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President Tommy Chinault, after a long period in the hospital, and rehab. Has come home. Stricken in December of 2011, by a stroke. Tommy has been away for several months. He has still more rehab to do. Several members...

The TEVFD hosted the VDFP Fire Marshals Office this weekend for the "Arson Detection and Evidence Collection" course for the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck departments. We had 17 students attend from Essex, Westmoreland (Cople), Northumberland (Callao), and outside jurisdictions...

1-12-2012. Tommy had a good day. He was able to move his left arm some. Staff had him standing for awhile. Plus put through a stress test. Tommy was able to talk quite well. Katherin will be going back down...

Saturday evening TEVFD hosted it's yearly Christmas Social, for members and invited guest. This is thanks for another safe year for the members helping our community. The event was catered by Touch of Class Catering. Food, drink and social...

Tappahannocks recent, annual banquet. Had a special recognition for the Ladies Auxiliary members, that have decated many years of service for the fire department and rescue squad and their community. From left to right, Katherine Chinault, Sue Harmon, Peggy...

Recently, members of TEVFD participated in a Basic Pumps Class. In this class students learned basic pumping skills to be used when working on a fire incident. Pictured is the practical portion of the class where students...

Monday March 7 2011. Just before the monthly meeting. President Tom Chinault (right of center) an Chief Ronnie Thomas (far right). Receive check donation of $2500.00 from Jimmy Brezindine (left of center), with representive from Monsanto Company (far left)...

The Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department is proud to accept the hosting responsibilities of the VAVRS district 8 disaster response trailer. Our department has recently completed inventory of the trailer and updated resources as needed. The trailer is currently equipped to...