| First photos of the new tanker! |
| Tue. Nov 29th 2011 |
The Arrow XT cab has begun production in Wisconsin. Here are the first photos in for the pumper / tanker scheduled to arrive in late January....
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| "Attack 8" returns home |
| Sat. Nov 12th 2011 |
Just over three weeks ago the "attack" was sent to GFE Brush Trucks in southern Virginia who specialize in building off road fire fighting vehicles. The attack replaced our unsafe and out dated "brush" truck which was designed to access fires and other emergencies well off the be...
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| Making room for the new tanker |
| Fri. Aug 26th 2011 |
In order to accommodate our new pumper / tanker and help with funding for equipment scheduled to arrive at the beginning of January our current tanker (1994) has been listed for sale (not to leave until December). Our retired (1998) Ford ambulance will also be listed for sale soon. For any inquires ...
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| NEW PUMPER / TANKER |
| Thu. Aug 11th 2011 |
Goldvein's new pumper / tanker will begin production in the next few months and is scheduled for delivery in January. The new piece will carry 2,900 gallons of water, 100 gallons of foam, 6 fire fighters, and all necessary equipment to operate as an engine or tanker. It will be replacing our 1994 1,...
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| Wounded Warriors ride across America |
| Sun. Jun 12th 2011 |
Saturday June 11th a group from Coast to Coast trail riders rode in to the fire house to camp for the night. The group of 6 including one wounded warrior from Iraq and one from Vietnam are traveling horse back from the Atlantic to Pacific. The purpose is to raise money and awareness for the Wounded ...
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| The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect Feb. 15, 2011 |
| Tue. Feb 15th 2011 |
The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect Feb. 15, 2011 – the start of spring fire season in Virginia.
This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 – April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry gras...
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| Tanker Operations Training |
| Thu. Nov 18th 2010 |
Members from Goldvein attended a training drill with our neighbors, Hartwood V.F.D. on Thursday going over tanker shuttles, fill, and dump site operations. Thank you to H.V.F.D. for giving us the opportunity to attend the drill.
Units involved: Tanker 1108, Tanker 6, Engine 6...
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| Chimney safety |
| Wed. Oct 27th 2010 |
As we approach the winter months and falling temperatures we know that most of you will be firring up your wood stoves and fire places. We would like to remind you of some safe practices to avoid a potentially devastating chimney fire.The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "...
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| Annual Goldvein Jubilee |
| Thu. Sep 2nd 2010 |
The annual Goldvein Jubilee will be held Saturday September 11th at Monroe Park from 1:00 - 5:00pm just off of Rock Run Road in Goldvein Virginia. For driving directions and to visit the park website go to www.goldvein.com
GOLDVEIN JUBILEE FLYER...
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| Fauquier County publishes new burn laws |
| Wed. Sep 1st 2010 |
The Fauquier County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management has published new open burning regulations in effect through out Fauquier County. For complete information - OPEN AIR BURNING IN FAUQUIER COUNTY...
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