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GVFRS hosted a boot drive over the 4th of July weekend which was a great success. Multiple members participated in the fundrive and raised money to put towards member training and equipment. Flags were handed out to all of the community members who donated in appreciation for their support.   
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On June 20th, Gladstone hosted a training on fire behavior and smoke reading. It was attended by Gladstone Fire, Lovingston Fire and Amherst Fire department members. It was educational for both new and experienced firefighters with great demonstrations and practical application discussions. Interagency training within the county in addition to training with departments from neighboring counties is very beneficial when working mutual aid calls.     Through June GVFRS got calls for a barn fire, MVC's and other rescue related calls. They also hosted an interagency training on smoke reading and fire behavior. (See above post) June 15- Barn fire on C&O Lane.   June 16-MVC on Route 60  In the month of May the department responded multiple MVC's, including a tractor trailer overturn on the 30th. May 30-MVC on Fiber Plant Road  May 30-MVC on Spears Mountain Road  GVFRS responded to a large volume of calls during the month of April. Multiple MVC and rescue calls, as well as a structure fire. Mutual aid was provided by and for Appomattox Rescue, Amherst Fire, Monelison Fire, Lovingston Fire, Pedlar Fire, Nelson Rescue and Virginia Dept. of Forestry. The structure fire was a fully involved two-story dwelling that caught a neighboring structure on fire. There was a small forest fire caused by the blaze that was handled by Virginia Dept. of Forestry. April 28-MVC on Norwood Road  April 30- Structure Fire on Gladstone Road.    |
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