Burnt Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

09/25/2026

An early morning fire destroyed two houses in the HWY 110 area. Several departments from across the county along with Survival Flight ambulance and the VBCSO were called to assist. There were no injuries, the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

Never Forget

08/25/2026

Tonight's training focused tanker water supply and drafting water with service trucks and brush trucks.

08/13/2026

Yep you guessed it BURN BAN is in effect.

08/11/2026

Tonight our firefighters trained on donning protective equipment. The goal is to be completely dressed with air pack on and ready to go in under 3 minutes. Shout out to BR #13 nailed it every time.

08/10/2026

This afternoon firefighters were called to assist highway 110 Fire Department with a brush fire nearing a home on Oyler road. Firefighters from Denard, Botkinberg, Burnt Ridge and Shirley were able to quickly stop and extinguish the fire. The home owner was able to keep the fire from burning a vehicle in the yard and slow the fire from spreading to the house.
Please be extremely careful when burning in these dry conditions.

06/16/2026

Burnt Ridge fire department assisted Hwy 110 fire department with a structure fire on Thomas Rd. The fire destroyed a large shop building and vehicle.

04/28/2026

Last night, Burnt Ridge Firefighters participated in auto extrication training with Fairfield Bay, Shirley, and Hwy 110 firefighters, big thanks to Fairfield Bay Fire & Rescue. Bay Fire & Rescue for organizing the joint training.

04/23/2026

Training this week focused on brush/grass fire attack with front mounted monitors and handlines.