Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department - Company 4

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To protect and serve the County of Botetourt. We are an all volunteer department that depends on the generosity of our community to remain viable.

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09/20/2026

Yesterday, members participated in our monthly company training, responding to four simulated emergency scenarios, including two motor vehicle crashes with entrapment, a patient pinned by a log pile collapse, and a patient trapped beneath a skid steer's loader lift arm.

These various scenarios challenged members to utilize common extrication principles, adapt to unusual situations and create effective solutions. The training also provided an opportunity for both new and experienced members to sharpen their skills and build proficiency with our rescue and extrication equipment.

Training like this is essential to ensuring our members are prepared to respond safely and effectively when our community needs us.

Interested in serving your community? The Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for dedicated individuals willing to learn and make a difference. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to train, work as a team, and serve your neighbors.

Contact us to learn more about becoming a member!

www.fincastlefire.org/volunteer/

08/29/2026

Today, members of the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department took part in our monthly department training, focusing on high-angle rope rescue skills.
Members practiced descending from a bridge to reach a rescue dummy, packaging the patient, and then ascending back to the bridge.

Regular hands-on training like this helps our members build confidence, sharpen technical rescue skills, and stay prepared for challenging situations when they arise.

08/25/2026

UPDATE: REUNITED WITH OWNER.

🐾 Friends, have you seen me?

Some well-meaning tourists found me out exploring tonight and dropped me off at the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department. Unfortunately, they weren’t quite sure where they found me!

With no Animal Control on duty tonight, it looks like I’ve earned myself an overnight shift at the firehouse. If my family doesn’t find me tonight, I’ll be heading to the RCACP shelter in the morning.

The firefighters are taking good care of me, but I’d really rather be home with my family!

Please share and help me find my way home.

07/23/2026

CAR SHOW - JUST 2 DAYS AWAY!

The countdown is on for the 6th Annual Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department Car Show this Saturday, July 25 from 9AM to 1 PM!

Whether you're bringing a vehicle to display or just looking for a fun way to spend the day, we'd love to see you there.

Admission is FREE for spectators, and day-of vehicle registration is just $25.

Enjoy great food, drinks, entertainment, and an outstanding collection of vehicles, including:

• Sweet Surrender Ice Cream
• Lord Botetourt High School FFA serving their famous pork chop sandwiches
• Firefly Coffee Company
• Entertainment by DJ Flex and the FLEX Fire Truck

Bring the whole family, support your local volunteer fire department, and enjoy a great day in downtown Fincastle.

Saturday, July 25
Free Admission | $25 Vehicle Registration (Day Of)

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and inviting your friends. We look forward to seeing you!

07/20/2026

DELAYED POST - TECHNICAL RESCUE AT ROARING RUN FALLS

Following the completion of Saturday's multi-department training, at 3:38 PM, personnel from the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched alongside the Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire Department and the Botetourt County Special Operations Team for a reported traumatic injury at Roaring Run Falls.

Initial reports indicated a 12-year-old male had fallen from a cliff near the falls, prompting a technical rescue response due to the difficult terrain.

Upon arrival, Fire 4 established command as crews entered the woods to make patient contact while additional personnel carried medical equipment, a Stokes basket, and a litter wheel to the scene. After EMS evaluated and treated the patient, responders packaged him for transport and began the lengthy carryout to the trailhead.

Due to the steep and uneven terrain, crews utilized a combination of a litter wheel and low-angle rope rescue systems to safely maneuver the Stokes basket along the trail, transitioning to rope systems where the terrain prevented use of the wheel. Once at the trailhead, the patient was transferred to a waiting ambulance for transport to receive further medical care.

Although this incident required a substantial commitment of personnel and equipment, Fincastle volunteers maintained a second fully staffed engine at our station throughout the rescue operation, ensuring uninterrupted emergency response coverage for our community.

We are thankful for the coordinated efforts of all agencies involved and wish the young patient a full and speedy recovery.

Roaring Run Falls is one of Botetourt County's most beautiful destinations, but it also presents significant hazards. Visitors are reminded to stay on designated trails, obey warning signs, and use extreme caution around the falls and rock faces. Wet, slippery surfaces and steep drop-offs can quickly become dangerous.

Units on Scene:
Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department Engine 4, Fire 4, Car 4
Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire Department Utility 5
Troutville Volunteer Fire Department Utility 2
Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department Car 3
Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS Medic 5, County 12

07/19/2026

💪 STRONGER TOGETHER: TRAINING AS ONE TEAM

On Saturday, July 18, the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department conducted our regularly scheduled department training, welcoming personnel from the Troutville Volunteer Fire Department, Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire Department, and the Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS to train alongside us.

Saturday morning began at the Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire Department, where several of our newest members earned their initial CPR certification while others completed refresher training. Crews then transitioned to the Troutville Volunteer Fire Department, which graciously hosted the remainder of the day's hands-on fire and technical rescue scenarios. Evolutions included two structure fire responses, a carbon monoxide alarm, and a simulated patient trapped beneath a large rock. These realistic scenarios challenged both new and experienced responders, reinforcing the communication, decision-making, technical skills, and teamwork that keep our crews—and the public—safe.

