Friends of Magnolia Ridge Firehouse No. 21

03/01/2026

Visiting the Henrico Police Animal Shelter today!!

01/28/2026

Treacherous conditions in our neighborhoods and side streets. While crews are working extremely hard to clear, it is nearly impossible to “plow” 4 inches of ice.

We’ve had many apparatus stuck in the county today. Please be patient with police and fire as we have to navigate with extreme caution. If we can’t get to you safely, we are of no help to anyone.

Temperatures through the week are not looking favorable. Please be safe and careful when you drive…..if you don’t have to go out, don’t. Check on your neighbors and help one another.

Remember, 911 is for emergencies only.

01/27/2026

It ain’t gonna clear itself! “B” shift doing “B” shift things.

01/26/2026

The Metro Richmond Flying Squad is always there to support us. Please consider helping them out.

01/22/2026

Busy day yesterday for “B” shift. Engine had 3 fires, the Rescue had 2. Mixed in some Driver Pump Operator training, spotting hydrants in various neighborhoods as well for the rookie.

01/11/2026

Rescue’s 321, 309, Engine’s 321, 309, Ambulance 309, Hazmat 301, Medic 305 and Batallion 303 were all called out to this scene after midnight to assist Henrico County Division of Police’s EOD Unit (Explosive Ordnance Disposal.)

01/10/2026

Numerous wrecks today in the Richmond Metro area. Please drive slower, turn on your headlights, and wear your seatbelts.

If you are traveling on the interstate and there are emergency operations (amber, red, blue lights) happening, do your best to move to the next lane. If you cannot move over, at least slow down.

Thank you.
Please drive safe.

01/05/2026

Putting technology to use…. We were sent to an intersection where someone was complaining of a chemical smell. The first arriving unit smelled mercaptan (the odorant in natural gas). They were unable to get any readings on their atmospheric monitor because there wasn’t enough natural gas present in the atmosphere. We used our CGI and ExplorIR to locate the small underground leak and reported the leak to the gas company.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from the members of Firehouse 21!

12/20/2025

Rocky loved his family, faith, and the fire service. He was all in all the time. When he was away from this place, he volunteered leading the Boy Scouts, and he worked part time with the Dept of Forestry. Rocky’s life is a shining example of public service. Rest in peace Chief. You will be missed.

11/27/2025

Station 21 B shift is very thankful for BPOE Richmond VA Elks Lodge No. 45 for bringing a Thanksgiving dinner to the station. It was delicious!!! We are very grateful.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Magnolia Ridge Firehouse.

They'll never find me here!

Happy Thanksgiving from VAHMRS