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In 2023, James City-Bruton Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 75 years of service to our community!
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Tractor Trailer Stuck in Median
Admin, March 06
Firefighters from the James City-Bruton Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-64 East in the area of Exit 231 for a tractor trailer that went off the roadway and became stuck in the median. One lane of I-64 was shut down in each direction as firefighters assisted with the recovery effort.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Rural Water Supply
Admin, September 16
Firefighters from the James City-Bruton Volunteer Fire Department and departments in the surrounding communities participated in a Rural Water Supply course from 16-17 September 2023. This course is designed for the rural fire departments that depend on tanker shuttles to provide water at the fireground and consists of classroom training on equipment needed, apparatus placement on the fireground and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Croaker Fire at "The Farm"
Admin, September 13
The James City-Bruton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a large brush fire on September 13th, 2023 at a business called The Farm. An area of cut trees, logs and debris caught fire, and more than 40 personnel responded, including from fire departments in James City County, York County, New Kent, Abingdon, Williamsburg, and Camp Peary. There were no fire hydrants accessible near the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Firefighter 1 Burn Session
Administrator, May 07
Firefighter 1 is the first required course for new firefighters. An important component of that training is experiencing fire in a "controlled" setting. In these photos, our members are introduced into a burning room and experiencing the heat and blackout visual conditions. They learn how to climb ladders with a charged handline and make entry from the ladder into a window. They also learn how to ... (Full Story & Photos)
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