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On this web site we will introduce our fire-rescue vehicles / equipment, personnel, incidents, accidents, & training photo's, upcoming training classes, events, call stats. 

WEB SITE UPDATES:

2007 RICHLANDS FIRE-RESCUE YEARLY CALL TOTALS= 2,834

2008 RICHLANDS FIRE-RESCUE YEARLY CALL TOTALS= 3,065

2009 RICHLANDS FIRE-RESCUE YEARLY CALL TOTALS= 3,197

2010 RICHLANDS FIRE-RESCUE YEARLY CALL TOTALS= 3,427

2011 RICHLANDS FIRE-RESCUE YEARLY CALL TOTALS= 3,208

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** APRIL 2011 RICHLANDS FIRE-RESCUE RECVD. VDFP BURN BUILDING GRANT (TRAINING BURN BUILDING TO BE LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF RICHLANDS)  

** JAN. 1, 2012 RICHLANDS FIRE-RESCUE RECVD. VAOEMS 80/20 GRANT FOR: 2012 CHEVY TYPE I 4WD. AMBULANCE

** 4PM BURNING LAW INTO EFFECT NOW  = FEB. 15 - APRIL 30 , 2012

The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect Feb. 15, 2012 – the start of spring fire season in Virginia.This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 – April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials.A violation of this law is a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine. In addition to the criminal violation, those who allow a fire to escape are liable for the cost of suppressing the fire as well as any damage caused to others’ property.Burning of leaves, yard waste or trash continues to be the major cause of wildfires in Virginia

** MARCH 19, 2012 RFR ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHART ADDED TO ADMINISTRATION PG. 

** APRIL 1, 2012 CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRIS MORRISON NOW A FF/PARAMEDIC

** APRIL 27, 2012 CONGRATULATIONS RFR NOW HAS 5 MORE  VDFP INSTRUCTORS (LISTED ON EVENTS & TRAINING PG.) 

** MAY 4, 2012 RHS 2012 PROM-PROMISE MOCK CAR ACCIDENT PICS ADDED -(EVENTS PHOTOS PG. #1)

** Emergency Medical Service WEEK  SUN. MAY 20, 2012 - SAT. MAY 26, 2012 **