Darlington Heights Volunteer Fire Department & Auxiliary

05/07/2026

Training was held Wednesday 5/6 at the department for usage of Prince Edward County’s new “Air 50” support unit. Air 50 is a mobile unit that can be brought to an emergency scene to refill firefighter’s air tanks (the clean air we breathe when in close proximity to a fire).

A special thanks to Trey Pyle for leading the training of Air 50!

Information on Air 50 courtesy of Prince Edward County, Virginia:

“Great things happen when partnerships and preparation come together in support of public safety.

Prince Edward County is proud to introduce the new Air 50 support unit, made possible through $149,069 of grant funding from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant and the Virginia Department of Fire Program Mini-Grant. Air 50 is now ready to serve alongside our dedicated county volunteer fire departments and will play a critical role on emergency scenes, providing essential air support to firefighters and helping keep crews safe during extended operations.

The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with the Prince Edward Area Firefighter Association, continues to invest in the tools and resources our volunteer Fire and EMS agencies need to help make our community and our first responders safer.

Air 50 is another example of how working together strengthens public safety throughout the Prince Edward – Farmville community.”

05/05/2026

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Recognizing the work fire fighters do every day – on the fire ground and in their communities.

04/29/2026

Effective today April 29, the countywide burn ban for Prince Edward has been lifted. However, the 4PM Burning Law is STILL IN EFFECT until tomorrow April 30. Please only burn after 4pm. Be sure to take special precautions, and be present with the fire at all times.

04/23/2026

Great things happen when partnerships and preparation come together in support of public safety.

Prince Edward County is proud to introduce the new Air 50 support unit, made possible through $149,069 of grant funding from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant and the Virginia Department of Fire Program Mini-Grant. Air 50 is now ready to serve alongside our dedicated county volunteer fire departments and will play a critical role on emergency scenes, providing essential air support to firefighters and helping keep crews safe during extended operations.

The Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with the Prince Edward Area Firefighter Association, continues to invest in the tools and resources our volunteer Fire and EMS agencies need to help make our community and our first responders safer.

Air 50 is another example of how working together strengthens public safety throughout the Prince Edward – Farmville community.

Prince Edward Rescue
Farmville Fire Department
Hampden Sydney Vol. Fire & Rescue
Prospect Volunteer Fire Department
Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department
Meherrin Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Rice Volunteer Fire Department
Darlington Heights Volunteer Fire Department & Auxiliary

04/17/2026

Volunteers spent Thursday evening outfitting Darlington Heights Engine 62 with new hoses.

The department would like to thank Firefighters Womack, M. Chaconas, Sprouse, Ken. Marston, Kam. Marston, B. Whitehead, N. Whitehead, B. Terrell, and Lackey for their time and efforts.

A special thank you is also extended to Mrs. Lamberth for preparing a delicious dinner for everyone!

04/16/2026

🔥COUNTYWIDE BURN BAN🔥

Effective 4PM, April 15, 2026, Prince Edward County has enacted a countywide burn ban for all open air burning until further notice due to severely dry conditions, and no significant rain forecasted.

04/15/2026

Effective Wednesday, 15, at 4:00 PM, a burn ban has been issued. No burning is permitted in Prince Edward County due to extremely dry conditions.

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

Due to current hot and dry conditions, all outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Even a small fire can quickly get out of control. Please help protect our community—do not burn at this time.