Town of Chilhowie Fire Department

Company 3 responded to a traffic accident at the 1200 block of Lee Hwy.  Upon arrival, found a tractor-trailer had caught the front of a car, rotating it onto the guardrail.  No injuries reported.  Stabilized the vehicle and assisted with traffic control.  Call cleared 13:02. … [Read more...]

Company 3 responded to a traffic accident at 145 West Lee Hwy.  Upon arrival, found a pickup had struck a stop sign and several vehicles in a parking lot.  Two occupants transported to ED.  No vehicle or traffic hazards noted. Call cleared 13:02. … [Read more...]

Company 3 responded to a reported rock slide at the 36.3 NB I-81.  Upon arrival, found boulders blocking the emergency and right-hand lanes.  Retention ditches dug to contain leaking fuel from a dam aged tractor-trailer.  Four other vehicles also damaged.  Call cleared 09:22. … [Read more...]

Company 3 responded to a traffic accident at the 1200 block of Whitetop Road.  Upon arrival, found two vehicles involved in a head-on collision.  Two of three occupants transported to the ED.  Contained leaking fluids and traffic blocked until wreckers cleared.  Call cleared … [Read more...]

The Department held its annual awards banquet for the year 2018 at the Old High School.  Assistant Chief Brandon Moore and Captain Randy Sturgill welcomed the department members and their families.  He then recognized distinguished guests Mayor Gary Heninger, Town Manager John … [Read more...]

Company 3 responded to a traffic accident at the 39 SB of I-81.  Upon arrival, found a single vehicle in the median with frontal, lateral and rear damages after a rollover.  Call cleared 13:30. … [Read more...]

Area Emergency Service Departments gathered to pay their respect during the return home of Trooper Dowell. … [Read more...]

Company 3 responded to a traffic accident at the 300 block of Chestnut Ridge Road.   Upon arrival, found a single vehicle on its side after riding an embankment.  No injuries reported.  Stood by until wrecker cleared. … [Read more...]

Company 3 responded to a traffic accident at the intersection of Whitetop Road and Grinstead Hill Road.  Upon arrival, found two vehicles involved in a head-on/lateral collision.  One driver transported to the ED and assisted with traffic control.  Call cleared 18:51. … [Read more...]

Company 3, along with Companies 4 & 9, responded to a chimney fire at 852 Plum Creek Road.  Upon arrival, found occupants stating flames showing from chimney.  Gained access to chimney, extinguished fire and cleane d out stove and chimney clean-out.  Call cleared 2210. … [Read more...]

Company 3 responded to a traffic accident at the 300 block of Old Stage Road.  Upon arrival, found two vehicles involved in a frontal/lateral collision.  Checked for injuries or vehicle hazards.  Call cleared 16:35. … [Read more...]