Just before midnight Wintergreen Fire Department was called to a mountain home to investigate smoke billowing out around a beam above the fireplace. Fire had escaped the metal flue and was burning behind the walls.

Alerts, Events, Reports, SafetyMike RiddleFebruary 11, 2022Fire, wintergreen fire department, Chimney Fire

Home Safety Inspection Checklist

We have just posted a helpful tool for you to check your home to see how safe it is. This checklist will cover…. Picture courtesy of eParent.com

Alerts, Events, Safety, ReportsMike RiddleJanuary 9, 2021home safety, checklist, wintergreen fire department, fire prevention

Snake Bites - Beware

It is that time of the year where people are hiking or out working in their yards or gardens. At times you may encounter different types of snakes, and yes, some may bite, if surprised.

Alerts, Events, Reports, SafetyMike RiddleMay 8, 2020Snakes, Hiking, Wintergreen Fire & Rescue, Wintergreen

Vaping: What you need to know!

Recently two of our Paramedics were fortunate enough to be able to speak to several classes at Nelson Middle School in effort to educate them on the hazards of vaping. (Picture is courtesy of 11alive.com)

Alerts, Events, Reports, SafetyMike RiddleMarch 13, 2020vaping, dangers, smoking, wintergreen rescue, public relations

Extreme Heat Safety (VDEM)

Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself.

Alerts, Events, Safety, ReportsMike RiddleJuly 19, 2019Heat, Safety, Heat Illness

Crabtree Falls

Nelson County has a hidden gem. The waterfalls with the highest vertical drop east of the Mississippi River are located…

Alerts, Events, Safety, ReportsMike RiddleJune 12, 2019Crabtree Falls, Crabtree, Falls, Nelson County, Nelson, Recreation

Recall - Kidde Smoke Detectors

Kidde has recently released a recall on some dual sensor smoke detectors. Please read if you suspect that you have purchased one of these detectors.

Alerts, Events, Safety, ReportsMike RiddleMarch 23, 2018Kidde, Recall, Kidde Recall, Smoke Detector, Detector

Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall

The recall involves 134 models of Kidde fire extinguishers manufactured between January 1, 1973 and August 15, 2017...

Alerts, Reports, Safety, EventsMike RiddleNovember 15, 2017Kidde, Fire Extinguisher, Recall, Fire Extinguisher Recall Comments

New Ambulance - Why so much?

Our first of the new class will arrive late this year. Including the cot, the cost will be $251,000. This doesn’t include a cardiac monitor, communications equipment, or any first-aid supplies.

Apparatus, Reports, Safety, Staff, Volunteers, AlertsCurtis SheetsJuly 13, 2017Wintergreen Fire & Rescue