Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department and EMS News

03/18/2008       Ambulance is now in operation.

The Pamplin Vol. Fire Dept and EMS has recently been licensed to start running EMS transports. We will be responding to emergency medical calls in our first due area and assisting neighboring departments though mutual aid agreements.

03/18/2008       Ambulance is now in operation.

The Pamplin Vol. Fire Dept and EMS has recently been licensed to start running EMS transports. We will be responding to emergency medical calls in our first due area and assisting neighboring departments though mutual aid agreements.

04/22/2007       Poker Run set for Aug 11th, 2007

The second annual Pamplin EMS Poker Run is set for Aug 11 2007. Come out and enjoy a ride in the country and to help raise funds for our EMS department. Please contact Debbie Happel at Rednckgrlva@aol.com for more info.

02/19/2007       Appomattox County 911 Dispatch Center is operational

Appomattox County's 911 Dispatch center is now up and running. This will tremendously help with locating and dispatching emergency calls in the county.

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) is used to initiate public safety calls for service, dispatch, and maintain the status of responding resources in the field.

All roads, residences, and building are now mapped and loading into a database. The 911 address will now allow emergency personnel to identify locations and help prevent confusing direction to calls.

Thanks go out to Bobby Wingfield, 911 Coordinator for all the hard work he has put into this project.

01/07/2007       SVVFA Meeting Jan 17th 2007

The Southside Virginia Volunteer Firefighter's Association January meeting will be held at the Pamplin VFD firehouse on Jan. 17th 2007.

01/07/2007       EMS Fundraiser

A fundraising stew will be held on Feb. 24th 2007 at 11:00 am.

10/08/2006       Annual Fundraising Stew

The department's annual stew fundraiser will be held on Nov. 4th 2006. The stew will be ready around 11:00am

07/18/2006       Open House - September 10th

The Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept and EMS will sponsor an open house on September 10th 2006 1:00-3:00 pm. We will have our new Rescue-Pumper on display as well as a demo of the ambulance that we will be receiving. Join us at 2:00pm for a vehicle extrication demonstration. Bring the kids out for games and refreshments.

07/18/2006       New Ambulance Ordered

Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept and EMS is pleased to announce that an ambulance order has been placed with Singer Fire. This will enhance our emergency services by adding medical transport.

The Medtec ambulance was made possible with a grant from the Department of EMS.

We expect delivery in the spring of 2007.

06/27/2006       Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept & EMS Poker Run

Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept & EMS will sponser a Poker Run on Aug. 19, 2006 (rain date Aug. 26, 2006). Start time 9:30 AM. Start location will be at the Pamplin Volunteer Fire Dept. 2394 Pamplin Road Pamplin, VA 23958

All money raised will be used to fund an ambulance for the Pamplin Community.Take this beautiful ride for a wonderful cause.

For more information call 434-248-6969, or email Rednckgrlva@aol.com

04/08/2006       EVOC Class

An EVOC class will be taught at the Pamplin Fire Dept. on April 25 and 27th. Contact Tony Williams to sign up.

02/21/2006       VAVRS announces dates for Rescue College 2006

The Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads has set the dates of June 10-18th for the 31st annual Rescue College. See http://www.vavrs.com/forms/catalog.pdf for more details.

02/15/2006       Burn Building Open House

The regional burning building located in Blackstone, will have it's open house on April 1st at 2:00 pm. Funded by The Department of Fire Programs, the burn building is a collaborative effort between Prince Edward and Nottoway Counties. This facility will greatly improve the training opportunities for local firefighters

02/15/2006       EMS Fundraiser set for March 18th

The EMS branch of the fire department is holding a stew fundraiser on March 18th. The stew will be ready at approximately 12:00.

01/11/2006       Firefighter II class March 11th

The Department of Fire Programs is holding a Firefighter II class starting March 11th in Prince Edward County. The course is designed for the Firefighter I who is prepared to assume more of a leadership role in a department. Course consists primarily of classes designed to give the student more knowledge of fireground situations so that he or she can make basic evaluations of safety problems and assume leadership roles in carrying out interior attack and search operations. Hazardous Materials Operations is required to prepare the students to participate in defensive leak and spill control operations. Prerequisites: Must be certified as Firefighter I.

