North Garden Fire Company hosting open house to welcome newest engine
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The North Garden Fire Company is hosting an open house on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. to introduce its brand new fire engine: Engine 32.
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Don’t get burned when buying firewood
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offers advice on how to keep from getting burned when you buy firewood.
Fall wildfire season begins Oct. 15 in Virginia
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Each autumn, the threat of wildfire increases as leaves dry out and fall from trees, grasses turn brown, humidity levels drop and winds increase.
How to protect your home from fire
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Every summer thousands of families are exposed to the threat of wildfires, which can affect their property and lives.
Prevent the spread of forest pests on firewood
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Virginia has many special observances: Dairy Month, Pumpkin Month, even Honey Month, but Firewood Awareness Month?
Firearms exhibit opens at Virginia Museum of the Civil War
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The largest public exhibit of Civil War-era firearms in Virginia was dedicated earlier this month at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue Department receives recruitment grant
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Albemarle County Fire Rescue has been awarded $401,000 to expand and strengthen its volunteer fire rescue volunteer recruitment and retention efforts.
What are smoke waves from wildfires?
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Perhaps more dangerous than the fires themselves from which they radiate, smoke waves can cause health problems for people hundreds of miles around.
McAuliffe announces funding for reforestation, fire suppression programs
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The Virginia Department of Forestry will receive increased funding to support two vital forestry programs – the Reforestation of Timberlands program and the fire suppression program.
Dickie Bell files legislation to expand hate crime status to crimes against police, fire, rescue
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Del. Dickie Bell has filed legislation that would expand Virginia hate crime laws to include police, firefighters and EMS personnel.
