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Traffic Crash - Spotswood Trail JANUARY 24 - On January 23rd at approximately 18:30 hours crews were dispatched to the scene of a traffic crash with ejection and possible entrapment. Upon arrival of E801 crews found 1 patient ejected from and 1 patient pinned under the vehicle. A third patient was transported to RMH for evaluation. Crews remained on scene for Va State Police to complete their investigation. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews loading patient into Pegasus

LZ Requested To Assist Elkton Emergency Squad JANUARY 18 - On January 18 at 18:30 hours crews were dispatched to assist with the landing zone for a trauma patient from the Massanutten ski resort. Crews responded and established the landing zone. Radio transmissions between the LZ coordinator and Peagasus brought the helicopter safely to the LZ. The patient was then loaded and flown to the University of Virginia Medical Hospital. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Final progress on Engine 802 DECEMBER 18 - Engine 802 has returned to McGaheysville after a several month Refurbishment at M&W Fire Apparatus. Once 802 was back in McGaheysville it was striped and lettered by Sign Master.... (Full Story & Photos)

Our sympathies to the family of Firefighter Dennis "Chip" Taylor OCTOBER 24 - The Officers and Members of the McGaheysville Vol. Fire Co., Inc. would like to take this opportunity to express our condolences and most heart felt sympathies to the family, friends, and brother firefighters of Rockingham County Fire/Rescue firefighter Dennis "Chip" Taylor. May God help ease your pain and help you through this most difficult time.... (Full Story & Photos)

Halloween Safety OCTOBER 21 - During the halloween trick or treating here are some tips to keeping safe. * Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. * Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. -- Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. Secure emergency identification (name, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Train Wreck In Front of MVFC OCTOBER 15 - On November 15 at 11:13 hours units were dispatched to a train wreck with entrapment in front of McGaheysville Fire Dept. Crews at the station responded while other members took Engine 801 down to the scene. Command advised they had a sigle vehcile on its wheels into a train with 1 entraped. Vehcile was stabilized and the roof was removed to access the patient. Squad 33 assisted with extrication and ... (Full Story & Photos)

More Progress Pictures on Eng-802 SEPTEMBER 24 - M&W Fire has sent more pictures of Engine 802 as it reaches completion. MVFC should be picking up Engine 802 the week of Oct.5th and then it has to be lettered.... (Full Story & Photos)

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