Altavista Fire Company

Altavista Fire Company Altavista Fire Company, located at 1280 Main Street, Altavista VA is dedicated to serving the Town of Altavista, Campbell County, and the surrounding area.

05/04/2026

Working Fire: Units are currently on scene of a working commercial structure fire on Wood Ln. at the Altavista power plant. Mutual aid companies assisting. Update will be posted later.

Time of dispatch: 6:40

Back to Back motor vehicle accidents this evening18:10: Dispatched to the 1400 Block of Lynch Mill Rd. for a motor vehic...
04/15/2026

Back to Back motor vehicle accidents this evening

18:10: Dispatched to the 1400 Block of Lynch Mill Rd. for a motor vehicle accident. Units arrived on scene to find a single vehicle that collided with the guard rail after his trailer tire blew. No injuries reported.

18:33: While on scene of the first accident, we were dispatched to the 1800 Block of Bishop Creek Rd. for a cell phone crash detection. Units arrived to find a two vehicle head on collision, heavy damage to both vehicles. Both drivers were injured and transported to LGH by CCPS medic units. The road was shut down for the duration of the incident.

VSP is investigating the cause of both crashes.

2nd Due Brush Fire | 3/22/26 AFC is assisting Evington Volunteer Fire Department with a large brush fire in the 9800 Blo...
03/23/2026

2nd Due Brush Fire | 3/22/26
AFC is assisting Evington Volunteer Fire Department with a large brush fire in the 9800 Block of Leesville Rd!

Units from Co. 10
•Chief 10
•Tanker 10
•Brush 10
•QRV 10
•Engine 10

Lyn-Dan Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Virginia Department of Forestry is also assisting with the incident.

03/16/2026

🚨 WEATHER ALERT 🚨

Everyone please STAY WEATHER AWARE tonight and especially tomorrow. Our area could experience severe storms, possible tornadoes, and wind gusts up to 75-80 mph. 🌪️💨

Please make sure you:
• Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts
• Pay attention to changing conditions throughout the day
• Have a plan and safe place ready in case a tornado warning is issued

Please share this post so others in our community can stay informed and prepared. Let’s look out for one another and stay safe!

🌧️ Rain or shine.. Members of the 10 House stayed sharp this morning, training on ascending and descending ropes off the...
02/22/2026

🌧️ Rain or shine.. Members of the 10 House stayed sharp this morning, training on ascending and descending ropes off the bridge at the end of Broad Street. Training like this ensures we can safely access and rescue people during a technical rescue.

MVA | 2/19/26 | 9:36Rescue 10 assisting Co. 17 with a motor vehicle accident in the 600 Block of Johnson Mountain Rd. U...
02/19/2026

MVA | 2/19/26 | 9:36

Rescue 10 assisting Co. 17 with a motor vehicle accident in the 600 Block of Johnson Mountain Rd. Units arrived on scene to find one vehicle that had flipped into the wood line. One patient was checked out by EMS. VSP is investigating the cause of the crash.

02/17/2026

Landing Zone | 2/17/26 | 14:42

Engine 10 handled a landing zone for Campbell County Department of Public Safety and Centra One on Mt. Hermon Rd. earlier this afternoon.

Technical Rescue Training at AFC | 2/16/26Last night members trained on patient packaging in a stokes basket and simulat...
02/17/2026

Technical Rescue Training at AFC | 2/16/26

Last night members trained on patient packaging in a stokes basket and simulated roof victim removals utilizing the ladder truck. Crews also focused on rescuer maneuverability and communication while operating around a suspended Stokes basket in the air.

These hands-on evolutions build confidence, coordination, and precision for high-angle rescue situations.

STRUCTURE FIRE ON COMMONWEALTH DR.At 16:24 hours, Company 10 and CCPS were dispatched to a reported structure fire in th...
02/12/2026

STRUCTURE FIRE ON COMMONWEALTH DR.

At 16:24 hours, Company 10 and CCPS were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1000 block of Commonwealth Drive. Chief 10 arrived on scene, established Command, and reported heavy smoke and fire showing from a two-story residence. The incident was marked as a working fire, and Station 31 (Hurt Volunteer Fire Department) was requested to assist.

Engine 10 arrived and initiated an interior fire attack along with a primary search of the residence. Medic 8-1 assisted crews with fire attack operations. Upon arrival, Engine 31 stretched a second line to the second floor, conducted fire attack, and completed a secondary search.

Three pets were located inside the home and unfortunately succumbed to their injuries.

The fire remains under investigation by the Campbell County Fire Marshal’s Office

02/12/2026

‼️ WORKING FIRE ‼️ 2/12/26 | 16:24

Units are on scene of a structure fire in the 1000 Block of Commonwealth Dr.

Chief 10 arrived with heavy smoke showing from the Delta side. Engine 10 on fire attack. Update will be posted later.

2/8/26 - At 18:33, Company 10 and CCPS responded to Route 29 northbound at the Main Street exit for a motor vehicle acci...
02/09/2026

2/8/26 - At 18:33, Company 10 and CCPS responded to Route 29 northbound at the Main Street exit for a motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Upon arrival, units found two vehicles involved. One overturned off the roadway and another remaining in the travel lane, both with heavy damage. Route 29 northbound was shut down while crews operated on scene.

One driver was transported to LGH for evaluation and treatment of their injuries. VSP is investigating the cause of the crash.

Units o/s: Command 10, Rescue 10, Medic 81, & Medic 810.

Address

1280 Main Street Suite B
Altavista, VA
24517

Telephone

(434) 369-5383

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