| News Headlines |
Fri. Jan 22nd 2010
Update on E-103
We have found out that a
loose spacer plate is the
problem on 103. This is
great news as it seems to
be a minor problem. E-10...
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Mon. Jan 18th 2010
New Truck Training has bad ending.
 We were getting ready to
put the new truck into
service but at the end of
our training the truck
had some mechanical
difficul...
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Tue. Dec 8th 2009
New Officers for 2010
The New Officers of the
BVFD for 2010
are:
Tommy Keiser-
Chief &n
bsp; &nb
sp; &nb...
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Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department
2010 Sycamore Ave.
Buena Vista, VA 24416
Non-Emergency:
540-261-4717
Emergency:
911
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| Engine 103 |
2009 Pierce PUC
1500 GPM Pump, 1000 gallons water, 20 gallon class A foam, 30 gallon class B foam, CAFS, 525 Cat engine, Allison 4000 automatic transmission, 18kw hydraulic generator, 3600 watt HIR Wil-Burt light tower, (2) 900 watt HIR pole lights, Whelen 12v brow light and rear light. Whelen LED light package. Pierce Tak-4 suspension, roll stability. Air reel, electric reel, custom front bumper with TNT combi-tool, 100 ft. 1 3/4, and Elkhart front bumper turret, remote controlled. Two preconnected hydraulic reels for Holmatro and TNT tools. Many compartment shelves. EMS compartments in cab. Diamond plate hosebed cover. Chevron striping. Vehicle Data Recorder, Remote Deck Gun, (3) speed lays, blitz gun on rear. AED, oxygen, suction, (2) MSA Thermal-Imagers, (2) gas meters, Rescue Jacks, Rescue Saw, Vent-Saw, Chain Saw, blower, 250 lb sta-dry hopper, Super-Vac electric fan, air tools, Paratech 8 bag high pressure system. Holmatro Low-Pressure Bags. Multiple Fire Hooks. TNT combi-tool, TNT BFC cutter, Holmatro spreader, cutter and pedal cutter. Holmatro door opener, Little Giant Ladder, (3) water cans. (1) ABC extinguisher, glass master saws, (2) Dewalt 36v sawzalls, 9000lb portable winch, all 4 sides. Pelican tool kit. Akron nozzles, Elkhart nozzles, TFT appliances, (6) MSA air-packs with spare 45 min bottles and (2) 60 min bottles for air tools or haz-mat. More.
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| 58 |
2007 1958 Ford
This is our 1958 restored pumper. Still runs and pumps.
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| Brush 109 |
2007 Ford F-550
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| Brush 109 |
2007 Ford F-550
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| Diamond T |
2007 1947 Diamond T
This is our restored 1947 model. It still runs and sits in our display window at the new Station 10.
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| Diamond T |
2007 1947
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| Engine 107 |
2007 1998 E-ONE
This unit is our first out engine. It carries 1000 gallons of water, 30 gallons class B foam with a 1250gpm pump. We have six SCBA, EMS equipment, fans , saws, Holmatro combi-tool, TFT nozzles and much more.
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| Ladder 10 |
2007 E-One
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| Ladder 10 |
2007 2003
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| Support 108 |
2007 1997 Ford Explorer
This unit ran as Command until we purchased the new one. Now it carries personel and supplies.
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| Swift Water |
2007 2005
This is our Swift Water Trailer, Boat, and All Terrain Rescue Vehicle.
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| Brush 109 |
2006 Ford F-550
This is our new 2006 Brush truck. We bought the truck from our local dealer and had the bed put on by a Lynchburg company. We transfered the pump and tank from our old brush truck and had a local shop build our boxes. John and Jason along with everyone else worked hard on this truck and as you can see it is one of the best looking trucks we have. It holds 250Gallons of water with a 250 pump. We also use it to pull our SW trailer.
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| COMMAND 10 |
2006 FORD F-150
First out vehicle for establishing command at all incidents. This unit carries the thermal imaging camera, gas meter, electrical tak-stik, helicopter landing zone kit, Holmatro vehicle info book, SCBA, generator, sawzall, lights, extinguishers, Fire Chiefs equiptment, radios, accountability board and Swift Water equiptment. This unit is 4-wheel drive and has a full LED light package. One tough truck!
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| Command 10 |
2006 Ford F-150
Command with slide out.
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| ATV |
2005 Polaris 6x6
This unit was purchased with a grant. It is used for Rescue and brush fires. The tank can be quickly removed. One of the best things about this unit is that it is no wider than a regular 4 wheeler.
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| E-One Quint |
2003 E-One Sidestacker
Bought as a demo in 2004 this 2003 responds as LADDER 10. This truck has a 75 foot ladder, 2000gpm pump and 500 gallons of water. It carries air tools, MSA scba, saws, fans, rope, and many other truck tools. Unit has a 12000 watt hydraulic generator and a 500 hp Detroit with automatic transmission. Many other items to list.
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| Tanker 106 |
2002 S-S Frieghtliner
This tanker holds 2000 gallons of water, has a automatic transmission and 330 hp diesel. It has a drop tank, foam, portable pump, and tools for establishing water supply in the county. Great tanker!
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| Tanker-106 |
2002 Frieghtliner
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| Utility 104 |
1997 Ford F-350
This unit runs as our light duty rescue. It has Holmatro spreaders, cutters, rams, pumps, a 2000 watt honda generator, low pressure air bags, a tar-heel, saws, cribbing and other tools. We have really fixed this 4x4 up nice.
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| Utility 104 |
1997 Ford F-350
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| Utility 104 |
1997 Ford F-350
104 with the slide out.
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| Utility 104 |
1997 Ford F-350
Another shot of 104 with the extendo-bed out.
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| Engine 101 |
1990 Grumman
This Unit was sold to Co.1 in March.
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| Engine 102 |
1985 Car Mar- Kovac
This pumper is mainly used for reserve, brush and service calls. It has a 1000 gpm pump and 750 gallons of water. It was built when Kovack was named Car-Mar.
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| Engine 102 |
1985 Car- Mar International
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| Recent Calls |
Mon. Feb 1st 2010
Chimney fire
 Co. 10 ,9 and 7 were
called to a chimney fire
on Jordan Rd. Chimney was
cleaned and one person
checked out by rescue.
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Sat. Jan 30th 2010
Camper Fre
 Co. 10, 9 and 7 were
called to a camper fire
on Heveners Lane. The
camper was being towed
away from an electrical
distributio...
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Mon. Jan 25th 2010
Swiftwater Rescue
 The Swiftwater Rescue
Team kept busy this
morning during the high
water event. Here,
members evacuated 2
people from their ho...
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