Ringgold Volunteer Fire & Rescue

05/29/2026

GUNN GARLAND RD;veh on fire [05/29/26 00:12:31 A2529][PROQA] Call Aborted:

Just after the clock struck midnight the members were alerted for a vehicle fire below the firehouse. E233 arrived to a single passenger car with heavy fire from the engine compartment. Bumper line was deployed for quick extinguishment. No injuries.

05/22/2026

KENTUCK RD;CALLER ADV HOUSE IS ON FIRE [05/22/26 11:19:29 B2124]Event spawned from STRUCTURE FIRE-RESIDENCE. [05/22/2026 11:19:36 B2124]

Structure fire response this morning for the members. Fire was due to unattended cooking, which was out upon arrival of the crews. The call was held with Station 23 units as they checked for extension & ventilated the structure. Members responded with 12 working personnel, T237, E233, & Tr231.

05/18/2026

KENTUCK RD;LOST IN THE WOODS WITH AN 18 YRO, 10 YRO AND 8 YRO, HURT ANKLE [05/17/26 19:25:26 H1218];SQ23

Last night at approximately 1930 hours, Squad 23 & Station 24 were dispatched to the area behind Dan River High School for an injured pediatric in a deeply wooded area. Units responded to the high school to group together to coordinate a search plan due to the caller not having a specific location. RTV23 was placed on the call & members attempted to make patient contact using it. When the trail ended 2 providers went on foot to locate the 911 caller. Patient contact was made locating a pediatric patient with a minor injury. The RTV was relocated to another location to meet the personnel at the awaiting transport. This incident utilized several resources such as both fire departments, county deputies, dispatchers, and administrative staff at the school. Ringgold with responded with 10 personnel, Brush 234, RTV23, & Advanced 233, with Kentuck assisting with personnel & E241.

05/11/2026

Members took advantage of the nice weather over the weekend & got some pump operations training in.

05/05/2026

Pictures of several motor vehicle accidents members have responded to lately. 1 crash involved a van into the rear of a tractor trailer entrapping the driver, bringing multiple agencies to the scene such as Blairs Fire & Rescue & Danville Life Saving Crew with the addition of AirCare to transport the patient to a trauma center due to injuries. Members have also been responding a multitude of other call types such as vehicle fires, brush fires, & many medical calls.

05/03/2026

Come join myself and others just like you. Plenty of opportunities to either begin or further your emergency services experience. Get necessary training and receive continuing education. Inquire within or reach out to myself or any member. Call 434-822-6989. Were located just off route 58 East on Tom Fork Rd. Business/Membership meetings are held first Thursday of every month at 7:30pm

04/14/2026

The Ringgold Fire Department asks that you keep our fellow Brothers & Sisters in blue in your prayers as they lost one of their own yesterday. Nick spent time as a fellow firefighter as well with a neighboring department in his past. Our thoughts & prayers are with the Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office.

Today we pause to remember one of our own.

Not every loss in law enforcement comes with flashing lights or headlines. Some come quietly, without warning, leaving a silence that feels just as heavy. Today we mourn the passing of Investigator Nicolas "Nick" Samuels, a coworker, a friend, and a dedicated member of our Special Investigations Division who served with integrity, humility, and quiet strength.

Nick was the kind of investigator who didn’t seek recognition but earned respect. He approached his work with focus and determination, always committed to doing things the right way. Whether working a case, supporting a fellow deputy, or simply showing up day after day, he brought a steady presence that others relied on.

Nick may not have fallen in the line of duty but make no mistake—his service mattered. Every case he touched, every life he impacted, and every effort he gave contributed to the safety of this community and the strength of this office. That kind of commitment does not go unnoticed, and it will not be forgotten.

Behind the badge was a man who cared—about his work, his fellow officers, and the people he served. The kind of coworker you could count on without question. The kind of presence that made long days more manageable and difficult moments a little easier to bear.

We grieve alongside his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. We also honor his life by carrying forward the example he set—of professionalism, dedication, and quiet service to something greater than himself.

Rest easy, Investigator Nicolas Samuels. Your watch has ended, but your impact remains.

Sheriff Mike Taylor and the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Family

04/13/2026

Members have remained busy today responding to calls such as this motor vehicle accident & multiple medical calls. The MVA involved a single vehicle off the road on its side with the sole occupant self extricating prior to EMS/Fire arrival. Units operating- Rescue Engine 231, Transport 233, Brush 234, and Blairs Fire & Rescue Rescue Engine 343 & Command 34. Shortly after the transport obtained a refusal, a medical call at Dan River middle was received with Transport 233 responding swiftly.

04/04/2026

Station 23 responded on a mutual aid assignment this afternoon to assist on a large outside fire with other county agencies. Tanker 237 & Engine 232 assisted with fire attack & providing water to the fireground.

04/02/2026

RINGGOLD CHURCH RD;WILKERSON RD;2 VEH ACCIDENT [04/02/26 14:50:05 H2588]

Rescue Engine 231, Engine 233, & Transport 233 currently are operating on a motor vehicle crash. Units are assessing patients & assisting with traffic control. Please allow room for the volunteers to work.