Goochland Courthouse Company 5 is hosting a sealed bid auction for 10 prime parking spots for the 4th of July Fireworks! Place your sealed bid at the email below for your prime spot. Winning bids are considered donations and are fully tax deductible. We will also be giving apparatus tours to the winners which is a special treat because our station remains closed to the public. We look forward to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Goochland offered a DPO (Driver Pump Operator) class to our firefighters this Spring. 9 students completed the class and are awaiting their test results. We are thankful for those who gave up over two months of their Saturday’s to teach and to learn new skills!... (Full Story & Photos)

Wednesday evening, Station 5 had a “push in” ceremony for our new Tanker 656. This is a old time fire service tradition of pushing a new apparatus into the bay. We are very grateful for this new apparatus that will be an immense help to our first responders as they serve the community. Thank you to all those who were able to be there for this event.... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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)

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)

The NFPA does not recommend using turkey fryers. Take a minute to watch this short video on the dangers of frying a turkey.

https://youtu.be/kjUynq0HXdQ... (Full Story)

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)