While the word volunteer describes how our members are compensated, it should never be confused with the level of professionalism they bring to the job. Our members invest countless hours away from their families and careers to train, maintain certifications, and prepare for the next emergency. We also recognize that no department responds alone. By opening our regularly scheduled training to neighboring volunteer and career agencies, we strengthen the relationships, communication, and teamwork that our community depends on when emergencies occur.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Troutville Volunteer Fire Department for hosting the day's field exercises, the Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire Department for hosting the CPR portion of the day, and the Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS Station 7 personnel for training alongside us.

Strong partnerships, built through opportunities like these, ensure we are prepared to deliver the highest level of service to the citizens we proudly serve.

A special thank you to Troutville Grocery & Goods, Ikenberry Orchards, Martin's Farm, and The Alexander Farm for contributing to the morning's breakfast at Eagle Rock.

07/13/2026

DELAYED POST – ATV ACCIDENT WITH TECHNICAL ROPE RESCUE

On Saturday evening at approximately 9:15 PM, just as volunteers sat down to dinner, Company 4 was dispatched to the 1700 block of Stone Coal Road for a reported ATV accident with injuries.

Upon arrival, crews found that both the ATV and its operator had left the roadway and come to rest at the bottom of a steep ravine. Personnel from Engine 4, County 12, and Medic 1 immediately began patient care while additional members from Utility 4, Fire 4, and Engine 4 prepared a Stokes basket and implemented a rope rescue system to safely extricate the patient from the steep embankment.

Working together, responders successfully extricated the patient from the ravine and transferred them to awaiting EMS for further treatment and transport.

Units on Scene:

Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department Engine 4, Utility 4, Fire 4

Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS County 12, Medic 1

We'd also like to extend a special thank you to Tizzone for generously comping the meal for our crew after their dinner was interrupted by this emergency call. The support of local restaurant owners who understand that, when the pager goes off, our volunteers must leave at a moment's notice helps make volunteer fire service possible. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting those who serve our community.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department!

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July. As you celebrate, please remember to use fireworks responsibly, have a water source nearby, never drink and drive, and always put safety first.

Whether you're spending the day with family, friends, or neighbors, we hope you have a wonderful holiday.

06/04/2026

—Volunteers Respond to Back-to-Back Vehicle Accidents—

Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department volunteers responded to two separate single-vehicle accidents this afternoon, requiring technical rescue operations at both incidents.

The first incident occurred in the 900 block of Botetourt Road, where a pickup truck left the roadway and came to rest approximately 50 feet down a steep embankment. Firefighters quickly established access to the patient and utilized a rope rescue system to safely remove the occupant from the embankment. Due to the challenging terrain and limited access, a heavy-duty rotator was required to recover the vehicle.

Units on Scene: Engine 4, Utility 4, Fire 4, Ambulance 4 and County 12

Shortly afterward, crews were dispatched to the 900 block of Springwood Road for another single-vehicle accident involving a vehicle over an embankment with confirmed entrapment. Upon arrival, firefighters found the vehicle resting on its side and immediately went to work stabilizing the vehicle and extricating the two entrapped occupants by removing the vehicle’s roof.

Units on Scene: Engine 4, Utility 4, Fire 4, Troutville Volunteer Fire Department Wagon 2 and Squad 2, Ambulance 4, Medic 5, and County 12

In between these incidents, Fincastle Volunteers responded to a public service call, assisting a citizen in need.

These incidents demonstrate the value of a highly trained volunteer fire department. Whether responding to structure fires, medical emergencies, or complex vehicle rescues, our members stand ready to serve the community when called upon.

We are thankful that all occupants involved sustained only minor injuries and wish them a speedy recovery.

06/02/2026

-STRUCTURE FIRE-
At 1:15 AM this morning, the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Sunset Hill Lane for a reported first due structure fire.

Wagon 4, Tanker 4, and Fire 4 responded with a total of six volunteers. Initial arriving units found heavy fire showing from the rear of a large two-story residence with a walkout basement. Crews quickly deployed handlines to the rear of the house and initiated an aggressive fire attack. Chief 4 was Incident Command and Tanker 4 began water supply efforts.

Through the coordinated efforts of responding personnel, the fire was brought under control and extinguished. Crews operated for approximately 3 hours before returning to service.

Unfortunately, one resident has been displaced as a result of the fire, and two cats did not survive. Our thoughts are with those affected during this difficult time.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Units on Scene:
Wagon 4, Tanker 4, Fire 4, Engine 2, Tanker 2, Utility 2, Tanker 1, Tanker 5, Engine 7, Ambulance 4, Medic 2, County 12, and County 7.

The Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank all responding agencies for their assistance.

Address

25 Vine Street (POB 432)
Fincastle, VA
24090

Telephone

(540) 473-2142

Website

http://fincastlefire.org/

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