Amherst Fire Department

05/05/2026

Congratulations to AFD's Thompson who graduated from the Lynchburg Fire Department Academy this evening. Wishing you a long and safe career.

05/04/2026

Sunday, May 3 at 1200 Hours, Amherst Fire Department Archivist Fred Loving sounded the House Siren in Honor and Memory of Monelison Vol. Fire Department Chief Mack Mays, Jr. Chief May's was honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Ceremony the same day in Emmitsburg Maryland.

04/13/2026

03/27/2026

PRESS RELEASE:

Structure Fire Fatality.

Again, our thoughts are with the family at this time.

03/16/2026

03/15/2026

🚨 JOIN THE TEAM TODAY! 🚒

​Watch our latest response to a working structure fire and see what it’s like to serve. Amherst Fire Department needs volunteers like YOU! 🫵

​Make a real difference in your hometown. Join us today at amherstfireva.org.

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https://youtu.be/-wyVK4zYtZQ?si=RZvkEuNZRlhntWim

Amherst County needs volunteers! Join today!amherstfireva.org

02/20/2026

Looking good on the conference floor! 👀 Proud to see our Pierce Tanker Pumper showcased as a top vote-getter at the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference. We are excited to take delivery soon so it can start serving the Amherst community. Thanks for the shoutout, Atlantic Emergency Solutions!!

02/14/2026

HOT STUFF! 🔥 But let's keep it safe this Valentine's Day.

​We get it. Breakups are hard, and sometimes you just want to burn the past. 💔 But trust us on this one: setting a bonfire of your ex's belongings is a terrible idea. 🚫

​Don't let an old flame cause a real emergency! Keep the hoodies, love letters, and questionable gifts far away from matches and lighters. Check out our tips above to keep your home (and heart) safe today.

​Spread love, not fire. ❤️ Happy Valentine's Day!

​-Amherst Fire Dept. – Saving Hearts & Homes.

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