Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue & Emergency Management

07/21/2026

🚑 Emergency Medical Technician Course – Registration Now Open!

Whether you're preparing for a career in EMS or looking to serve your community, this course provides the training to get started.

Course Details:
📅 August 18 – December 5, 2026
🕕 Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00–10:00 p.m., with occasional Saturday sessions
📍 RCFR Administration Office, Buena Vista, VA
💲 Course Fee: $500 (textbook included)

Current Rockbridge County, Buena Vista, or Lexington Fire/EMS volunteers may be eligible for a tuition waiver.

For registration or additional information, contact Bailey Trent:
📧 [email protected]

07/07/2026

06/03/2026

🚒 NOW HIRING: Firefighter-EMT Recruits 🚑

Ready to serve your community and launch an exciting career in emergency services?

Join our team and train to become a Firefighter-EMT serving the greater Rockbridge community. Recruits receive hands-on training in firefighting, rescue operations, emergency response, fire suppression, firefighter survival, and more—all while learning from experienced professionals.

✅ Paid training
✅ State Firefighter I certification opportunities
✅ Dynamic, rewarding career
✅ Make a real difference every day

Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Virginia driver's license
• Fire, EMS, medical, or volunteer experience preferred but not required

If you're looking for a challenging career with purpose and community impact, we want to hear from you!

04/16/2026

🚨 REMINDER 🚨

Fire risk is still HIGH right now 🔥

High temps + low humidity mean fires can start fast and spread even faster.

🚫 No burning before 4 PM (Burn Law in effect)
⚠️ After 4 PM is still risky—please avoid burning if possible

📞 See an unattended fire or emergency? Call 911 immediately.

04/14/2026

🔥 Fire Risk Alert 🔥

With high temperatures and low humidity in the forecast, fires can start easily and spread fast. Please stay cautious!

🚫 The 4 PM Burn Law is in effect — no open-air burning before 4:00 PM.
⚠️ Even after 4 PM, burning is strongly discouraged due to dangerous conditions.

📞If you spot an unattended fire or any emergency, call 911 immediately.

Let’s work together to keep our community safe!

04/03/2026

01/27/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨

The American Red Cross is bringing Sound the Alarm: Save a Life to the Goshen area!

📅 March 7, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 In and around the town of Goshen

Smoke detector checks and installations will be happening throughout the community to help keep families safe.

🏠🔥 Want to make sure your home is fire safe?
📞 Call (540) 266-2638 to schedule a smoke detector check or installation.

01/23/2026

❗❗ Due to the forecasted winter storm for our area, 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 will close once snow begins to accumulate on Saturday. Temperatures are forecast to be well below freezing over the next week. Because of this and to avoid snow being packed down and making snow removal more difficult, please make plans for all Rockbridge County Collection Centers to be closed until crews can complete snow removal. Updates for individual centers to reopen will be sent out once centers are cleared and safe for use. ❗❗

01/22/2026

12/18/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our Newly Pinned Paramedics! 🎉

We are incredibly proud of McKinzie Craft and Dakota Payne, who have successfully completed the Paramedic Program. This achievement reflects months of dedication, resilience, and commitment to serving our community.

Your commitment strengthens our department and the community we serve!