Construction Accident

April 27th 2009 - The Wintergreen Technical Rescue Team trained on a possible construction accident scenario. The scenario was a construction worker having an injury on the third level of scaffolding, and was unable to climb down. The scenario took place at Wintergreen's vertical rescue training tower. Others in attendance were members of Montibello Fire & Rescue. The team trains in different areas of rescue operations once a month. To view photos of this scenario click here.

Adial Road Car Fire

February 26th 2009 - At about 20:07 we were dispatched to a vehicle fire in the dual response area with Rockfish Valley Fire Department. Upon arrival the vehicle was fully involved and fire was creeping into the woods. After finding that the occupant was in a nearby house and the vehicle was not occupied It was determined quickly that the car was not salvageable and efforts were diverted to the slowly spreading brush concerns. The brush fire was under control quickly and efforts were concentrated back to the vehicle which was shortly extinguished. Click here to see those photos.

Invitation to Fire/Rescue Personnel

December 9th 2008 - The Wintergreen Resort supports the Fire/Rescue community.  Get a group together from your agency and join us for some winter fun. Contact us at 434-325-8536 for great mid-week and non-holiday rates.

Car Fire at the Wintergarden Spa Parking Lot

November 1st 2008 - At 14:08 hours Wintergreen Fire Department was dispatched to the Wintergarden Spa Parking Lot for a vehicle on fire. Engine 2 arrived on scene to find heavy smoke showing from the engine compartment of the vehicle. Employees of the spa attempted to extinguish the blaze with 3 dry chemical fire extinguishers and was assisted by Wintergreen Police Department. The fire department applied 75 gallons of water to the fire before it was finally extinguished. The owner of the vehicle, a Mercedes SUV, informed firefighters they smelled smoke while en route to the spa. An electrical malfunction was the probable cause of the fire. See those pictures click here.

Dumpster Fire at Humpback Rock Picnic Area

November 1st 2008 - At approximately the same time as the vehicle fire Wintergreen Fire Department was dispatched to a dumpster on fire located at the Humpback Rock Picnic Area located on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Park Rangers were already on scene and made the request for Fire Department assistance. Attack 5 arrived on scene to find a dumpster bellowing heavy smoke. The fire required approx. 125 gallons of water before it was extinguished. Ashes disposed of in the dumpster were the suspected cause of the blaze. Wilson Fire Department was dispatched from Augusta County for assistance and later canceled.

Rte 151 crash at Rhodes Farm Road

October 31st 2008 - At approximately 20:00 hours Wintergreen Fire & Rescue and Rockfish Fire & Rescue were dispatched to Rte. 151 and Rodes Farm Road for a report of a MVC. Wintergreen Engine 1, Squad 176, Rescue 175, Rockfish Engine 51, Rescue 56, and Response 59 all responded. Upon arrival Nelson County Sheriff's Department and Virginia State Police were already on scene. A vehicle traveling South on Rte. 151 struck a vehicle entering the roadway from Rodes Farm Road, the vehicle that was struck then proceeded to leave the scene headed South on Rte. 151. Law enforcement caught and detained the suspect at an undisclosed location miles from scene. The patient on scene was treated and released.

Technical Rescue Team Training

October 28th 2008 -  The Wintergreen Fire and Rescue Technical Rescue Team practiced extrication at Stoney Creek Golf Maintenance. They were presented with a scenario of a male subject who was attempting to start a 10k pound farm tractor by crossing the terminals on the engine's starter with a screw driver. The subject was unaware the equipment was in gear and it lurched forward pinning his pelvis and leg underneath the rear tire. The team practiced devising a plan of operation, proper stabilization techniques, and patient care. Instructor Robert Hubbard discussed proper use of high pressure air bags, various hydraulic jacks, and equipment as well as manual chain and hand cable winch procedures. See those pictures here.

Rte 151 Crash near Tuckahoe Antique Mall

October 28th 2008 -  At approximately 06:30 hours Wintergreen Fire, Nelson 151 Crew, and Rockfish Fire and Rescue responded to a call for a motor vehicle crash in the area of Tuckahoe Antique Mall. Lt. 54 of Rockfish Fire was first on scene and advised the vehicle was over an embankment and on it's side. Wintergreen Engine 3, Medic 178, and Squad 176 arrived shortly thereafter. The driver of the vehicle had already self extricated upon arrival. The driver was headed North bound on state route 151 and swerved to miss a fallen tree lying in the roadway. The driver then went into a skid and rolled over coming to rest facing South over the embankment on the North bound side. The vehicle was positioned on the passenger side door with approximately a 15" tree stump lodged in the rear of the passenger compartment and supported on the other side by another tree. Approximately 10 members of Fire,Rescue,and Law Enforcement responded to the incident located between the entrance to Rodes Farm Road and the Tuckahoe Antique Mall. To see photos of this incident click here.

Cardiac Arrest at Eagles Court

October 13th 2008 - Medic units from Wintergreen Rescue responded to Eagles Court Condos for a cardiac arrest. A crew of 5 worked for 30 minutes to revive the 52 year old female with an extensive medical history. Sadly, the efforts were not successful.

Vehicle Fire at Stoney Creek Community

October 13th 2008 - Engines 1 and 3 responded to a vehicle fire on Waters Edge lane in the Stoney Creek community.  Upon arrival, units found a working fire which was contained to the engine compartment and extinguished within minutes.  It is suspected that a squirrels nest which was found in the engine area was ignited when the engine became hot.  The vehicle will likely be deemed a total loss.  The squirrel appears to have escaped without injury.

Truck 1 Press Release

October 12th 2008 - "New fire truck brings security to Wintergreen resort" says Tim Saunders with WDBJ 7 Roanoke News and Weather who also posted a story about Wintergreen Fire & Rescue's Truck 1. To see their artilce click here.

October 7th 2008 - NBC 29 News was at Wintergreen to do a story on Wintergreen Fire & Rescue's new addtion of Truck 1. Truck 1 is a 2008 Sutphen Ladder Truck with capabilities of reaching nearly 100 foot heights. Please click here to see the NBC 29 News article.

Raven's Roost Technical Rescue

September 9th 2008 - at 18:00 hours Augusta County EOC dispatched Wintergreen Fire/Rescue, and Waynesboro Rescue Squad for an injured climber at the Raven's Roost Overlook. The patient was reported to be unresponsive and to have fallen 40 to 60 ft. Wintergreen Fire and Rescue responded within minutes. Units arrived on scene at 18:17.  Augusta County units arrived a few minutes later.  A rapid set up of rigging and safety lines of 200 ft were set.  Patient contact was safely made and patient packaged within twenty minutes from arrival on scene. The team extracted the patient from 60-70 feet below grade and around obstacles.  Air Care 5 transported the patient within 1hour and twenty minutes from first unit on scene.  Units on scene were Wintergreen Chief 1, Engine 2, Medic 177, Squad 176, Montebello Fire and Rescue, PHI’s Air Care 5 helicopter, Waynesboro rescue with 2 squads and a medic unit.