Cave Spring Volunteer Fire Department relies heavily on our community to help us so we can be there for you. Donations from residents and businesses provide the funding that we need to equip our volunteers with protective gear and state-of-the-art equipment. If you would like to support our efforts please click the new DONATE button on the left of the page to donate electronically via Paypal (please keep in mind that an approximate 3% charge will be taken out of your donation as a processing fee by the service provider). As always, you are welcome to mail your donation to: Cave Spring Volunteer Fire Department, 4212 Old Cave Spring Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. You are also welcome to stop by the station and deliver your donation in person anytime during the week after 6pm and anytime on weekends. We encourage you to come and see what your donation means to everyone in our community. Any donations that you may be able to provide are tax deductible. Cave Spring Volunteer Fire Department is a qualified organization as defined by the IRS as a nonprofit volunteer fire company. We encourage you to seek advice from a tax professional in regards to the specific tax implications that a donation will mean to you or your business. On behalf of all the members of the Cave Spring Volunteer Fire Department, we say “THANK YOU” for being our partner in providing for our volunteers and helping to make this a better community.

Join the brotherhood of volunteer firefighters. Become part of a tradition that is older than our country and includes such famous names in history such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Earn skills that will literally open doors and friendships that will last a lifetime. Contact us at membership@cavespringfire.org to learn more about becoming a member of Cave Spring Volunteer Fire Department or your local volunteer fire department. Help is always wanted!

CSVFD now has two new roof simulators to aid in ventilation training for all of our firefighters.  Team 3 and many others came together on Sunday and worked hard to complete the projects.  The two simulators are meant to mimic a flat and a 12/10 pitch roof (about 45 degrees).  The simulators will also soon be modified for forcible entry training, as well as practice for different roofing materials (e.g. tin & rubber membrane). We did our first training with the simulators on Monday night with great success.  Monday's training also included metal and composite cutting using K12 circular saws.  Particular thanks on the project goes to Sgt. Quesinberry for his design, expertise, and extensive work.

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Cave Spring Volunteer Fire Department had 8 recruits that graduated from the Seventh Roanoke County Volunteer Fire Academy. A total of 21 volunteer firefighters graduated from this year’s academy which consisted of over 20 weeks and 200 hours of practical and classroom training. CSVFD is proud to have the most number of graduates of any of our neighboring stations. The Roanoke County Volunteer Fire Academy starts each year in September and ends in February consisting of weeknight and weekend classes. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter please contact us at membership@cavespringfire.org or your local volunteer fire department. Advance application and acceptance for membership is required prior to being allowed to enroll in the fire academy.

Congratulations to Logan Blankenbeckler, Graham Casler, Chris Coble, Pete Matthiessen, Adam McDearmon, Hunter Mood, Austin Mundy, Eric Vess and all of this year’s graduates. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to serving our communities.

Volunteer Firefighters from Cave Spring responded to a barn fire at the 9200 block of Poor Mountain Road shortly before 4am Saturday morning. Our dedicated volunteers got out of bed in force to respond to the blaze on Bent Mountain with Engine-3, Tanker-3 and Brush-3. Upon arrival, heavy flames were coming from the Bravo/Charlie corner of the 120’ by 60’ structure. CSVFD crews worked with other crews from Bent Mountain, Back Creek and Clearbrook stations for over an hour and a half to get the blaze under control. Crews worked feverishly to protect nearby exposures which included one house that was only 30 feet away and another home across the street. Crews were flowing an estimated 800 Gallons-Per-Minute to get the blaze under control. Thanks to everyone who responded to this incident and prevented this fire from spreading to nearby exposures.

At 23:20 Company 3 was dispatched as second due to a residential structure fire in Hunting Hills. Wagon 7 arrived on scene with nothing showing, out investigating. Wagon 3 arrived on scene staging at the hydrant. Wagon 3's crew met with fire attack crews and found the fire in the basement wall. Ladder 3 arrived on scene with command sending it's crew to search the floor above the fire floor and to check for extension. Fire attack crews opened the wall and extinguished the fire. Crews pulled adjacent wall areas looking for extension. Ladder 3 crew established an all-clear on first and second floor. Ladder 3 set ventilation to clear smoke from the residence. Wagon 3 and Ladder 3's crew were cleared by command while Wagon 7 stayed on scene until the Fire Marshall arrived. Responding units included Wagon 3, Ladder 3, Wagon 7, Medic 71, EMS 2, Battalion 1, and FM 3.

At 05:54 Company 3 was dispatched to a vehicle fire. Caller advised trailer was full of tires and had large flames. Wagon 3 arrived on scene with back tires on fire. Wagon 3's crew pulled the bumper line and quickly extinguished the fire using water/foam mix. Crews opened the trailer to look for extension. With no extension found, all units cleared with no further incident. Responding units included Wagon 3, Engine 3, Rescue 3.

Cave Spring's 8 rookies finished their 2nd live burn last weekend.  This burn was held at night and was the culmination of this year's Volunteer Rookie Fire Academy.  Once they complete their Hazardous Materials training, they will be NFPA Firefighter I & II certified.  We all know the commitment it takes to make it through those grueling months.  Congratulations and the department would like to thank everyone for all their hard work and dedication throughout the Academy!!

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At 00:54 Company 3 was dispatched to a residential structure fire. Wagon 3 was first on scene with moderate smoke and fire coming from the chimney. Ladder 3 arrived shortly after and were assigned to the roof. Wagon 3's crew went inside to check for extension in the walls. Interior crews removed the logs and prepared for chimney bombs to be dropped. Fire was extinguished with chimney bombs and chimney chain. Salvage and overhaul was performed.  Responding units included Wagon 3, Engine 3, Ladder 3, Wagon 7, Wagon 11, Rescue 3, Battalion 1, EMS 2.

At 6:02 pm Company 3 was dispatched to a brush fire on Roselawn Road. Engine 3 arrived to find an approximate 12' x 12' brush pile burning near a heavily wooded area with flames reaching 30 feet. Engine 3's crew extinguished the fire using approximately 1500 gallons of water. Company 3 would like to remind all residents that Roanoke County requires a burn permit for any and all open burning within the County. Please call the Roanoke County Fire Marshall's office with questions or to apply for a burn permit.