Ted Nugent took some time before his concert to sign the AR 15 that we are raffling off. Uncle Ted signed the AR at the private terminal at the Roanoke Airport yesterday. This now is a one of a kind weapon. I would like to thank my friend Joe Crouch for arranging the meeting. The concert also rocked. Tickets are only $5 so hurry up and purchase before they are gone.

The members of Company 5 are proud to once again partner with Lynchburg Arms for a gun raffle fundraiser. First prize is a Smith & Wesson M&P15 5.56/.223, Second prize is a $500 gift certificate from Lynchburg Arms and Third prize is a $100 gift card from Kroger. You will want to get your tickets early as this gun is likely to be a one of a kind item. More details to follow on that. Tickets are just $5 a piece and will be available for sale starting on Monday 4/8/13. The drawing will take place June 25th at our monthly business meeting and the winners will be notified by phone. Tickets are available for purchase from any firefighter, from Lynchburg Arms during normal business hours, and at the firehouse on Thomas Jefferson Road on any Sunday during the raffle from 10AM-2PM. Please email forestfirecompany@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for your continued support and good luck!

Co.5, and Squads 5 &7 were assigned to the intersection of New London Road and Blackwater Rd for a single car into a tree. Medic 5-6 with 1 was at a stand by at the Drag Strip and was first to arrive with one male subject laying on the ground with a head injury. Engine 5 arrived and DC Styles had command The engine was assigned ] to EMS and Hazard Control. The Utility (running in place of the out of service again R5) shut down the roadway while patient was placed in the Medic unit.

Please join us on June 1st for the 7th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull located at the Sims Farm, 1/2 mile before Owens Market. The first pull starts at 6PM and it will be a fun night for everyone. Tickets are $10 at the gate and kids 8 and under are free. There will be a full concession stand on site and a beer garden. Please no outside food or drink and don't forget to bring the lawn chairs. We are still in need of sponsors for this event. If you are interested, please see any firefighter or email co522fvfd@aol.com

The Rescue was assigned as the RIT truck for a kitchen fire in Boonsboro today along with Pumper 2. Medic 14-5 arrived and found smoke showing from side alpha. They suited up, packed up, and held the kitchen fire in check with the can, until Wagon 3 arrived and stretched a line in. The fire was confined to the kitchen and there was smoke damage throughout the home. Good work by all on the scene. Units assigned were; R5,P5,P2,W3,Medic 14-5, and M3-3.

Due to a very impressive return on our Spring Letter Drive, along with other funds that have become available, we are proud to announce that we will be beginning to complete the exterior of our building. You will see signs of this within the next coming weeks and due to the large exterior project, we are moving our Open House and Flag Pole/Brick Dedication from May 18 to October 12. This will allow all exterior construction to be complete and coincide with Fire Prevention Week 2013. More details to follow on this event and as always we thank the residences and businesses of our coverage area for supporting us.

Just before 13:00 Rescue 5 was added to the assignment as the Special Services piece on a All Hands Working Fire in the southside area of Huddleston. Capt Mowles of BCoFR had command of Virginia Byway. Wagon 1 started making a hard push and Medic 14-13's crew encountered heavy fire in the basement. Command requested a Tanker Task Force be added to the assignment which added Tanker 5. Crews worked for hours before the under control signal was given by command. Units assigned were: P7,T7,W8-3,R-8,W-1,T-1,R-5,T-5,T-10,T-13, Medic's 14-8,14-9,14,13, Co. 10, and 16, Air One.

Co. 5 was assigned to the 2700 block of Centerville Road for several buildings on fire. Wagon 1 arrived to find a structure fully involved with a defensive operation. Pumper 5 arrived with DC Styles which spotted a brush fire requiring an additional alarm. Rescue 5 arrived and was assigned to Division C on the structure. Command, Chief Creasy at this time added a Tanker Task Force to the assignment. It took crews to just after 0530 to get it under control. Units worked on the scene until 0800 before returning to quarters. Units assigned were; W1,L1,T1,P5,R5,T5,T2,T8,T9,B9,Co. 10 & 16, Medic 1, and 14-1.

