Jan 9, 2016 | Recent Calls of Interest
On Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 4:45pm, the Galax Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire at 6891 Pipers Gap Road. Upon arrival, Engine 1 found a 10×20 metal outbuilding on fire. The home owner was using a garden hose in an attempt to extinguish...
Jan 4, 2016 | Recent Calls of Interest
On Monday, January 4, 2016, at 6:05pm, the Galax Fire Department was dispatched to Route 89 (Skyline Hwy) near the Blue Ridge Parkway for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, 302 reported a fully involved SUV. The occupant was traveling towards Galax when he noticed smoke...
Dec 16, 2015 | Recent Calls of Interest
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at 1:41pm, the Galax Fire Department was dispatched to Lowe’s on Carrollton Pike for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, units reported a fully involved pickup truck in the corner of the parking lot towards Grayson National Bank (8351...
Dec 6, 2015 | Recent Calls of Interest
Galax Fire was dispatched for a single vehicle accident with possible entrapment on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at 11:45am. A 34 year old Galax man was very fortunate when he lost control of a yellow 2000 Ford Focus on South Main Street near the Kangaroo. The vehicle...
Nov 23, 2015 | Recent Calls of Interest
Galax Fire responded to 401 West Center Street for a flue fire on Monday, November 23, 2015, at 8:20pm. Members laddered the structure to obtain access to the chimney. Dry chemical bombs were used to extinguish the flue fire. Other members investigated the interior...
