06/14/2026
A huge thank you to Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Company for the opportunity to come out and train on vehicle extrication. It’s always valuable when neighboring departments can come together to sharpen skills and strengthen teamwork.
During the training, Rescue 10, Battalion Chief, and Rehab were dispatched to an incident in the Greenville area. Despite the reduced resources, members from Weyers Cave and New Hope adapted quickly and worked together using Engines 53 and 182 to successfully stabilize and remove a vehicle from the rear of a tractor trailer.
Trainings like this highlight the importance of communication, adaptability, and mutual aid between departments.
Departments in attendance:
• Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Company (Engines 52/53, Response 5)
• New Hope Volunteer Fire Department (Engine 182, Rehab 1, 18-01)
• Augusta County Fire-Rescue (Rescue 10, Battalion Chief)
• Verona Volunteer Fire Company
Special thanks to Paynes Towing for assisting with the training evolution and providing their heavy rotator.
We appreciate the continued partnership and look forward to more opportunities to train together.