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Second Masive Fire Strikes Shenandoah in 10 months
March 27, 2007 at 2:21am an alarm goes out to the Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Company for a Structure Fire on First Street. Engine 702 arrives on the scene finding heavy fire showing and quickly calls for a 3rd alarm. Chief Lester Hensley takes command of the fire and calls for dual 5 inch supply lines to be laid to the river for water supply, due to the amount of heavy fire. Several structures were involved; 3 being a complete loss, 3 other structures were damaged by heat, 1 structure damaged by water. Members were on the scene until noon cooling hot spots. Companies assisting were Elkton, Stanley, Luray, McGaheysvile, Grottoes, Wyers Cave, Harrisonburg City, Harrisonburg Volunteer, Shenandoah Rescue, Shenandoah Police and Page County Sheriff's Office.
Shenandoah Fire Company Responds to a Chimney Fire at JJ's Restaurant
On February 9th around Midnight the Shenandoah Fire Company responded to JJ's Restaurant North of Town for a Chimney Fire. It was found to be a faulty furnace, the situation was under control within 15 minutes. Icy conditions on the roof caused some problems with the fire extinguishment. Air temperature was around 12 degrees. Shenandoah Rescue 1 and the Shenandoah Police Dept. also assisted.
Shenandoah Fire Company Assist Stanley Fire Company with a Structure Fire
On February 8th at 11:35am the Shenandoah Fire Company was dispatched to a Structure Fire in the Dovel Hollow area of Stanley to assist the Stanley Fire Company. E-704 responded to the scene, on arrival the Engine crew relieved the crew in the interior of the structure. Crews were on the scene for around 4 hours. Cold temperatures and the building construction made efforts difficult to extinguish the fire. Photos courtesy of FF Seal
A Massive fire hit the Town of Shenandoah on May 23, 2006 . It is said that this is the biggest fire in the town within the last 100 years. The Shenandoah Vlonteer Fire Company was assisted by over 7 area Departments. Shenandoah firefighters were on the scene for over 18 hours. Two stores were destroyed by the fire; Comers Hardware and Letter Perfect, an apartment building was also destroyed. These buildings will be greatly be missed. Our prayers are with them.
Below is some photos of the devastation.
After 11 hours on the fire, Captain Ikey Parks takes a nap during the First Street Fire.
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (Page News and Courier)
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (PNC)
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (PNC)
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (PNC)
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (PNC)
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (PNC)
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (PNC)
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (PNC)
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (PNC)
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (PNC)
Photo Courtesy of Jamie Turner (PNC)
Hardware Store on First Street
Firefighters performing Mop Up Operations
Burnt Truck from structure fire on First Street May 23,2006
Firefighters Flowing Water on Hot Spots
Firefighters Standing By at Fire Scene
Firefighters Soaking Hot Spots
Firefighters Soaking Hot Spots
Fire Scene at the Intersection of First Steet and Virginia Ave
McGaheysville Fire Company's Ladder Truck in Back Ground
Other Incidents we responded to
June 8, 2005, Auto Accident Rt 340 South of Shenandoah. One Non Life Threatening Injury.
April 29, 2005 Structure Fire Comertown Road, Co 70 Assisted by Elkton Volunteer Fire Company and Stanley Volunteer Fire Company.
Firefighters attempting to make interior entry of structure
Firefighters making an attack with handlines on fire
House on fire ( training drill )
Firefighters laddering the roof during drill
Engine 703 pumping water at training drill
Firefighters sawing roof for ventilation at drill
Firefighters entering house at drill
Auto accident Rt. 340 North
Auto accident Rt. 340 North
August 28 , 2004 The Shenandoah Fire Company responds to a chemical leak on Long Avenue involving Town of Shenandoah Maintenance shop.
August 28, 2004 Staging area for Haz Mat Incident
August 28, 2004 City of Harrisonburg Haz Mat Team Assists the Shenandoah Fire Company.
August 28, 2004 HFD Haz Mat Team Assisting
September 10, 2004 Shenandoah Fire Company responded to Grindstone Mtn Rd for a Vehicle Fire No Injuries.
The Shenandoah Fire Company assisted the Elkton Fire Company on a Barn Fire.