Rescue 5 was Special called to the working fire on Leesville Road in Company 7's first due. On the arrival of Rescue 1 they were told to go to work and requested Rescue 5 to fill the Special Services assignment. Rescue 5 filled the RIT and Capt Starnes assumed Incident Safety Officer and began to establish some accountability. Crews made a good knock on the fire and worked for several hours. Units assigned were; Co. 7,8,10, Rescue 1 & 5, Co. 10 & 1601, Medic 14-8, 7-4. Air One.

Co. 5, Sq. 5 and Medic 14-5 were assigned to this MVC. On the arrival of Engine 5, Lt. Staton advised one injury and Medic 5-6 would transport to LGH. Once all hazards were controlled, Command released units and returned to quarters. Assigned units were, E5, R5, M14-5, and returned M 5-6.

At 04:41 Co. 5 was assigned to Food Lion for a reported Fire Alarm. Engine 5 arrived to find water flowing from Mi Patrons Mexican Restaurant. Engine 5's FF's found moderate smoke inside the Restaurant, forcing entry they found the sprinkler system contained all fire below the drop ceiling with extension in the Nail Spa connected in the strip shopping center. Engine 5 crews forced entry to the Nail Spa and checked for extension, while waiting on the 2nd due engine and the rest of the box, Command Starnes requested to fill the assignment adding Ladder 1, Pumper 5 and Rescue 5, Co. 10, Medic's 8-2,6-4. Crews operated till just before 08:00. Fire is under investigation by the BCFR Fire Marshall's Office.   

Co.5 was assigned to a Structure/Brush Fire in Co. 7's (Huddleston) first due off of Johnson Mtn. Road. Brush 5 was requested with a staffing of 4 to respond on the brush assignment. Brush 5 arrived to find a 500x200 area that Rescue 1 (RIT) was knocking down, and had contained. Brush 5 worked with Rescue 1 and Brush 10 (Saunders) to mop up the area. While these units controlled the brush fire, other crews worked on the house that was marked fully involved. Units assigned to this were; B-5,R-1,B-3,B-8,B-10,B10A,B-17,T-7,T-8,T10,T-17,FR -7, E-7,P-7,W-82,83,R-8, Medic's 7-5,7-3,5-5,Rehab 4,Co.10,16,VDOF 1402,Tractor 14.     

Just after 1400 hours Co. 5 was assigned to New London Road across from London Downs Golf Club for a brush fire. Brush 5 arrived to find a well advanced 6 plus acre brush fire moving up hill and jumping the road way, the fire was also fueled by high winds at the time of the alarm.  Command Lt. J. Staton arrived and sized it up, and requested a 2nd alarm Brush response adding Brush 1 and Wagon 1 for Structural protection. Command used 3 Brush rigs and Tanker 5 and Wagon 5 to bring under control. Units assigned were, B-5,B-5A,B-1,T-5,W-5,W-1U-5,Co.10,C-5, VDOF 1402.    

Co. 5, Co.3 (Boonsboro), Co. 1 (RIT) , Squad 5 were assigned to Lake Ridge Dr for what was reported as a Structure Fire. Engine 5 and Command 5 (Chief Thomas) arrived to find a chimney fire with no extension. Chief Thomas made it a can handle for the first due with E5 assigned to division 1, P5 assigned to Roof Division and Rescue 5 as the salvage group Medic 14-8 and Co. 10.

Starting February 15, the Commonwealth will put in effect a State Wide burn ban on any outdoor fires started prior to 4pm. You will be allowed to burn from the hours of 4pm until midnight. The ban will be lifted on April 30,2013. Please remember to report controlled fires to Bedford County Communications Center NON EMERGENCY line at 540-586-7827.