Waynesboro First Aid Crew

02/06/2026

🚨As extreme cold and wind chills sweep through the Shenandoah Valley this weekend, it is time to hunker down and bundle up. With temperatures plunging well below freezing 🥶 wind chills can cause frostbite in as little as 15-30 minutes, so staying indoors is the safest option. Stay safe and keep warm!!🔥

Extreme Cold Warnings have been expanded to cover the Shenandoah Valley up across the eastern WV panhandle into north-central MD. Dangerously cold wind chills are likely on Sat into Sun morning behind a strong Arctic cold front.

For safety info: http://weather.gov/safety/cold

02/01/2026

🚨 Great advice from VDEM— for the EXTREME Cold Warning alert issued by the National Weather Service for Waynesboro, VA and surrounding areas beginning at 7:00 pm tonight until Sunday, 2/1/2026 at 1:00 pm.🥶 Stay inside and keep warm!💙

🥶 When wind chill drops, it can feel much colder than the actual temperature, increasing the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.

Here are a few quick tips to protect yourself:

✅ Layer Up – Wear insulated clothing, hats, gloves, and waterproof boots.
✅ Limit Exposure – Keep outdoor time short and seek shelter often.
✅ Cover Skin – Wind can bite fast; protect your face and hands.
✅ Stay Dry – Wet clothing speeds up heat loss.

If you must travel, keep an emergency kit in your vehicle. Stay informed and check local weather updates regularly.

Stay warm, stay safe, Virginia! 💙

01/29/2026

We are excited to announce our order for a new state-of-the-art Demers Ambulances MXP150 Type I 🚑 from RedStorm Fire has been finalized. This ambulance was made possible through a 50% matching grant recently awarded by the Virginia Offie of EMS Rescue Squad Assistance Program. As a reminder, WFAC 2025 capital fundraising campaign is still in progress, and your tax deductible donation could assist with the purchase of this ambulance. Donations can be made online at www.wfacrescue1.org or
mailed to WFAC at 201 W. Broad St. Waynesboro, VA 22980. Expected delivery of ambulance is slated for December 2026.

Thank you RedStorm Fire for your support! 🚑 Your expertise, reliability, and quality customer service continues earning our satisfaction! 💫

01/25/2026

⚠️ A great reminder from VDEM…please stay OFF the roads as much as possible and only drive when absolutely necessary! Be safe- stay inside and keep warm!🥶

🥶🛻🚕🚗TREACHEROUS Driving Conditions in the Forecast Tonight🥶🛻🚕🚗

Across a large part of the Commonwealth, temperatures will drop tonight after daytime melting of snow, ice, and sleet, causing refrozen snow and black ice in spots. Hazard levels rise near bridges and overpasses as well as daytime shaded areas. If you are in any of the affected areas, stay off the roadways. A little common sense goes a long way.

For your safety and the safety of first responders, DO NOT TRAVEL. Staying off the roads helps prevent crashes and allows emergency crews to respond to critical emergencies.

01/21/2026

🚨 It appears Central Virginia is destined for a MAJOR winter storm this weekend followed by dangerously cold temperatures! ❄️🥶 Are you prepared❓ If not, NOW is the time to begin making preparations to stay off the roads and check on vulnerable family and neighbors‼️

01/16/2026

Throwback Thursday to the days that shaped us! The memories (and the calls) last a lifetime. Proud of our legacy of service! ✨🚑 Article credit, former member Dennis Simmers.

01/15/2026

Many Virginians Still Without Wireless Service Following Verizon Outage

Many Virginians who use Verizon as their wireless carrier lost service around noon today and, as of this evening, have not had service restored.

Verizon has confirmed the issue is part of a nationwide outage. In an update issued at approximately 9:00 p.m., the company released the following statement:

“Today, we let many of our customers down and for that, we are truly sorry. They expect more from us.

We are working non-stop and making progress. Our teams will continue to work through the night until service is restored for all impacted customers.

We will make this right — for any customer affected, we will provide account credits and share updates soon.”

In Virginia, multiple local jurisdictions issued emergency alerts acknowledging the outage. Officials warned residents that the Verizon outage has been impacting customers across the United States and may result in service disruptions, including difficulty placing calls to 9-1-1 systems.

Officials advised community members  experiencing an emergency who are unable to place a call from their cell phone to: Use a device from another carrier, if available, use a landline, if available, use Wi-Fi calling, if supported by their device and network

At this time, Verizon has not provided a reason for the outage nor an estimated time for full service restoration. The situation remains ongoing.

01/13/2026

We are thrilled to share some exciting news!

Thank you to CBS19 News for covering the story of our recent grant awarded by the Virginia Office of EMS through the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RASF) Grant. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us share how this grant will make a positive impact in our community.

We sincerely appreciate the support of everyone who help make our mission possible.

WAYNESBORO, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Waynesboro First Aid Crew just received a 50% matching grant from the Virginia Office of EMS Rescue Squad Assistance Program to help finance a

01/08/2026

As influenza and other seasonal illnesses are currently high throughout our local community and region, here is some helpful information from Augusta Health to help patients access the most appropriate level of care. Alongside Augusta Health, WFAC remains engaged and committed to serving our community when needed. 🚑

Mammography is offered at the New Breast Imaging Center. DEXA services are offered at the Stuarts Draft UC or the main hospital location.

01/07/2026

🚨 As the new year begins, Virginia First Responders gathered Monday morning to emphasize the importance of Virginia's “Move Over” law. ⚠️ On Virginia roadways, please remember to pay attention, slow down, and move over for ALL flashing lights to protect those on the roadside. One life lost on a roadside is far too many! 📵 🚗 🚓🚒🚑

10/29/2025

🎉 Auxiliary Celebrating 70 Years of Dedication! 🚑💙

Recently on Saturday, October 25th, the Waynesboro First Aid Crew “Auxiliary” celebrated an incredible milestone - their 70th Anniversary! Auxiliary members (active and inactive) and former members joined together to celebrate seven (7) decades of selfless service, unwavering commitment, and countless acts of compassion that have touched the lives of so many across the Waynesboro community.

Chaplain Richard Ammonds from Waynesboro Fire Department led the opening invocation. WFAC inactive life members including Jerry Beard, Dr. Asher Brand, Gary Critzer, Dee Price, and Ashley Cook shared words of gratitude and heartfelt congratulations to the Auxiliary members present. Since its founding in February 1955, the Auxiliary has been a pillar of support, compassion, and commitment. From fundraising and community outreach to behind-the-scenes support, the WFAC Auxiliary has been there in our community’s times of greatest need.

To all past and present Auxiliary members: thank you for your unwavering service and dedication! ❤️💙 Congratulations on 70 years of excellence—and many more to come! 🎉

10/20/2025

Keeping our students safe is a shared responsibility for everyone on the roadway. Please remember to stop for stopped school buses 🚌 with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign 🛑 when approaching from any direction.

Waynesboro, VA — National School Bus Safety Week is October 20-24, 2025. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging drivers to slow down and be aware of school buses in their communities. Although school buses are one of the safest modes of transportation, injuries and fatalities do occur outside of or near the buses. Most often, these tragedies occur because a motorist has failed to slow down and obey the bus’s stop sign, or to follow local traffic laws. Nationally, school bus passing is illegal, and it is a deadly risk to bus riders and their caregivers. Drivers should always come to a complete stop when a school bus stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.