What to expect if you call 911:
- You will see our crews wearing face masks on ALL calls, regardless of whether we were dispatched for a COVID-related emergency. You may also see additional protective equipment such as goggles and gowns.
- In many cases, our crews will begin triage of patients by asking questions from a 6 foot distance. It is important that patients and family are honest with providers ... (Full Story)

Centerville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company 3, along with the Goochland County Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services, are proud to host
Virginia First Responder Support Services Training. Please come and enjoy a FREE 3 hour training on Mental Health and Peer Support put on by Virginia First
Responder Support Services. This class is free to all that attend and paid for by a grant thru the ... (Full Story)

This morning during a special called meeting, Goochland County Administrator John Budesky made the announcement to our department that a new Fire-Rescue Chief has been named. The announcement named D. E. "Eddie" Ferguson Jr the new Fire-Rescue Chief. During the last six months, Deputy Chief D. Eddie Ferguson Jr has been the Interim Fire-Rescue Chief succeeding Chief William "Bill" Mackay who retired ... (Full Story & Photos)

Extreme Heat often results in the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards. In most of the United States, extreme heat is defined as a long period (2 to 3 days) of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees. In extreme heat, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. This can lead to death by overworking the human ... (Full Story & Photos)

Virginia's 4:00 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect on February 15.

Briefly, the 4:00 p.m. Burning Law states: from February 15 through April 30 of each year, no burning before 4:00 p.m. is permitted, if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable material.

Since forest fuels cure during the winter months, the danger of fire is higher ... (Full Story & Photos)