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)

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)

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)

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.

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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)

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)

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.
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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)