The Boonsboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company strives to meet the needs of our neighbors by providing the highest quality of emergency services.
Boonsboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, Inc. is located in Bedford County, VA on U.S. 501N adjoining the city of Lynchburg. We serve a primarily residential and rural territory which includes several miles of U.S. 501.
Founded in 1961 as Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., we changed to our current name in 1989 with the addition of the Rescue Division. We have a common Board of Directors composed of members of the community plus the top two officers from each division.
We have a over 30 volunteers operating 6 pieces of fire suppression apparatus, including a new (2007) rescue/pumper, two 4x4 brush trucks, two ambulances, a EMS First responder suburban, a 4x4 crew cab Utility pickup, a command car and an ATV. We provide Fire, EMS/Ambulance and Rescue services. On average, we run about 400 calls a year, the bulk of which are Medical services.
We moved into our current quarters in 1990 from the old station which still stands at the corner of Mill Lane Road and US 501. The new building consists of 4 fire bays and 2 rescue bays. The center section which separates the bays, includes the Chief's office, Secretary's office, Rescue office, entry, and main meeting room. Behind the meeting room are restrooms, a kitchen and lounge area. A hallway behind the kitchen connects the bays and divides the front area from a second smaller meeting room and several storage areas at the back of the building. One of the fire bays is a wash bay with pit for servicing vehicles. The land for the station was donated by the Bedford County School Board.
We are always looking for new volunteers. While training in fire and/or rescue is preferred, we accept people of all ages with any level of experience who are willing to learn and serve our community. There are many volunteer opportunities to serve in our organization such as emergency vehicle operator, fire fighter, emergency medical technician, and more! If you are interested in volunteering with us, donating, or have any general questions, please contact us by either phone or email using the contact information provided and an officer will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
Stay safe out there!
“The Boonsboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is a family of volunteers who strive to meet the needs of our neighbors by providing the highest quality of emergency services possible. We promote safety and health through education, example, and the actions we take.”
