Bristol Virginia Fire Department

This summer is hot in more ways than one. Thanks to everyone who supports our Firefighters and all they do!

Happy Independence Day!

Please consider donating blood. Be sure and mention the Bristol Virginia Fire Department!

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C-Shift, cooling off and supporting a local lemonade stand!

Always on standby to answer the calls during Bristol's special events!

We are hiring!

Please visit the City’s website for the following position:

• Firefighter/EMT

Please visit www.bristolva.org under Human Resources > Job Opportunities for details on these positions as well as other open positions.

Remember and Honor

Congratulations Firefighter Kendrick!

Everyone, please join us in congratulating Firefighter Mason Kendrick on passing his NR-AEMT! Firefighter Kendrick is currently assigned to”downtown” at station 1 on C-Shift. We thank him for his commitment to furthering his medical training to allow us to provide higher level of services to our citizens!

Again, Congratulations Firefighter/AEMT Kendrick!

Congratulations Firefighter Dobson!

Congratulations Firefighter Stam!

Congratulations Firefighter Wright!

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Bristol Virginia Fire Department Awarded State Grant for Smoke Detectors

The Bristol, VA Fire Department has been awarded a Community Risk Reduction Smoke Alarm grant through the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. The goal of the grant program is to enhance fire and life safety of residences in the Commonwealth, particularly home owners in the City of Bristol, VA.

The Fire Department will receive a supply of smoke detectors that will be installed in Bristol, VA homes free of charge. The grant will greatly enhance the current smoke detector program already being offered to Bristol, VA residences by the Fire Department. The Department hopes to begin installing the free smoke detectors at the beginning of June.

To receive a free smoke detector, you can contact the Bristol, VA Fire Department at (276) 645-7420. Firefighters will arrange a time that is convenient with the homeowner and come out and install the smoke detector at no cost. Smoke detectors are available while supplies last.

Residences who rent or lease their home can receive a free smoke detector from the owner of the rental property. Bristol, VA Code, Sec. 50-569 requires that the owner of any unit that is rented or leased, at the beginning of each tenancy, and at least annually thereafter, shall furnish the tenant with a certificate that all required smoke detectors are present, have been inspected, and are in good working order.

Shout out to Lt. Carrier and Firefighter Wise!

Sullivan East student trains with Bristol, VA Fire Dept, eyes future in emergency services Sullivan East High School and the Bristol, Virginia Fire Department are working to create a pipeline when it comes to careers in emergency services.Jaycee Barre

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February 27, 2024

Former Virginia Intermont Structure Fire

Bristol Virginia Fire Department firefighters were dispatched to the old Virginia Intermont College campus this evening (2/26/2024) at approximately 5:02. A caller reported seeing smoke coming from one of the old buildings on campus.

Crews from all three Bristol VA Fire Stations responded and a call went out to Bristol, TN Fire-Rescue for assistance.

First-arriving crews had difficulty locating the fire as it was burning deep inside one of the large buildings. Crews entered the large building that housed the swimming pool and discovered a fire burning in the actual swimming pool. Apparently, trespassers had set fire to rubbish and it appears the fire got out of hand. The fire created a large amount of smoke which made it impossible to breathe. No one was found inside the building.

Fire crews stretched hose lines into the building and extinguished the fire. Additional crews accessed the roof and opened sections of the roof to ventilate the smoke. The fire was contained to the pool. There were no injuries reported. The fire is being considered suspicious.

While crews worked to control the fire at the VI campus, a second structure fire occurred in the City on Magnolia Dr. Fire crews from Goodson-Kinderhook Fire Department and Bristol, TN Fire-Rescue responded to the second fire. Crews arrived to find a small fire in a dryer vent opening outside of a home. Thanks to the work of neighbors, the fire was quickly extinguished and caused only minimal damage!

Protect your belongings: Bristol, Virginia Fire Department emphasizes renters' insurance Do you have the proper insurance to protect yourself and family in the event of an emergency?

GREAT NEWS! According to the Robinson Animal Hospital, Leo the dog has made an incredible recovery after being involved in a house fire. They added that he was once in critical condition but is now headed home and on the mend! (Photo: Heather Harrison)

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Van Pelt's Winter Wonderland is not only a treat for the kids, but for our Firefighters as well!

Christmastime has arrived at Fire Station 1 🌲Stop by and thank a Firefighter this holiday season.

Giving thanks for those watching out for us as we enjoy time with our families.

Firefighters are continuously training to prepare for any call.

Yesterday B-Shift companies completed extrication training. This type of training involves removing vehicle doors, roofs, and manipulating other parts of the vehicle so that our firefighters can gain access to patients who are trapped within the vehicle.

Thank you all for your service to the United States Armed Forces, and continued service to the Bristol Virginia Fire Department !

We thank you for your service 🇺🇸