Back Creek Fire & Rescue Company 11

Today Company 11 assisted H2H with an EVOC class!
We thought the weather was going to affect it but it held off for us! Great job to all the students and shout out and thank you to Roanoke Emergency Medical Services, Inc. -REMS, Vinton First Aid Crew , and Salem Rescue for their assistance as well as bringing their Squads!

Tonight company 11 was dispatched to assist Company 8 for a vehicle fire on Bent Mountain. Thankfully the fire was contained to the vehicle and no structural damage was done and everyone was safe from the scene.

Ladder training. Tonight we went over ladders with the new members. Different parts of the ladder, how they function, and how to properly carry, and set the ladder!

We would like to take a moment to congratulate one of our very own who recently graduated the career academy! Congratulations Sierra, what an accomplishment and dream come true for you! We wish you the best of luck and hope you continue to grow and learn! Maybe one day we will see you around the county! Congrats again, we are proud of you!

Brush Fire on Lost Mountain

Crews are currently on a Brush Fire off of Lost Dr. and Twelve O Clock K**b rd. Multiple companies from across the county as well as the Department of Forestry are trying to get the fire contained. The Department of Forestry has just arrived with the dozer.

We will keep updates as they come!

Red Flag 🚩 Warning today for the entire area into the rest of the Mid Atlantic region:

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA

Gusty winds combined with low relative humidity and dry fuels will result in a high chance for adverse and dangerous fire behavior today.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 66.

* LIGHTNING...None.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds, dry fuels, and low relative humidity values will lead to prime conditions for wildfires to spread across portions of the area on Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag 🚩 Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/rnk/fire

🚨 Increased Fire Danger Today — Please Avoid Burning 🚨

With today’s gusty winds and very low humidity, conditions are prime for fires to start and spread rapidly across our area. Even a small spark can become a fast-moving wildfire under weather like this.

🔥 What to Know:
• Wind gusts could reach 25–35 mph
• Humidity dropping into the 30% range
• Dry leaves, brush, and fields will ignite and spread quickly

✅ Burning is strongly discouraged today.
If you must burn, please use extreme caution and follow local burn regulations.

Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe. A single ember can travel a long distance on a day like today.

Stay alert, stay safe, and thank you for helping protect Callaway and our neighbors.

Source: US National Weather Service Blacksburg VA

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1PqguxhVM6/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Fall fire season is here, bringing increased fire danger to an already dry Virginia. Most wildfires are started by people, with escaped debris being the leading cause. Here are some key practices for preventing wildfires:

🚫 Avoid having outdoor fires on dry, windy days
🔥 Keep fires small and far from vegetation
🪣 Have tools and water on hand
📱 Have your phone ready to call 911 in case of an emergency
👀 Stay with your fire until it's out cold

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