Go to www.vafire.com to sign up.

01/11/2006       Basic Pump Operations class April 1st-2nd

Appomattox County Fire Department is hosting a Basic Pump Operations class taught by the Dept. of Fire Programs. The course designed for new operators with emphasis on hands-on operation of pumpers at draft and from hydrants, and relay operations. Sign up at www.vafire.org

12/23/2005       New Rescue/Pumper has arrived.

The department took delivery of our new rescue/pumper from M&W Fire today. Built on a HME P2-XL chassis, the truck features a 1500 GPM pump and a 1250 gallon tank. This unit will also add vehicle rescue capability to the department with its on board hydraulic rescue tools and air bags. It will carry a full complement of forcible entry tools, large diameter hose, and will enhance night time operations with scene lighting provided by a light tower and a 15kw hydraulic generator.

The Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department and EMS is committed to providing the best emergency services to our community.

09/29/2005       New Rescue-Pumper update

The body and cab have now been painted and the electrical work is continuing. The radios are also being installed as well as the TNT hydraulic rescue tools. Go the the photo section for updated pictures.

09/24/2005       What is NIMS?

On February 28, 2003, President Bush directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). The point is that all responders at all levels use the same organizational structures, terminology, procedures and systems all the time. The idea is to achieve interoperability among jurisdictions and disciplines.

An online NIMS class is available online at http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700.asp

09/14/2005       Annual Fundraiser set for November 5th 2005

The department will once again hold our annual stew fundraiser on November 5th. Please come out and help support our mission. Thanks for all your continued support.

08/11/2005       Vehicle Extrication Class set for October 29-30th

Pamplin VFD will host a course designed for Fire and Rescue personnel with basic and intermediate experience in vehicle rescue. Class room and practical evolutions will alert students to new hazards associated with today’s vehicles. Time will be spent on how the laws of physics affect the vehicle and it’s passengers and the outcome this has on tactical considerations. Emphasis is placed on the development of safe and proficient techniques for vehicle stabilization and lifting, and in the use of air bags and hydraulic systems.

Members who are interested in taking this class, please sign up at the Dept. of Fire Programs website or see Jeff Baldwin.

03/05/2005       MW Fire to soon begin construction of new Rescue/Engine

Pamplin VFD is proud to announce that MW Fire of Vinton, Virginia is to begin the building of the department's new Rescue/Engine. The HME 1871 P2XL chassis has arrived and manufacturing will soon begin. Look for photos as they become available in the apparatus page of this website.

02/09/2005       Haz-Mat Awareness class April 2nd

Gerald Inge will instruct a Haz-Mat Awareness class on Sat. April 2nd at 8:00am. Please contact Jeff Baldwin to sign up for the class.

01/06/2005       Fire Attack Essentials Class to begin on January 25th

A Fire Attack Essentials class will begin at the Pamplin Firehouse on January 25, 2005. This class will be taught by Fire Dept. members Jeff Baldwin and Keith Vogt. This is a recognized class by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. To sign up, interested persons should contact Jeff Baldwin. A schedule is posted on the bulletin board at the firehouse and in the "Calendar" section of this web-site.

12/31/2004       Department Of Fire Programs Training Records now on-line.

The Department of Fire Programs is now allowing members of the fire service to view training records on ther website at https://www.fstrs.virginia.gov/

12/21/2004       Appomattox Co. 911 Coordinator to meet with firefighters

January Business Meeting: special guest, Bobby Wingfield, will meet with fire department members to discuss the implementation of 911 in Appomattox Co.

12/18/2004       Fire Attack Class

Training Officer Jeff Baldwin announced that a Fire Attack class will be held in the first quarter of 2005. Fire Attack Essentials provides the basic information and skills necessary to meet the requirements of NFPA1001, Essentials of Firefighting. The course teaches the basic fundamentals of fire fighting training evolutions. This class will consist of 35 hours of Department of Fire Program training. Please contact Jeff Baldwin to sign up.

12/16/2004       New Website

New website launched!