Emergency Services: Montebello Fire and Rescue

Montebello Fire and Rescue

The Montebello Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is a full-service, state accredited agency. Both fire and medical emergency services are provided 24 hours a day everyday.

These services are not only available to the approximately 500 permanent residents in our target area, but to the thousands of visitors that travel on the Blue Ridge Parkway or camp and hike in the National Forest. Frequently the agency is called upon to support neighboring agencies.

TRAIL RIDE EVENT
The Virginia Horse Journal listed the Montebello Trail Ride as one of the ten best equine events in the state. There are two riding events each year. The spring ride will be May 22-24, 2009. This weekend event includes beautiful trails, 5 meals, and a dance. Click Registration S09 for information and registration. For additional information contact montebellotrailride@yahoo.com. ;

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
The rescue squad is composed of state certified Shock Trauma and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). Crew members are constantly updating and upgrading their skills. EMT training is valuable education, and servicing the community is a rewarding experience. People interested in volunteering should call Dennis at 540 377-5873.

FIREFIGHTING
Structure and forest fires are always a threat to our remote mountain community. Firefighting equipment includes a modern fire/rescue vehicle, a tanker and a brush truck. Frequently our unit supports State and Federal firefighting agencies. Volunteers are needed. Call Lester 540-377-2944

SEARCH & RESCUE
Both firefighting and medical technicians are called upon to assist in the search for lost persons. Special training and technology are required. Persons interested in this type of volunteer service should call Lester 540-377-2944

COMMUNITY SERVICES
·         Community Assistance fund - provides short term help to local families stressed by events beyond their control. Call Lee - 540-377-5754.

·         Aluminum Can Recycling Program - containers for aluminum cans are available at the firehouse and the trash collection site on Route 690. Approximately $400.00 is raised annually by this activity. Save your cans for us. Thanks

·         X-Change Shelter – clean useable household items can be left at this facility for free cycling. It is located at the trash collection site on Fish Hatchery Lane. Bulky items can be posted on the bulletin board. Share the good stuff!

·         Firewood – members will cut, split, deliver and stack firewood as a fund raiser for MVFD. Call 540-377-5754 for details.

·         Voting - the firehouse is the location where precinct 402 votes. With election questions, call Paulette 540-377-5754.

·         Firehouse use - use of the building is available for private events such as family reunions. Donations are accepted.

·         Adopt-A-Highway -5 miles of Route 56, from the Parkway to "double bridge," has been adopted by MVFD. Join us for the annual March litter pick up, Call 540-377-5754

DONATIONS

Remember your local emergency services organization when making charitable donations. These contributions are tax deductible and help the entire community. Donations can be sent to: Treasurer MVFD P.O. Box 96 Montebello, VA 24464

Thanks for your support.