|
Timberville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. |
|
|
|
P.O. Box 101, 217 S. Main St., Timberville, Virginia 22853 |
|
The Timberville Fire Department was formed in 1948 and has provided more that 50 years of continuous volunteer service. We are the only true volunteer Fire Company in Rockingham County providing service for this length of time. The employers in our area who allow the firefighters to respond to emergencies have made this accomplishment possible. The Fire Department serves the Town of Timberville and surrounding Rockingham and Shenandoah Counties. There are 35 active members including 6 life members each serving more than 25 years. The Fire Department has been assisting the squad with First Responder service for 14 years and is certified by the State of Virginia to provide this service. The Department also works closely with the Broadway Volunteer Fire Department on emergency calls and training. A response to a structure fire, as well as other types of fire calls, will involve both departments to ensure adequate manpower and equipment to control the situation. The fire station houses 2 fire engines, a 1500 gallon tanker truck, a 4 wheel drive brush truck, a first responder vehicle and a utility van. The station also has offices, a training room, lounge and kitchen which is used to serve dinners for fund raising. The Department also conducts an annual lawn party on Hollar Circle, which is the major fund raising activity. Chicken and beef barbecues are other fund raising activities. During Fire Prevention Month in October, the Department mails letters to the citizens in our service area requesting donations. These donations, along with fund raising and funding from Rockingham County, the Town of Timberville and the State of Virginia, provide the necessary income for operating and updating equipment and supplies.
|
|
  |