Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department

11/17/2025

On behalf of the Smithfield Vounteer Fire Department we would like to offer our appreciation for so many local & state fire departments and agencies that responded to assist with a large fast moving brush fire in the Bowling Green area on 11/16. We would also like to thank our local residents and businesses owners for outpouring of support and love to all
Of our reponders. The fire is now contained inside the fire lines created by the Va Department of Forestry. There will continue to be large amounts of smoke in the area and active fire inside the containment area. Crews will monitor the area throughout and handle any issues. Thank you again.

Responding units: Chief Stallings (501) Deputy Chief Kempton (502) Assistant Chief Smith (504) Chief Windley (Car 1) Va Department of Forestery, Smithfield BR 1, BR 51, E52, E53. Carrollton Tank10, BR10. Windsor BR 40 Tank40. Carrsville BR 20 Tank 20 UTV 20. Rushmere Tank 30, BR30. Suffolk Batt1 Car10, E9, BR9, E6 Tank 1, E2, BR1 Drone. Hampton Fire UTV 5,51,6,4. York Brush truck. New Kent Tanker UTV. Huguenot (Powhatan) Tanker Brush. Newport News for back fill. I am sure there are many more

11/17/2025

Active structure and brush fire in the 16000 block of Bowling Green Rd. Please avoid this area.

11/17/2025

10/31/2025

Congratulations to our very own Brian Sullivan. Good job Chief.

10/18/2025

**2 Days to Go! 🎉**

**Smithfield Police Department vs. Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department Softball Showdown 2025**

Text your friends, grab your chairs, and prepare your loudest cheers! Smithfield’s finest will trade sirens for softball swings in an event full of fun and friendly competition (the scoreboard kind, of course)!

📍 **Location: ** Luter Sports Complex
🕖 **First Pitch: ** 7 PM sharp
📅 **Date: ** This Saturday, October 18th

Expect big swings, even bigger laughs, and maybe a few questionable dance moves between innings. It’s a night of family fun, hometown pride, and just enough rivalry to keep the scoreboard buzzing!

09/23/2025

Friendly reminder to come support and cheer on your local Hamtown Heroes for a night of friendly competitive Softball!!

09/17/2025

09/16/2025

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09/08/2025

On Saturday, September 6, Smithfield Foods sponsored a picnic for their staff and the members of SVFD. As part of that event, Shane Smith, CEO of Smithfield Foods, presented the final check to the department for the purchase of Truck 50 and E50, thereby completing a seven-year commitment from Smithfield Foods. It is a blessing to have great corporate partners like Smithfield Foods that support the community and the volunteer fire service, enabling us to acquire quality equipment to perform our duties.

09/03/2025

Residential Structure Fire – Courthouse Highway

Shortly after 1:08 PM, the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a residential structure fire in the 23000 block of Courthouse Highway.

Units from Engine 51 (with 4), Truck 50 (with 3), and Engine 53 (with 3) arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing from the second floor of the residence. Crews initiated an aggressive interior attack, bringing the fire under control by 1:32 PM.

Firefighters completed primary and secondary searches, extinguishment, laddering, ventilation, and overhaul operations. Units remained on scene for approximately one hour before returning to the firehouse on South Church Street.

Responding Units: E40, E41, E51, E53, TK50, T40, BC1, 401, M60, Rehab 60
No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Backfill coverage for Smithfield was provided by Rushmere VFD and Carrollton VFD.

08/27/2025

SVFD hosts Water Rescue Technician Class

Your Smithfield and Isle of Wight County Volunteers were hard at work this weekend, attending the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) Surface and Flood Water Rescue Technician Class, hosted by Station 50. This class focuses on the fundamental skills and tactics of rescuing victims in flood and slow moving water emergencies. There were a total of 12 Students to include eight SVFD members, two members from Carrollton VFD, one from Carsville VFD, and one career member from James City County. All twelve students successfully completed the course, adding to the county’s capability and capacity to respond to water emergencies. The class was taught by four VA State certified instructors to include two of our very own members. SVFD would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Luter Family YMCA for allowing the class to utilize their pool for portions of the hands on training.

The SVFD is continuously improving to meet the needs of our community. If you’re looking to make a difference by joining our ranks, please reach out or stop by the firehouse located at 1804 S. Church Street!

08/18/2025

Multi-Company Work on Courthouse Highway

At one minute past Four PM on Sunday afternoon, the Smithfield volunteers were dispatched for a reported passenger vehicle on fire on courthouse highway. Engine 51 staffed with four, and Deputy Chief 502, immediately responded to the originally reported address at the IOWC courthouse. While en route, the address was updated as being further down Route 258 in Windsor VFDs first due district. This updated information added Station 40 units to the run who responded with an Engine and Tanker. Engine 40, a Windsor Assistant Chief and 502 were amongst the first on scene with Engine 51 arriving closely behind. Finding a single SUV well involved with fire on the roadway, both Company 40 and 50 personnel worked together to bring the fire under control and mitigate all hazards to the public and environment. Route 258 was temporarily closed due to fire suppression efforts. Company 50 units were returned to service upon extinguishment which occurred within approximately 25 minutes of arrival. The vehicle, unfortunately, was determined to be a total loss. There were no reported injuries to civilians or Fire Personnel.

We are proud to serve the citizens of Smithfield and Isle of Wight County alongside our fellow Fire and Emergency Services Agencies.

Responding Units: 502, Engine 51, Engine 40, Tanker 40.