DANVILLE â The response rate for fire and rescue agencies in Pittsylvania County went up in fiscal year 2021, despite a rise in EMS calls.
County volunteer agencies increased rates of response to calls such as fires and medical emergencies by 14% overall, bringing the response rate among departments up to 89%, according to figures from the county.
Officials credit increased spending toward fire departments from the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, as well as oversight and guidance from the Fire and Rescue Commission and help from the countyâs Public Safety Department.
âThe Fire and Rescue Commission has helped develop new rules, regulations, and policies that guide all county departments and ensure quality service to our citizens, all while embodying and showcasing our motto: âOne Service, One Team,ââ county spokesperson Caleb Ayers said.
Blairs Fire and Rescue responded to a report of the structure fire at 600 North Pointe Lane Saturday.
First unit arrived to find heavy fire and smoke showing from the third floor apartments. An attack was made into the apartments and the fire was brought under control in approximately one hour.
There was extensive fire and water damage to several apartments.
The Red Cross was called in to assist families with relocation. Blairs EMS treated two patients for smoke inhalation and transported one to SOVAH of Danville in stable condition.Â
Blairs responded with two engines, a command vehicle and two ambulances.
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announces today a total of 48 new grants to non-profit community agencies. The grants, totaling $681,461, are the result of The Community
The Board of Trustees of the J.T. Minnie Maude Charitable Trust, a trust announced in October 2007 and formed through the generosity of James T. Emerson, is pleased to announce that $1,316,174 in charitable grants were awarded during 2020 to numerous tax exempt organizations.
Recipients include Averett University, Bachelors Hall Volunteer Fire Department, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Danville Area
, Blairs Fire and Rescue, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area
, Cascade Community Volunteer Fire Department
, the Danville Fire Department, City of Danville Parks and Recreation, Danville Church Based Tutorial Program, Danville Life Saving and First Aid Crew, Danville Public Schools Education Foundation
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