Greg Bahou

Winter is in full swing, and staying warm is essential as the temperatures drop. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs partnered with New Kent Fire-Rescue to showcase best practices when using a fireplace or wood stove to stay warm. Stay safe and warm by following and sharing the tips in the video and below: Maintain […]

Nokesville Vol Fire and Rescue Dept. had three members graduate from Volunteer Recruit Class 24016 on Monday, January 8th, 2024. These three firefighters spent over 400 hours of their time in training. Their classes covered Firefighter 1 and 2, Mayday Firefighter Down, LPG Emergencies, RITCO, Vehicle Rescue and several other classes. Our volunteers are some

Cold winter temperatures bring a chill to the air, often accompanied by frost, snow and icy conditions. As temperatures drop, it’s essential to layer up for warmth and insulate homes and take precautions to prevent freezing pipes and other cold related problems. Insulate pipes: Use pipe insulation or heating tape on exposed pipes. Seal Leaks: Seal any

The holidays can be a magical time and holiday fire safety is crucial! Holiday decorations, especially those involving candles can pose fire hazards if not used or maintained properly. Candles are a part of many celebrations, but open flames make them dangerous if they tip over or when they are placed too close to anything

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 | Nokesville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department held the biennial elections for Administrative Officers. We are excited to announce the Administrative Officers beginning their term on January 1st, 2024: President – Mark Engman (incumbent) Vice President – Greg Bahou (Incumbent) Treasurer – Wilbur Rollins (Incumbent) Secretary – Jen Dominick (Incumbent) Director

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 | Last night at the End of Year Company Meeting, Chief Schiro promoted Sergeant Andrew Gideon to Lieutenant effective January 1st, 2024. Congratulations to Sergeant Gideon on your promotion. The department thanks you for your hard work and continued dedication to the department. Interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter or EMT

Leaf burning can be a common autumn activity, but it also presents fire safety risks. If you plan to burn leaves, it is essential to be compliant with your local open burning laws and ordnances and follow the safety guidelines below, to reduce the risk of fires and protect your property. Check Local Regulations (click

Barn and Farm fire safety is essential for protecting lives, property, and livelihoods in rural agricultural settings. Here are some key considerations and practices for barn and farm fire safety: 1. Fire prevention: Regularly inspect and maintain wiring, and machinery to prevent electrical fire. Store flammable materials, such as fuels and chemicals in designated areas

Our Fire Station 25 is undergoing some improvements this week. After 20 years of service our asphalt parking lot is being replaced. We have many more improvements planned this year to include, completing LED lighting upgrades inside our station, new concrete, replacing our boilers, and much more.

October 4, 2023 – Nokesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue is proud to announce that two of our Junior Members successfully completed their training and passed their test to become Nationally Certified EMTs. These young members are full-time high school students and are also active in many areas of the department. We want to congratulate Tyler