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TEVFD dispatched to an early morning rollover MVC on Tidewater Trl in the Northbound lane near the Caroline Line. This MVC is the second day in a row that Station 3 has worked a rollover accident.

Rescue 1 and Station 3 responded to a report of an overturned log truck with entrapment on Tidewater Trail (US17) near Clarke's Store Rd. Upon arrival the vehicle had left the roadway and rested in the median with the...

TEVFD responded to Smithfield School Rd near K&Q county for a field fire, upon arrival the fire had already overtaken a pine stand and began to make a run. Virginia DoF was requested to make a safety line around...

While a crew was cutting fence posts on a field at Essex Little League today, some sparks ignited some of the dry grass which quickly spread across the outfield. The fire was contained to about 150'x200' before being extinguished...

Brush 1 joins the TEVFD at Station 1. This project started last year with the naming of Asst. Chief Kyle Durham and Lt. Ryan Ellis as the project managers. The purchase of the vehicle from Chandler Chevrolet was done...

TEVFD has partnered with TRS to host the 3rd annual March Madness VAVRS District 8 super weekend. Pre- registration is required, additional classes are being scheduled, please see our Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads District 8 Facebook page...

As the snow started to fall in Essex on Saturday, it proved to be a little much to manage for this driver. The vehicle left the roadway and struck several trees before coming to rest. Rescue 1 and Captain...

Rescue 1 on scene this morning on Mount Landing Road with a vehicle versus tree. Chief Hayes arrived to find the single occupant out of the vehicle, complaining of neck and back pain. There were no hazards...