Smyth County Public Safety

06/16/2026

Save the date! The 7th Annual Fireman’s Bash is back! 🎆

Get ready to celebrate with the Saltville Volunteer Fire Department! Mark your calendars for a full day of family fun, great food, and community spirit at the Saltville Town Commons.

Sunday, July 5, 2026 | Saltville Town Commons
Free admission!

There is an incredible lineup of activities for everyone:
- Delicious food vendors
- Foam party and inflatables for the kids
- Live music all evening
- Giveaways
- Corn hole
- Firework show to end the night!

Bring your lawn chairs, your appetite, and your family. Let’s make this the best Bash yet!💙🎆

06/16/2026

06/09/2026

Leave the cooking to us. Can't wait to see you there!

06/09/2026

Serve. Protect. Inspire. The Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department is looking for dedicated individuals ready to answer the call and make a powerful impact in our community. If you have the drive to serve, we want you on our team! To join, candidates must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License, be able to pass a State Police background check, present a Driver History record from the DMV, and have the ability to pass Virginia Firefighter 1 and Haz-Mat classes within their probation period. Ready to make a difference? Contact us today at (276) 783-6444, send an email to [email protected], or message our page at Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department-Station 9. Your community needs you—become a volunteer firefighter today!

05/29/2026

🔥 NOTICE FOR SMYTH COUNTY RESIDENTS 🔥
The temporary total burn ban for Smyth County has officially been amended.

However, residents must still follow Virginia’s annual 4 PM Burn Law.

🌲 No open-air burning is permitted before 4:00 PM if within 300 feet of woods, brush, or dry grass. Burning is only allowed between 4:00 PM and midnight while taking proper safety precautions and attending the fire at all times.

Please continue to burn responsibly and use caution due to changing weather and dry conditions. Violation of the ban will result in a Class 3 misdemeanor and can carry a fine up to $500.

Stay safe, Smyth County! 🚒

05/25/2026

The Burn Ban will be reevaluated during the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 28th. Any decisions or changes made will be updated promptly thereafter. We appreciate your understanding in this matter. Although recent rainfall has helped to moisten the surface soil, the ongoing 'extreme drought' has left deep soil moisture, groundwater tables, and local reservoirs substantially depleted. A consistent pattern of prolonged and soaking rainfall will be necessary to alleviate this deficit.