Sharon Fire and Rescue provides fire, rescue, ems and extrication services to the residents and visitors to Eastern Alleghany County VA. Est. in 1970.
Sharon Volunteer Fire Department was est in 1970 with the help of local community members. The Sharon First Responders was est. in 1997 to assist the Clifton Forge Rescue Squad with medical calls in our run area as well as surrounding areas. We strive to provide the best fire protection, medical care, fire prevention programs and rescue services possible. Members continously train year round to keep certifications current. We have a strong membership of 50 plus active members. 35-40 members are trained and certified firefighters. We have 20 trained Basic Life Support and 5 Advanced Life Support Providers. We also have several members trained as Haz-Mat techs, Swift Water & Dive techs, Vehicle Rescue techs, certified Emergency Vehicle Operators, Rope Rescue techs as well as many, many other fields. Our department also has several members who are trained intructors for the State of Virginia. Their fields are EMT instructor, Vehicle Rescue, CPR, EVOC and FF1/FF2 intructor. Our department works and trains closely with other fire and rescue departments in and out of county. And most importantly Sharon Fire and Rescue takes pride in our slogan, "Courage, Honor, Strength and Dedication"
Protecting and serving the lives and properties of the citizens of Eastern Alleghany County, South Eastern Bath County, Northern portions of Botetourt and Western Rockbridge counites.
