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 was assigned to a car fire on Graves Mill Road during the rush hour. Crews arrived to find a small SUV, 8 feet from the A side of building. Crews quickly searched the building and attacked the fire. The fire was knocked down quickly by the Pumpers crew. Units assigned were; C-5 (Styles), P-5 and E-5.   

Co. 5 was special called to the south-side of the county in 13's first due as the RIT truck. After a 36 minute response time, the Rescue arrived and was assigned as the RIT and Capt Eggleston had the face to face with the IC to get brought up on the operational plans. While this was being done, they witnessed the Roof Collapse. At this point a MAYDAY was declared, Rescue 5's crew went to work they removed firefighter with back injuries, another that was disorientated, and another that was fatigued. The RIT team included Capt. M. Eggleston, Firefighters J. Eggleston, J. Starnes, and C. Evans. For more information go to www.bedfordfd.com        

At 02:00 this morning Co. 5 was assigned to Greenwell Ct in Brookville Timberlake's first due for a house fire. Chief 5 Styles arrived and advised a single story with heavy fire showing from the A/D corner and have fire on the C side. Chief 5 advised Pumper 5 that it would be the 2nd due engine, P-5 was assigned Division C and started to go to work with a 2 1/2, while crews from R-5 pushed into the attic. Members from both Companies worked together to bring the fire under control within 30minutes. Units worked for another hour and a half completing overhaul.  

Co. 5, Co. 3 (Boonsboro), Co. 1 (RIT) were -assigned to 305 Hunters Creek Road for a structure fire. Lynchburg Fire E-7 was returning to their station, they saw the heavy smoke and had to pass the area to return to their station, they arrived to find heavy fire showing from the entire A side of the home, they started a attack with a 2 1/2, crews from Truck 2 and R-1 from LFD worked with Co. 5 on the interior, R-1's crew would pull two dogs from the home while crews knocked the fire down. R-1 from the BFD would arrived and assist with Division 1. Crews worked together to bring the fire under control quickly. Units assigned were; P-5,E-5,R-1, LFD E-7,T-2,E-8,R-1,M-7, Batt Chf 1, and 2, Medic 14-5, RS-2 County 16 as the FMO.  

Co. 5 and Wildland Division were assigned to a Brush Fire spreading rapidly. Lt. T. Russell arrived to find fire moving into the wood line quickly. Units started arriving and working on containing the fire. Units from Co. 5 and Special Call for Co. 12 (Timberlake) for manpower and brush truck. The fire was contained and overhaul was extended, crews would respond back several hours later. Units operating were, W5,T5,B5,B5A,P5,E12-1, 1401.    

Co.5  Sq.5 were assigned to a MVC at Forest Road and Enterprise Dr. FF S. Evans arrived and found a t-bone accident with entrapment. Deputy Chief 5 (N. Thomas) arrived and set up command and advised the Rescue Company to prepare for two door removal and also remove the roof. P-5 arrived and started EMS care and assisted the Rescue Company. The patient was transported by Medic 8-2 out of Campbell County. 

Co. 5 and Sq. 5 were assigned to Waterlick Road at Gary's Lawn Care for a head on mvc with multiple injuries. P-5 arrived and FF J. Eggleston had command and advised that we had 4 injuries P-5 and R-5 assist with EMS and start packaging patients. All patient were transferred to LGH via Medic 8-2, and Medic 5-6.  

Co. 1 (1st due) Co. 5 (2nd due and RIT) were assigned to 1170 Heightsview Dr for a house fire at 17:15. Command 5 arrived (with 2) and Wagon 5 arrived (with 2) to comply with 2 in 2 out, to find heavy fire showing from all 4 sides of the home. Chief 5 Styles pulled a 2 1/2  along with the  firefighter from the wagon and RS 2 (Hawkins) and started knocking the fire down. They would advance the 2 1/2 to the interior once the porch was knocked down and they could see the doorway. Co. 1 units arrived and pulled 1 3/4 and assisted to knock fire down on the interior as well. Also place ground ladders on all four sides. After an extended overhaul crews would return to service. Crews worked together as always to make sure everyone returned home safely.  

Co.5 hosted a training drill this morning that ended up bring 4 county agencies together to work as one. Chief T. Styles instructed the class with Sq. 5 and Sq. 6 our EMS squads  that Co. 5 works with daily. The class was to give awareness to the EMS squads on what goes on at a large scale accident. The Special Operations Command also became part of the incident when the planned rope training was canceled to not enough staffing. SOC and C o. 5 units worked together and removed the patients from the cars. As you can see by photo's a lot of work was done before patients were removed. Units working, W-5, R-5,R-1,TAC-1,Crash 5A, RS-2. Special thanks to Blue Ridge Rescue Suppliers for supporting this training. Also the Forest Fire Dept Ladies Aux for Lunch.   

Co. 5 started a busy night with a run as a 2nd due piece to Brookville Timberlake for a house fire. We ran 2 more alarms with Brookville, with P-5 arriving as first due Engine on the 2nd call to Timberlake. While crews were working with Timberlake, Company 5 would be assigned to 6 more alarms all being lighting strikes but one. Assigned units, P-5,R-5,E-5, T-5, C-5. 

Just after 1500 hrs, Co. 5, Medic 14-5,14-9 RS-2 were assigned to a MVC rollover with entrapment. Capt Barbour (531) arrived and confirmed the car was overturned, and one subject pinned inside. Medic 14-5 arrived and W-5 and confirmed that we would be in recovery mode. Crews were on scene for several hours during the investigation. Crews assigned were; W-5,R-5,RS-2,Medic 14-5,14-9.

Saturday night the weather was perfect and the crowd came to show their support for the fire department. The WORX came in and put on an outstanding concert and the crowd excellent, once again all funds raised will go to the new station project.

Just after 1900, Co. 1 and Co. 5 2nd due and Rit were assigned to Lynchburg Salem Turnpike for a house fire. E-1 arrived and DC Cunningham advised that we had a 2 1/2 story heavy smoke and fire showing. P-5's crew were assigned to Division 2 with a 2nd attack line. Crews worked together to make the attic to bring the fire under control. During this incident a Mayday was transmitted and the firefighter was treated and released. While crews were working this Co. 5 would be assigned to 5 more incidents 3 being working fires.     

Co. 5, Sq.6, and Sq 1 were assigned to a MVA results a Police Chase. Co. 5 units arrived to find a single car roll over with one female trapped in the car. The car had heavy damage and required the use of the TNT tools, and the ResQ Jacks, to safely remove the patient. P-5,R-5, Medic 6,and 1 along with several law enforcement agencies from the area.