Welcome to the Official Website for Goochland Courthouse Volunteer Fire Rescue Company 5
Welcome to Courthouse Company 5's website! We are here to protect and serve you, the citizens of Goochland County, with the highest levels of professionalism and care when you need us most. Our highly trained Volunteer Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics stand ready to be there when you call. Our website is a work in progress and we look forward to making continued improvements so that we can serve you better with news, information and updates on everything going on at Company 5.
We are located at 2710 Fairground Road in front of the Food Lion shopping center. If you are interested in joining us, please click on the Join Us tab above and one of our officers will contact you. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please click on the 'Donate' button on the Left. If you have an emergency, please Dial 911. We thank you for your support!

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EMS Week 2022
Member Elizabeth Rudd, May 16
This week is the 47th annual EMS week. This year’s Emergency Medical Services Week theme, “Rising to the Challenge,” pays tribute to the brave frontline professionals who work tirelessly to help their fellow Americans get immediate medical attention in their hours of greatest need. In Goochland County as well as within our great state of Virginia we are blessed to work alongside so many hardworking, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Hometown Hero 5K
Member Elizabeth Rudd, May 14
Goochland Co. 5 would like to thank all of those who came out this morning to support our Hometown Heroes. The air was sticky, but thankfully the rain held off until it was over. Each one of you that showed up, whether you beat a personal record or you took a leisurely stroll, whether you were a child or a senior you made this day a success and helped contribute to your local first responders and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Congratulations to the new Lieutenants!
Member Kevin Leonard, May 10
Congratulations to Lieutenant/Paramedic Daniel M. Coughlin, Lieutenant/EMT David B. Morris and, Lieutenant/EMT Nicholas R. Werneke on their promotions to Career Lieutenant. We look forward to working with these deserving officers in the future. ... (Full Story)
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First Responders Always Training
Member Elizabeth Rudd, April 21
Busy day at the Fire training center with VCU's Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education. CPR instructor class and Just Breathe ventilator class.
As first responders it is very important to stay up to date on education and hands on learning/practice. We strive to continually learn so we can bring our community the best care during your time of need.
Thank you to those who took time out to ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Large Brush Fire
Member Elizabeth Rudd, April 21
On Thursday, April 14th at 14:25 hours, Goochland County Fire-Rescue responded to Bells Road off Riddles Bridge Road for the report of a brush fire in central Goochland.
The first fire unit arrived on the scene at 14:39 hours reporting an active brush fire. At this time, it is undetermined how the brush fire started. Located in the middle of a thicket of trees, there is no threat to any structures. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Wilderness First Aid Course
Member Elizabeth Rudd, April 05
Recently many of our members in the county took an intense 16 hour certification class on wilderness first aid. Wilderness environments create special situations not usually encountered in an urban or suburban environment. With an ASHI Wilderness First Aid class, first aid providers in a remote outdoor setting will be better prepared to respond with wilderness first aid training when faced with limited ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Hometown Hero 5k
Member Elizabeth Rudd, March 27
It’s that time of year again! Spring is upon us, better weather and beautiful sites to see while running/walking. Here is Station 5’s Hometown Heroes 2nd annual 5k. We would love to see you come out in support of your local first responders. Sign up, enjoy the excitement and beauty of running by the river for a good cause. Register today at the link in this story. **we are putting some finishing ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Santa Runs the Courthouse, 2021 Edition!
District Chief David Dowdy, November 23
Courthouse Company 5 is excited to announce that our 2021 Santa Runs will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, December 14th-16th! Our neighborhood order is outlined below with approximate start and end times. Please remind your children that sometimes Santa and his crew may need to answer an emergency call while making our rounds, but don't be sad, because we will be back! Signs ... (Full Story & Photos)
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