Capon Valley Volunteer Fire Department

04/20/2026

Does your community rely on volunteer firefighters… and do you even know?

Across the country, volunteers are the ones responding when the call comes in. 🚒❤️ This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognizing the impact they make every day.

If you’ve ever thought about stepping up or your department needs more members, Make Me A Firefighter can help connect you.

Start here: www.makemeafirefighter.org

04/18/2026

SOLD OUT
THANK YOU EVERYONE

Almost sold out come and get it before it’s all gone!!!!!

04/18/2026

Hot and ready!!! Come on down!!

04/18/2026

Today is the day folks chicken chicken chicken!!!! We will start selling at 9am (weather permitting).

04/14/2026

HOW FAST DOES A FIRE ENGINE RUN OUT OF WATER?
(1.5”–1.75” attack line)

Fire engines do not have unlimited water.
Tank water is for initial attack—it buys time.

Not all fire engines carry the same amount of water—and it can run out in just minutes.

Water duration depends on tank size and flow rate (GPM).
More flow = less time.

SMALL FIRE ENGINE (300–660 gallons)
Flow: 95–150 GPM
Duration: 2–5 minutes

Nozzle: Fog / Combination
Nozzle Pressure: ~100 psi

Quick attack—but runs dry fast.

STANDARD FIRE ENGINE (~1,000 gallons)
Flow: 150–250 GPM (per hose)

Duration:
• 1 line: 4–8 minutes
• 2 lines: 2–4 minutes

Nozzle Options:
• Fog (100 psi)
• Smooth bore (50 psi)

More hose lines = faster water loss.

WATER TANKER (2,000–3,000 gallons)
Flow: 125–250 GPM
Duration: 10–20+ minutes

Supports fire engines and helps maintain continuous operations.

REAL NUMBERS

Typical Flow (125–150 GPM):
• 500 gallons = 3–4 minutes
• 1,000 gallons = 6–8 minutes
• 1,500 gallons = 9–12 minutes

High Flow (250+ GPM):
• 500 gallons = ~2 minutes
• 1,000 gallons = ~4 minutes
• 1,500 gallons = ~6 minutes

Higher flow means faster tank depletion.

NOZZLE BASICS

Fog Nozzle
• 95–150 GPM
• 100 psi
• Effective for cooling

Smooth Bore
• 160–265 GPM
• 50 psi
• Better pe*******on and more efficient water delivery

WHAT DRAINS WATER FAST

• Larger nozzles (higher GPM)
• Multiple hose lines operating
• Continuous, uncontrolled flow
• Poor water discipline

TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONS

• Connect to hydrants
• Use water tankers
• Control the flow

Water management is fire control.

04/14/2026

Mark your calendars folks chicken chicken chicken!!!! April 18th we will start selling at 9am (weather permitting).

04/06/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our lifetime member Elwood B. Patterson this morning. Please keep his family and our fire family in your thoughts and prayers, as this is a very difficult time for all of us. We know that he has touched many lives!

03/25/2026

******Control Burn***********Control Burn*********

Hardy County Wardensville area can expect smoke in the area due to a planned Controlled Burn by Forestry of 1000 acres in Shenandoah County near the WV/VA State line Wolfe Gap area .

03/21/2026

03/20/2026

NEW DELIVERY ALERT: Capon Valley Volunteer Fire Department Engine 211

2026 Pierce Mfg Navistar/International Engine

Chassis Navistar/International
Actual Overall Height - 11' 2"
Engine - Cummins Inc L9
Horsepower - 380 hp
Front Suspension - Spring
Rear Suspension - Spring
Electrical System - Hard Wired
Foam System - Husky 3
Pump - Waterous Midship
Pump GPM - 1250 gpm
Water Tank Size - 1000 gallons

Check it out - https://fire-registry.com/2026/03/19/cvvfd-engine-211/

12/12/2025

Here is an update on our new truck. If you would like to receive updates on our truck, please visit https://www.atlanticemergency.com/Trucks_In_Production_Details?id=a006O0000118ogoQAA. This truck will commence serving the community in 2026. We extend our gratitude to the community for their ongoing support.