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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Goochland County Winter Weather Warning
Member Elizabeth Rudd, January 30
Goochland is under a Winter Weather WARNING beginning late tonight through Monday. Make sure you are prepared before the storm hits.
Have non perishable foods Drinking water for your family and pets Water for flushing toilets if you are on a well Several days worth of important medications Gas for your vehicles, generators, chainsaws and grills Batteries, flashlights, candles Cell phones and other ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Santa Runs the Courthouse!
District Chief David Dowdy, November 27
Courthouse Company 5 is excited to announce that our 2020 Santa Runs will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, December 15th-17th! As Santa's magic keeps him safe from COVID, we want to make sure all of our friends and neighbors remain safe as well, so we would encourage everyone to maintain appropriate social distancing as Santa travels through your neighborhood. Our neighborhood ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Member Elizabeth Rudd, November 24
It is almost Turkey Day! Check out these great reminders and safety tips as you prepare for Thanksgiving Day. **Make sure you have a fully stocked first aid kit in a convenient location, as well as know how to use each of the items in the box. Some of the top medical incidents related to Thanksgiving include: -Scalds and burns -Cuts and lacerations -Choking -Undercooked food/Food poisoning -Overindulging ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Thanksgiving Fire Prevention
Member Elizabeth Rudd, November 23
Thanksgiving is a day for thankfulness, spending time with friends and family and of course eating delicious foods, but it also the leading day for house fires. Look at the safety checklist below and as always make sure your smoke detectors are in working order.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Water Rescue
Member Elizabeth Rudd, November 11
Goochland County Fire Rescue received a call at 6:40pm on November 9,2020 for a water rescue on the James River at Wakins Landing. The incident was a search and rescue for one victim who was paddle boarding and when the sunset occurred they became disoriented to their location, knowing they were far away from their destination they were able to make a call to a friend before their cell phone battery ... (Full Story & Photos)
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'Drive Thru' Pancake Breakfast With Santa!
District Chief David Dowdy, November 08
Goochland Courthouse Company 5 is pleased to announce that we will be holding our annual Pancake Breakfast With Santa! This FREE event will be held on Saturday, December 19th from 8am to 10am. In an effort to help keep everyone safe, this year's Pancake Breakfast with Santa will be a 'Drive Thru' style event. Breakfast will consist of pancakes, bacon, apples with all the fixins' and your choice ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Congratulations!
Member Elizabeth Rudd, October 16
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)
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