Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department

03/30/2026

Thank You, Smithfield Community!

On behalf of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, thank you to everyone in our community who came out and supported our spaghetti dinner yesterday.

Whether you helped behind the scenes or stopped by to grab a meal, your support truly makes a difference. Because of you, we’re able to support all of our Smithfield firefighters in meaningful ways—providing meals during drills, brush fires, and extended incidents.

We’re grateful for the continued support and proud to be part of such a strong, supportive community.

Thank you again—we couldn’t do it without you.

03/29/2026

Good Weather Supports SVFD Drafting Ops on Route 10

Your SVFD Duty Crew was once again hard at work on Friday 3/27 prepping for Community Events and honing fire suppression skillsets to include static water supply operations. Members took advantage of the better weather to move some water using one of the local ponds on Route 10 located at the Isle of Wight Industrial Park. While crews staffed the South Church Street Quarters, Engine 53 with a crew of three exercised the engines’ ability to draft water from the a static source (pond) which is a tactic employed throughout the first due district where fire hydrants (with pressurized water) are not available. This tactic ensures we are able to supply fire scenes with adequate water to extinguish fires either through relay pumping or water shuttle operations. As the Engine Crew wrapped up their training, Station 50 was dispatched to a commercial fire alarm which was handled by Engine 53 and the other Smithfield Duty Crews.

03/28/2026

Traffic pattern for getting your Spaghetti Dinner tonight

03/25/2026

Busy Blustery Duty Day for your Smithfield Volunteers

Your SVFD members were hard at work Monday honing multiple skillsets and handling multiple calls for service during the day and into the evening. SVFD handled four fire alarm calls and a medical assist in the first due district while executing Surface Water Rescue OPS Training on the Pagan River and Vertical Ventilation Training at the South Church Street Quarters. Members practiced boat handling operations and attended a combined classroom and practical company drill focusing on Residential Vertical Ventilation late into the evening to ensure crews are proficient at performing some of the less frequent but critical tactical level skills. Thank you to the multiple members who attended and led a solid duty and training day!

03/24/2026

Come enjoy some tasty Spaghetti made by our Amazing Ladies Auxiliary members!!

03/22/2026

Members took advantage of the nice weather yesterday and partnered up with our neighbors Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department to do some training. Members trained on Forcible Entry, Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search (VEIS), and various search techniques.

03/18/2026

Your Smithfield Volunteer Firefighters have been busy the past few days. Crews were able to staff multiple rigs and were well prepared for the storm that rolled through. Despite being in Storm Prep mode, members were able to train to better serve the community. Members trained on Forcible Entry, House of Pain, Vehicle Stabilization and Complex Extrication, Ladders and Vertical Ventilation.

Last night over 25 members responded with full crews on 2 Engines, the Truck and Rescue, to a Camper Fire. Fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the camper without extension into the nearby residence. Special thanks to Carrollton Fire for the Assist and IOWFR for the Medic Standby.

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

12/11/2025

A recent video posted by Smithfield Foods. It is absolutely amazing to have corporate partners like this that give back to the community. Thank you so much.

12/08/2025

Join us this week as we celebrate the outstanding service and dedication of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue team! All this week, we're sharing content highlighting recent promotions, graduations, awards, and more.

On February 18, 2025, Engine 3 and Medic 3 crews responded to an aggressive dog actively attacking another dog and its owner. The HDFR team successfully intervened, getting the aggressive dog to release the smaller animal. The crew then administered oxygen and first aid before transporting the injured dog to an emergency veterinary clinic.

Although we later learned the injured animal regrettably passed away approximately one week later, the dog's owner expressed profound gratitude for the rapid response and compassionate care provided by our personnel.

Pictured is the team receiving the Silver Medal of Honor for their life-saving efforts (left to right): FF/AEMT K. Stockdale, MMFF A. Fletcher, MMFF M. Pelto, Lt. C. Gagnon, Sr., FF/AEMT A. Whitley, MMFF A. Kempton, and Fire Chief Jason Monk.