operations. Once contained, the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported, and no structures or vehicles were damaged.
Injured Hiker Rescued
December 10, 2007 - Wintergreen Fire and Rescue personnel and equipment responded today for a report of an injured hiker on 'The Plunge' trail on Blackrock Mountain at Wintergreen. Upon arrival, a female hiker was found with a lower extremity injury suffered during a ground level fall. Initial responders assessed and stabilized the patient's injuries. Due to the steep and rocky terrain, movement of the patient from her initial location to the awaiting ambulance was accomplished using low angle rescue techniques and equipment. Additional assistance was rendered by WPOA Landscaping Department personnel as well as aid from construction workers from a nearby house site. One stable patient was transported to Augusta Medical Center.