Congratulations to Courthouse Company 5 Firefighter Bobby Rudd! On Thursday evening, 10/15/20, Bobby was presented with the Dewitt Clinton Masonic Lodge Goochland County Fire & Rescue Company 5 Fire and Rescue Firefighter of the Year award. Many throughout Goochland County were recognized for their outstanding work and dedication to the citizens of Goochland County. We are thankful that despite ... (Full Story & Photos)

Too often First Responders lose their lives or become injured on the side of the road. These deaths and injuries don’t need to happen. Accidents happen, but there are things you can do to protect first responders. First, DDD: Don’t Drive Distracted. Second, Slow Down and Move Over when you see flashing lights. Please respect the roadways as we are out there protecting the community so we can all return ... (Full Story & Photos)

While fire prevention week may be coming to an end, remember fire safety isn’t just one week out of the year, it is a daily task to keep you and your home safe. Every home should have a fire extinguisher, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Become familiar with how to use a fire extinguisher by using the PASS acronym (Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep),
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This week you have learned that kitchen fires are the number one cause of house fires. Did you know there are some other ways you could be putting your home at risk? Heating and electrical are also sources of home fires. Be Fire smart by reviewing these resources to make sure you aren’t putting your home and lives in danger.

**Remember to check your smoke detectors and change the batteries often**... (Full Story & Photos)

All of the fire stations in Goochland routinely do public education classes for kids at school, camps, 4-H, Scouts and field trips to teach them fire safety. This year due to the pandemic we have not been able to reach out to our community as we normally do. During fire prevention week it is important to learn what causes fire, how to prevent fires and safety. Children are incredibly smart, but they ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week we have been discussing fire prevention. As you have already learned kitchen fires are a common occurrence, but so are burns on children from kitchen mishaps. Cooking is a necessary life skill for children to learn, but make sure you teach them from a young age kitchen safety. Scalds and burns can happen very quickly. 3 feet is a good distance to keep small children away from hot surfaces, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The best way to protect a firefighter is to protect your home. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of house fires. Pay attention while cooking, don’t leave the stove, oven or microwave unattended.

****Make sure to change your batteries often in your smoke detectors****... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Prevention week is October, 4-11 2020. Due to Covid 19 we are unable to host our annual Fire Prevention Open House at the station, but follow us here and our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GoochlandCo5/
for information on fire prevention and keeping your family safe. Remember, Fire Prevention may have a week, but it is something we need to be aware of throughout the year.

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