Welcome to Washington County Fire Rescue #1
Washington County Fire Rescue #1 has been providing quality emergency services to our community for over sixty years. Our team of experienced professionals are committed to providing the highest level of service to each and every citizen. We strive to ensure that each and every call for service is handled quickly and efficiently. We currently hold an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of 5/5X. We strive to provide the best available services to the citizens of Washington County, Virginia.
About us
Washington County Fire Rescue #1 was founded on October 6, 1962, but was officially recognized in late 1963, by Jack Cole and other residents of Washington County. We are located in the southwest corner of Washington County in southwest Virginia. We operate out of one station which is located on Lee Highway between the city of Bristol and the Town of Abingdon. We started out providing only fire suppression in 1962. As our community started growing, we saw the need for improved emergency medical services. In 1992 we took on the responsibility of providing emergency medical transports for our community. We now run an average of 1,500-1,600 calls per year striving to provide top notch service to our community and citizens of Washington County, Virginia. Our department is a combination department with 10 volunteer and 8 full-time and 8 part-time paid members operating on 24 hour shifts. Our apparatus consists of two engines with 1,000 gallon tanks / 1250 GPM pumps, one tanker with a 3,000 gallon tank / 2,000 GPM pump, one heavy rescue truck, one brush truck with a 200 gallon tank, two advanced life support ambulances, and one command vehicle. Our services include structural and wildland fire suppression, heavy rescue, and emergency medical transports in our 30 square miles of first response area.
Services Provided
Fire Suppression
We provide a variety of firefighting services, from responding to fires to emergency rescue.
EMS Services
We offer medical services, such as basic first aid and CPR. Our team is also experienced in performing advanced medical care. We have two ALS transport ambulances with one being staffed 24/7.
Rescue
We are experienced in providing emergency rescue services, such as vehicle rescue, machinery rescue, water rescue, and more.
Fire Safety
We provide fire prevention and safety information to the community and local businesses to help everyone remain cautious and aware of the dangers of fire.
2024 Calls For Service
| Month | Fire | EMS |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30 | 126 |
| February | 23 | 96 |
| March | 35 | 98 |
| April | 27 | 81 |
| May | 24 | 85 |
| June | 32 | 102 |
| July | 40 | 105 |
| August | 49 | 101 |
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| Totals for 2024 | 260 | 794 |
| Total Calls For Service | 1054 |
2023 Calls For Service
| Month | Fire | EMS |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 99 |
| February | 19 | 93 |
| March | 35 | 88 |
| April | 15 | 108 |
| May | 25 | 107 |
| June | 19 | 107 |
| July | 27 | 111 |
| August | 20 | 114 |
| September | 17 | 120 |
| October | 26 | 99 |
| November | 31 | 111 |
| December | 19 | 112 |
| Total for 2023 | 279 | 1269 |
| Total Calls for Service | 1548 |
Contact us
For any inquiries or to request services, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Location
Washington County Fire Rescue #1
15222 Lee Highway
Bristol, Virginia, United States