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    Flowing Water at Touch-A-Truck 2024
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    Tower 1 at Touch-A-Truck 2024
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    Engine 14 at night
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    Old dispatch console before the new radio system in 2010

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20220921 fire prevention tower one
Yesterday, the GVFRS Fire Prevention Team hosted 46 home schooled children and 20+/- parents at Station 1 for a fire Read more
On Friday October 7th, Gloucester Volunteer Fire & Rescue Junior Members will be holding our Annual Blood Drive in memory of Sean McNulty, Jr. All donations of blood will be by appointment between 1:00 and 7:00p.m. at Station 1 on Main Street. To schedule your appointment go to redcrossblood.org and use GVFRS as the Sponsor Code.
On Friday October 7th, Gloucester Volunteer Fire & Rescue Junior Members will be holding our Annual Blood Drive in memory Read more
tower one display on 20220911
Where were you on 9/11? It’s a rhetorical question. You don’t have to answer and we really don’t want you Read more
vdh need to get tested for covid
Need to get tested for COVID-19? Please review this information from the Virginia Department of Health. Read more
station 1 main entrance concept drawing
The architect has generated a set of concept drawings based on the design so far.The concept includes:6 drive-through apparatus baysliving Read more
GVFRS would like to alert the public of an apparent fund drive that is being mailed to our local residents, Read more

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Station 1 Long Range Planning

GVFRS has outgrown our Main Street Station, Station 1, which can no longer properly support the needed equipment and personnel.  GVFRS has been working for nearly two years to develop options to meet the needs of the department and the community for at least the next 50 years.

You can track our progress on our Long Range Planning pages.

Station 1

Station 1 – Main Street

6595 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061

804-693-2148

Station 4 Harcum

Station 4 – Harcum

7598 Dutton Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-3674

Station 6 - Sassafrass

Station 6 – Sassafrass

7070 Ark Road
Gloucester, VA 23061

804-693-0724

HERE'S A QUICK HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY VIDEO FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:The holiday Christmas Season is upon us, and we want you to be able to enjoy your family and friends in your home. As such, take a look at this message to prevent your festive decorations from catching fire and damaging your home and ruining your holiday plans. ... See MoreSee Less
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HERE'S SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY MESSAGE:As the holiday season fills your home with cheer, don’t let winter fires spoil the fun! Keep these safety tips in mind:🔥 Did you know? A heat source too close to the Christmas tree causes 1 in 4 winter fires.🎄 Place your tree at least 3 feet away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators, and space heaters.💡 Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when connecting holiday lights. Avoid overloading outlets to prevent electrical fires.Let’s put a freeze on holiday fires this season!*This message was originally posted by the Ocean City MD Fire Department. ... See MoreSee Less
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At this evening’s General Membership Meeting, four of our newer members were removed from probationary status to full membership status. In the top photo, Station 4 Chief Robert Yeager (l) is shown with Firefighter William David James (r) holding his yellow helmet. In the bottom photo starting from the left, Firefighters William Lenderman, Adam Green and Cody Leigh received their yellow helmets from Station 6 Chief W.L. Johnston (r). ... See MoreSee Less
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