Company 5 is in need of funding to assist with the construction of the much needed Fire Station to be built on Thomas Jefferson Road. The membership has been working since 2007 on this project, we are trying to replace our current station that is over 50 years old. We are still a long way from our goal of 2.2 million. We continue with our Brick Campaign,  and have had some good sucess. While we are raising funds to build our new station we must continue to maintain our normal operational budget, which continues to increase  each year, with more calls for service. If you would like to help with any of these projects please send DONATIONS TO: Forest Vol. Fire Company , P.O. 140 or 192 Forest, VA 24551.     

Co. 5 and Sq. 5 were assigned to Forest Middle School to the High School baseball field, for a player struck by a baseball in the face. Rescue 5 ALS staffed arrived and treated and packaged the patient and stood by for the arrival of Campbell County Career Staff Unit 8-2 for transport to LGH. We wish the player a speedy recovery.

Just before noon Co. 5 and Sq 5 and Medic 14-5 were assigned to a MVC rollover at Thomas Jefferson Road and Turkey Foot Road. Lt. B. Russell arrived from just across the street to find a female out of the SUV with injuries. Chief 5 (Styles) arrived and started treating the patient, as Crash 5 arrived (??) Chief 5 continued patient care unitl Medic 14-5 arrived and transported the patient. Units assigned were; P-5, C-5, Medic 14-5 and Crash 5.   

Members of Co. 5, Sq. 5, Sq 6 and RS 2 were on hand to tour the High School. Crews reviewed the location of the FDC's and Elevators on all four floors. We also reviewed the main disconnect for incoming power, water, and gas. Crews will soon tour Teva (Barr Labs) later this month.

Members of Co. 5 continue to attend the SOC School. Today's topic were taught by Chief 1 B. Creasy (Squad Leader Swift-water), Chief 5 T. Styles (Bedford Co. Haz-Mat Chief) . Both Chiefs discussed required topcis so the students would have a understanding of what the role of each is when we are assigned a SOC run.

Just after 2215 Assistant Chief 5 (Hudson) was contacted by dispatch to assist the Bedford County Sheriff Office with a search for a 14 year old female. Rescue 5 and U- 5 were assigned and Asst Chief 5 would end up with a Unified Command System with several agenies involved. Our assignment would end around 04:00 when we transfered Command to Chief 3. During the next operational period the child would be found about 1 and 1/2 miles from the home. Great work be all Companies and Squads assigned. 

Co. 1  (1st due), Co. 5 2nd due and RIT, were assigned to a Chimney Fire on Fox Chase Lane. Pumper 5 arrived to find a two story home with nothing showing from 3 sides, and passed Command to the next in engine. Tanker 5 would arrive and stage for water supply leaving room for the arrival of E-1, and L-1. Crews worked together on the basic chimney fire with no extension. Units assigned to the alram were, P-5, T-5, E-1,L-1, W-1, E-5, R-5, RS-2.

Members of Co. 5 belonging to Special Operations Command attended a Large Animal Rescue Class the last 3 days. Members learned how to work around large animals and move large animals. We conducted several different types of rescues, we rigged equipment for the heavy lifting, and gained the horses resepct, with blindfolds, proper harness construction to guide the animal to a safe area. With the training it gives the citizens of the 4th largest Horse and Cattle population in the Commonwealth of VA another resource if something happens. We would like to thank, both Bedford County Fire and Vickie Schmidt, and Gene Cole for the training.

Just before 1600 Co. 5 and Co. 12 (Brookville)  and Co. 1 as RIT were assigned to 1076 Thomas Jefferson Road to Studio Style and Spa for smoke coming from the heating vents. Assistant Chief Hudson arrived and found a single story commerical strip shop with nothing showing from all four sides. P-5's crews would take Recon and R-5 would be attached. W-5 stood ready at the hydrant. Command would release all companies once the complete building was safe to return over to the owners. Units assigned were, P-5,R-5,E-5,W-5, E-12-1, L-1, RS-2 Medic 6-4.

Co. 5, Co. 12 (Brookville) and Co. 1 as RIT were assigned to a Chimney Fire on Jane Randolph Street. Chief 5 (T. Styles) arrived to find a 2 story with fire showing from the chimney. Command assigned Deputy Chief Thomas to Basement divison and Engine 12-1 to the Roof. Crews worked for about an hour to bring the fire under control  Units assigned were P-5,W-5,R-5C-5,E-12 -1,L-1, Medic 8-2, and RS-2.     

Several members attended the SOC School held at the CVCC in Bedford. The school will be taught by the leadership of the SOC Team and cover; Rope, Swiftwater, Haz-Mat, Confined Space, Trench, and Collapse Rescues. Today's class was instructed by Squad Leader M. Eggleston (also a Capt at Co. 5), and SOC Chief M. Coleman (President at Co. 5). More to come in the up coming weeks.

Around 21:33 Co. 2 (Big Island), Co. 3 (Boonsboro), and Co. 5 gets the RIT. 2 Engine arrived to find a 2 story new constructed home with heavy fire showing from all four sides, making it a defensive attack. 2 Engine deployed its Blitz Fire and a few handlines to contain the blaze. Crews operated on the alarm unitl 02:00. Units assigned to the alarm were; E-2,W-2,T-2,T-2A,FR-3,T-3,R-5,T-5,RS-2,Medic 2-1, County 16 

Co. 5 was added to the alarm on Judge Street in Company 1's first due as the RIT. Rescue 5 arrived to find a 2 story with fire in the chimney extending into the second floor. While providing RIT coverage Rescue 5 shored up the 2nd floor with some help from Chief 8. Crews operated at the alarm for several hours. Units assigned; R-5, E-1,W-1,W-8,L-1, RS-2.   

With more snow falling, Company 5 would be assigned to Graves Mill Center for a MVC with injury, FF. T. McCrickard would reduce the response to P-5, and Medic 5-8. Once the Pumper went into service they assisted Co. 3 on a MVC, only a few blocks away, P-5 arrived to find the MVC in it's 1st due area. Chief Styles requested a Medic truck for one minor injury. Having no fire danger and EMS providers on site working with the patient, they went further down the road and searched for the other MVC in 3's 1st due.  

Co. 5 and Squad 5 were assinged to 5400 block of Thomas Jefferson Road for a 2 car mvc. Lt. B. Russell arrived and requested P-5 and R-5 to continue  to have patients checked out and to handle fluid spill. Units assigned were P-5, R-5, Medic 8-2.