Botetourt County’s Fire and Rescue Services are currently provided through the support of twelve volunteer fire and rescue agencies and one supplemental career department. With nearly 200 volunteers, services are provided to all Botetourt residents and non-residents 24 /7. An immeasurable amount of time and energy is given to keep the residents of Botetourt County safe. Over-all goal: To provide a professional level of service to reduce the loss of life and property in Botetourt County while maintaining a proactive stance on prevention and public education. The Botetourt County Volunteers come from all walks of life. From junior members training in high school to seniors, now retired and wanting to help in their community, volunteering for fire, rescue or both has taken on new meaning for many members. If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer for your community, don’t hesitate. Contact emergencyservices@botetourt.org today. There is a place for you and we welcome you.
Come to Volunteer Appreciation Day on Sunday, August 8th at the Botetourt Country
Club. From 2:00 PM till 7:00 PM, enjoy fun, food, prizes and give aways. BBQ
will be served from
4 till 5:30.
Added new this year:
Rockin’ Jousting. Up
for the challenge?
Fire Fighter One class has now been completed in Botetourt County with Read Mountain
and Troutville as the sponsors. A total of 31 students were enrolled with 18 students
being tested in a live burn scenario this past month. Students enrolled in the class
were from Botetourt, Roanoke and Bedford counties, along with students from the Jefferson
College of Health Sciences.