A-shift and C-shift tearin up the junk yard

We just wanted to say a big thanks to Captain Eddie Chitwood from C-shift. Ed lined up a day at a local junk yard for the two shifts to get together and tear up some cars. We all rolled in Saturday morning to a pile of wrecked cars, Ed provided a trailer full of tools and equipment an the rest was up to us. We spent about 6 hours cutting, sawing, and generally destroying about a dozen cars. These are just a few of the pictures. I will try to get all of them together in a video and post it next day.

Disclaimer: Capt. Chitwood - A-Shift can not be held responsible for any car parts that may be on, in, or around you house......

Putting things in perspective

It's funny how things happen at the strangest times. The ink had not even dried on the transfer list that was released today when Battalion Chief Sexton and I came across a box of old department documents. There was a lot of interesting stuff in this old box including a file on probationary Firefighter/Medic David M. Jones. Yes it had a lot of dust on it.....Also in this box was a station transfer list dated September 8, 1997. That's right 44 people. The entire Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Career Department. Of those 44 people, 21 have been promoted, 9 have retired, and 7 have quit. Another interesting fact is that of the 6 stations that were staffed in 1997, 2 were staffed 12 hours a day (#5 and #9). The rest were staffed 10 hours a day.


If my count is correct with the graduates of Recruit Academy #13 we will have 137 personnel in the field. This does not include Fire Administration, The Fire Marshall's Office, and the Training Division. In 12 years we have more than tripled is size. I can't wait to see what the next decade will hold. I feel very lucky to be a part of such an outstanding group of professionals. Keep up the good work guys and gals.....and be safe out there....

Best of luck Gil

The "list" is out.....

Well the latest round of transfers is out... sad to say that we will be loosing Firefighter John Gillespie to the Castle on Hershberger. He will be replaced by a recruit to be named at a later date. Otherwise there were a few surprises and a few that were not surprises. Oh well , that's the way the mop flops...

Ice Cream Social

We took advantage of this beautiful spring evening to celebrate McLovin's birthday at Maggie Moo's with our good friends on City Engine 8 and Medic 8. A good time was had by all, except maybe the guys on Medic 8. Unfortunately they had to get theirs to go.

I am McLovin !!!!

Yes, I mentioned another birthday. HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY to Firefighter Jarad Hall. Better known as McLovin. Jarad is currently detailed to Station 6.

PS - Thanks for the tip Brooke.

First day back for A-Shift and yet another birthday

Sounds like it has been a busy four days for the B and C shift boys. A couple of working fires while we were off, and it appears that the south county mulch fire season is in full swing. So far it has been quiet on this side of town today. A couple of EMS runs for Ollie and Craighead on the Medic unit that didn't amount to much, and due to some swapping around and DFP classes we were saddled with a couple of C-shift misfits for a few hours today. Always a pleasure to have Dick Williams and Tim Houffmeyer join us. (Not really) You will be glad to know that they represented their shift well. Pretty much stayed in the same positions you see them in here. Thanks Boss !!!!

Where's Lawson

Where is our beloved EMS Captain Today?

Happy Birthday to Lt. Don and Skippy

A-Shift would like to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! to Lieutenant Don Altice and Firefighter Zach "Skippy" Graybill.

Last day of the cycle for A-Shift

The last day of what will be known as the "Birthday Cycle" for the letter "A" shift started of with a little cut job on Electric Road in front of Wendy's. Not a big deal, but a good chance to use the 42's. I'm not real sure about the yellow round sling tied to the front of Wagon 3. Got to work with the tools you have I guess.

Welcome to the Station 7 Blog

Welcome to the first Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department blog.

Station #7 is located at 5342 Indian Grave Rd. In the Clearbrook community of Roanoke, VA. We are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by career firefighters and paramedics.
(Captain, Lieutenant, 2 Medic/Firefighters, and 2 Firefighter/EMT's)

Station 7 is home to Wagon 7 (2006 KME Rescue Pumper), Medic 7 (2005 Marquee type 1 ambulance). We also have in the house Brush 7, HTR 7 (Technical Rescue), and the collapse and mass casualty trailers.

Please stay tuned for more history and current happenings at Station #7