Tuesday, March 28th, 2017
At approximately 0445 hours, Station 20 was dispatched to a possible brush fire in the 32500 block of Airport Dr. Brush 20, Tanker 20, Attack 20 and Engine 20 responded. Brush 20 arrived on the scene ...
Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
At approximately 0445 hours, station 20 was dispatched to a single vehicle accident with possible entrapment near the intersection of Joyners Bridge Rd and Carrs Country Ln. 201, 205, E20, E22, & ...
Monday, September 5th, 2016
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At approximately 1345 hours, Station 20 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Joyner's Bridge Rd and Freeman Dr. 201, 206, E20, E22, and M20 responded. 206 arrived on s...
Saturday, January 3rd, 2015
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At approximately 14:30 hours, Station 20 was tapped out for a Tanker to respond to assist the City of Suffolk with a working structure fire in the 6100 block of Trumpet Dr. Units 202 (Deputy Chief Wes...
Tuesday, May 29th, 2018
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Firefighters Jeffrey Bess, Tyler Butler, and Gerald Perkins took time on Tuesday (5/29) to test and flush hydrants throughout the Camptown community. All hydrants tested were in working condition. #TY...
Monday, December 22nd, 2014
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On November 7th, 2014 Carrsville Members Hunter Alexander, Tyler Butler, Lynn Duke, Frankie Hasty Attended the Urbana Oyster Festival/Firemans Parade and brought home two first place trophies, Best Ap...
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
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On Thursday Jan. 10, 2013 seventeen (17) members met at Station 20 @ 6PM for a pizza dinner and then headed to the airport training grounds for smokehouse training. Due to the building having limited ...
Friday, October 12th, 2012
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On Friday Oct 12th several members presented Fire Prevention Week activities at Carrsville Elementary School. After talking about smoke detectors, stop - drop and roll, dangers of playing with fire, ...

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2018 Shrimp Feast!

The Shrimp Feast was an amazing success! Special thanks to all of our sponsors! The food was great and Island Boy was a hit! Thanks to all those who came out and braved the weather with us! We're already looking forward to next year!

Hurricane Season

Unfortunately, it is that time of the year. Being close to major bodies of water, as well as many rivers, it is imperative that we as a community stay informed on upcoming storms and weather conditions. Being prepared is the best defense! Hurricanes are extremely dangerous and it is extremely important to be prepared no matter what the current track of the storm is, it may turn toward us at any time. Please use all resources available to you in tracking the tropics. Below is a link to the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov

 

 

 

On May 17, 2018 at 1426 hours Station 20 was dispatched to provide mutual aid for Franklin Fire-Rescue at a commercial fire at 210 N. Main St. in Franklin. Ladder 20, Engine 20, and Tanker 20 responded. Many other departments were dispatched to the scene to include Windsor VFD,  Carrollton VFD, Courtland VFD, Hunterdale VFD, Suffolk Fire and Rescue, and others. While Station 20 members were on scene, Suffolk Fire-Rescue and Rushmere VFD backfilled Station 20 in order to provide continuous Fire and EMS coverage for the Carrsville community. Pictured above is Training Officer Williford and Firefighter Burgess in the bucket of Ladder 20. 

 

 

It is with sadness that we report the passing of Mr. Walter Johnson, our last surviving charter member.

 

Walter , 89, passed away January 15, 2018. He was born in Suffolk, formerly Nansemond County, on August 21, 1928 and was a 1947 graduate of Carrsville High School. After school he and his brother, Elliott, formed a partnership (Johnson and Johnson) and farmed together for 35 years. During their farming years they were awarded trophies seven different years for growing the most peanuts per acre. When Walter and Elliott’s sons completed their education and returned home, they decided to end their partnership. Walter then formed a corporation known as Johnson Farms, Inc., with his son Edward. They farmed together for 20 years.

Walter was a lifelong member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He served as a deacon and a trustee. He was the last surviving member of the Men’s Bible Class and he served as co-chairman of the Building Committee.

He was a member of the Virginia National Guard for seven years and a member of the Carrsville Ruritan Club for over 55 years serving a term as President. Walter served as chairman of the Public Service Committee of the Ruritan Club during the organization of the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. A charter member of the CVFD since 1957 he served in various capacities. After fifty years of service, he was voted a life member. Walter was the last surviving charter member of the CVFD. He also served on the FSA Committee and the Virginia Peanut Growers Association.

Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Rachel Daughtrey Johnson. He was the son of the late Jessie F. and Bertie Mae Johnson and was preceded in death by three brothers: Roy Lee, Jessie Edward and Elliott.

He leaves three sons to cherish his memory: Raymond Harrell Johnson (Nancy) of Richmond, Thomas Wayne Johnson (Rae) of Stafford and Edward Allen Johnson (Carol) of Suffolk, six grandchildren: Melanie, Mary Frances, Rebecca Mundy (Joe), Catherine, Adam (LeighAnn) and Chelsea Johnson and four great grandchildren, Adam, Jr., Lily, Lennon and Justin.

The funeral will be held at 3 PM Saturday January 20, 2018 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church with the Rev. Warren L. Johnson and Pastor Matthew J. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at Wright Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers and at Walter’s request, memorials may be made to the Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3593 Carrsville Hwy., Franklin, VA 23851 or to the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 27, Carrsville, VA 23315. www.wrightfuneralhome.org

 
Shrimp Feast 2017
 
Thanks for helping make the party a success. Without your support it would not have been possible. Also a special thanks to our sponsors:
  • Jack Jrs Towing and Auto Repair
  • Moore Designs and Embroidery
  • Indika Farms
  • TCO Farms
  • Saunders Trucking
  • Gwaltney Dentistry
  • Allstate
 
Be on the lookout for the next year's gathering.

 

 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

According to Section 7-12 of the County Code, during the period beginning February 15 and ending April 30 of each year, burning is permitted between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight.  The following guidelines are recommended for safety and fire prevention.

  • Debris is to be far enough away from streets, roads, or highways so that smoke will not impede drivers’ vision.

  • The burn area is to be no larger than five (5) feet in diameter.

  • A water source/equipment to place dirt on the fire must be present.

  • Fire must be attended at all times.

 

You should replace CO alarms every five years and smoke alarms every 10 years so be sure to check their expiration dates when you change the batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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