Shenandoah County Dept of Fire and Rescue

06/12/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
535 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Shenandoah County in northwestern Virginia...
Southern Warren County in northwestern Virginia...
Northeastern Page County in northwestern Virginia...

* Until 615 PM EDT.

* At 535 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Woodstock,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches
to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as
damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by
downed trees. Localized power outages are possible.
Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

* Locations impacted include...
Front Royal, Woodstock, Chester Gap, Maurertown, Toms Brook, Arco,
Seven Fountains, Dilbeck, Alonzaville, Karo, Glen Echo,
Bentonville, Browntown, and Riverside.

06/12/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch from 6/12/2026 2:49 PM to 9:00 PM EDT for Shenandoah County, VA

06/10/2026

Last week, crews from C-Shift's Station 21 (Mt. Jackson) and Station 15 (Edinburg) took advantage of the nice weather to hone their drafting skills. Continuous training and practicing are essential to staying prepared!

06/09/2026

We are incredibly thrilled and proud to share some news from our department! The Virginia Chief Officer Academy has officially announced that our very own Deputy Chief of Operations, Courtney Cave, has been selected to serve as this years Virginia Chief Officer Academy Incident Commander! To be chosen as the Incident Commander for the Academy is a highly prestigious honor in the Commonwealth, reflecting exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and dedication to the fire and rescue service. DC Cave’s appointment is a testament to the high caliber of leadership we are fortunate to have guiding our department every day. Please join us in congratulating Deputy Chief Cave on this remarkable achievement! We know she will represent Shenandoah County with the utmost distinction. Thank you for your continued leadership, Chief Cave! 🚒❤️🔥

As we prepare for the start of the 2026 Virginia Chief Officers Academy please join us in welcoming our Incident Commander, Courtney Cave, to the 2026 Virginia Chief Officers Academy Command Staff.
Courtney brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership to this year's Academy.
🔥 Professional Highlights
▪️ VFOA Graduate – 2013
▪️ VCOA Graduate – 2022
▪️ VCOA Command Staff Member – 3 Consecutive Years
▪️ 19 Years of Fire & EMS Service
▪️ 14 Years of Leadership Experience
🔥 Career Progression Throughout her career, Courtney has served in numerous operational and leadership roles, including:
▪️ Firefighter/Paramedic
▪️ Lieutenant
▪️ Deputy Chief of Training
▪️ Administration
▪️ Peer Support Team Leadership
▪️ Department Infection Control Officer
▪️ Department Chaplain (2024)
▪️ Deputy Chief of Operations Support Services (2026)
🔥 Special Areas of Focus Courtney has been instrumental in developing and advancing initiatives centered on:
▪️ Physical Fitness
▪️ Safety & Wellness
▪️ Cancer Prevention and Awareness
▪️ Leadership Development
▪️ Officer Training and Mentorship

Courtney's passion for leadership, professional development, and preparing the next generation of fire service officers makes her an outstanding choice to serve as Incident Commander for this year's Academy.
Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Courtney as she helps shape the future leaders of the fire service through the Virginia Chief Officers Academy.

06/07/2026

Week 15!🚑Did you know that RC 26-1 has completed over 70 miles so far in class? Keep up the great work everyone and continue to do great things!💪🏼

06/02/2026

We would like to congratulate Kali Jones (Mt. Jackson, C-Shift) on successfully completing the release-to-practice and precepting process at the EMT level.

Thank you for your continued commitment and vital services you provide to Shenandoah County!

Pictured: Master Firefighter Jesse Willis and FF/EMT Kali Jones

05/29/2026

Week 14!🚑 Join RC 26-1 next week for PT!🏃🏻‍➡️💪🏼

05/28/2026

Sharing for our friends at Woodstock Police Department! Stop by tomorrow evening to meet your local officers and enjoy a free cone from Sugar Creek!🍦

05/27/2026

Shenandoah County Combined Swift Water Team participated in a joint training with Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Company and Clarke County Fire and Rescue.

It’s always a great opportunity to participate in joint training with our surrounding partners.