Jan 28, 2013 | Recent Calls of Interest
Tones went off at 5:24pm, on Thursday, January 24, 2013, reporting a structure fire at 3658 Pattons Mill Lane. Upon fire officers arrival, he reported moderate smoke and minor fire in the downstairs area of the structure. Upon Engine 2’s arrival, attack crews...
Jan 28, 2013 | Recent Calls of Interest
The department received a report of a fire alarm activation at Glendale Apartments B15 on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at 5:01pm. Maintenance checked the apartment and reported smoke showing. Upon fire officers arrival, it was believed that occupants may be in the...
Jan 28, 2013 | Recent Calls of Interest
On Saturday, January 5, 2013, at 8:12am, the department was dispatched to a structure fire at 45 Hasson Lane. Hasson Lane is off of Tower Road in Carroll County. Upon fire officers arrival, he reported a working structure fire. Upon Engine 2’s arrival, attack...
Jan 28, 2013 | Recent Calls of Interest
The department was dispatched to a structure fire at 35 Malibu Drive on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at 5:42am. Upon arrival, the fire officer reported a working trailer fire. He advised that we would be able to make entry from the rear door. Upon Engine 2’s...
Dec 30, 2012 | Recent Calls of Interest
On Sunday, December 30, 2012, at 3:15pm, the department was called to a structure fire at 43 Cricket Lane in the Oldtown section of Galax. The first fire officer on scene reported a working structure fire. Independence Fire Department was dispatched for Tier 2...
Dec 20, 2012 | Recent Calls of Interest
Possible Airplane Crash The evening of Thursday, December 6, 2012, at approximately 7:00pm, the department was dispatched for a possible plane crash in the Hebron/Gambetta Road area. The fire department assisted Virginia State Police, Carroll Sheriff’s...