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We Lock It Down to keep your Children Safe

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Keeping people safe is not a new concept to Browns Lock. We’ve been in businesssince 1950. Over three decades ago we began installing alarm systems. Over twodecades ago we began installing networked access control systems. Today we areproviding video CCTV, biometric and internet based technologies that can monitorand secure people and facilities anywhere on the globe.

So when you think of security, think of Browns Lock & Safe.Your security is our concern, and our mission is to keep you safe.

Clients include:St. Anne’s—BelfieldS.W. Virginia Higher Education CenterUniversity of Virginia — state wideGreene County Public Schools

We currently secure schools, colleges, dorms and other facilities all over thestate. We would be happy to discuss your needs.

Our systems can:control accessprovide audit trailsinstantly lock down facilitiesprovide medical alerts

As the “first first responders,” our Public Safety Communications team answer

the call, to the tune of hundreds of 9-1-1 telephone calls and texts a day and taking 24/7 care of our citizens, officers, firefighters, and EMTs. The Charlottes-ville-UVA-Albemarle County Emergency Communications Center has served the region for nearly forty years through a unique partnership between the County of Albemarle, City of Charlottesville, and University of Virginia. Our officers come from around the region and around the country, with our most seasoned veter-ans having served for over thirty years and our newest starting work later this week.

Fully conceptualizing the job is next to impossible without having spent many hours at a console; our work is totally dif-ferent than anything you’ve seen on TV. Public perception is that dispatchers an-swer phones all day – that’s true, but we answer the phone while talking on the radio, listening to the other voices in the room for updates and status reports, re-viewing paperwork, completing trainings, and training new officers. We respond to changing conditions and new informa-tion in a matter of seconds. During the course of our twelve-hour shifts, anything can completely change the course of the day – traffic, snow, wind, rain, and even sunshine. A single traffic accident

can generate between ten and thirty phone calls, with each caller describing something completely different. We must then synthesize those details and relay actionable information to our respond-ers, helping to guide their decisions and ensure their safety.

Katie Lister, a Public Safety Communica-tions Officer since 2015, describes the alertness and unique abilities that our officers bring to the job: “When you answer the phone, you don’t know what you’re going to get. You’re always ready for the worst, and in the midst of being ready for the worst, you deal with everything in between.” She was surprised by volume and range of issues that cross her desk – never having imagined that she’d be prioritizing between calls as disparate

in their gravity as a plane crash versus a citizen who had dropped their keys in a snowbank and wanted an officer to come out with a metal detector.

No matter what the day brings, one constant in the center is teamwork and

levity. Everyone in the building comes together as shift and

as a team, and are there for each other as we spring into superman mode. “Regardless of the stress,” Katie continued, “there’s nothing like this and I’d

be bored doing anything else. There’s so much

variety every day.” If you are interested in joining

our team of dedicated public safety professionals, or just learning more about the work we do, please visit our website at www.albemarle.org/ecc and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CommEmerg.

“How important it is for us to rec-ognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!”

–Maya Angelou

While many have important jobs, there aren’t many with as much at stake as those whose jobs are in public safety. Our firefighters, rescue person-nel, and law enforcement members risk their own lives every day trying to save others’ lives.

The men and women in our area who

head to work each day or volunteer in the evenings hope they never hear from you. Don’t take that the wrong way, though. These everyday heroes usually hear from people on their worst days. And that’s why they’re there—in case you ever need them.

This section is devoted to those everyday heroes, ordinary people who, in extraordinary circumstances, man-age not only to save lives and property but also idealism, patriotism, and hope. Some are paid for their dedication; oth-

ers are volunteers. They are all special and valued.

If you ask any one of them why they do what they do, the answer is simple and always the same: to serve their community. And we wanted to let them know how much we appreciate them and their efforts.

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.”

–Ambrose Redmoon

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the Charlottesville Fire Department re-cently made an important investment

in how it approaches protecting our resi-dents, students, visitors, and businesses. The department recently brought aboard Deputy Chief Joe Powers to lead a major shift in strategy in managing risk in our community. Chief Powers joins the department with more than twenty years of fire service experience and a proven track record in developing community partnerships and innovative programs that create safer, healthier, and more resilient communities.

For decades, the fire service in the United States has focused on fire pre-

vention programs to reduce death and injury in the community. This traditional approach, focused largely on public fire prevention activities and fire code enforcement, has led to a steady reduc-tion in death and injury due to fire. At the

same time, in many communites, includ-ing Charlottesville, fire departments are now responsible for a wide range of risks in addition to fires including emer-gency medical services, hazardous ma-terials and technical rescue response, mass casualty response and special event planning and response, among others. Along with a growing number of fire departments across the county, the Charlottes-ville Fire Department has recognized that opportunity exists for the enhance-ment of fire depart-ment services across this broad risk spectrum through community-focused, culturally competent and data-driven progam development and service delivery.

The risk of fire will always be a core

component of the fire department’s mission. A modern community risk reduction approach will include more detailed review of our fire risk that may, for example, indicate that late-night kitchen fires are of particular concern in a certain neighborhood. This detailed,

granular risk analysis may prompt the deployment of more

focused-education and technology in that specific neighborhood with the goal of sav-ing lives and reducing property damage. This same in-depth

risk analysis may show that the risk of cardiac

arrest, falls among the elderly, or pedestrian/cyclist

injury necessitates a different risk-reduction approach. Put simply, the Charlottesville Fire Department believes that if our department responds to a

particular type of incident, we have a re-sponsibility to seek out ways to prevent its occurrence in the first place.

This strategic risk-based approach is the foundation for Community Risk Reduction (CRR). CRR focuses on a cycle of risk identification, prioritiza-tion, resource investment, and impact evaluation. Through information and data analysis, engagement with commu-nity leaders, program innovation, and a thorough program evaluation process to drive continuous improvement, the Char-lottesville Fire Department will provide more effective programs and resources to prepare people, prevent incidents, and create a more resilient community.

One of the most noticeable charac-teristics of CRR is the use of data to inform the risk assessment process. In the CRR model, the risk to a specific community is recognized and prioritized through a comprehensive assessment using information collected from incident

reports, research, databases, community feedback, and more. Reliable informa-tion is collected to identify, define, and prioritize both actual problems and potential problems in unique communi-ties within Charlottesville.

Deputy Chief Powers will lead the fire marshal’s office in efforts to improve the business inspection process and will also develop programs to increase firefighter and staff engagement with a wide range of community partners. Powers plans to work closely with community leaders and organizations to identify areas for improved service delivery and establish partnerships to serve the residents, students, visitors and the business community using best-practices. A deeper understand-ing of the various risks in our community opens the door for the fire department to play an even greater role in creating and supporting a safer, healthier, and more resilient Charlottesville.

charlottesville’s first fire house was built on the west side of Court

Square in 1855: fire hydrants were then installed, and a volunteer Fire Company organized in 1856. This Company dis-solved, likely due to the war. The City attempted to start a new company in 1881, but it also disappeared. Finally in July 1885, the Charlottesville Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company was formed, with T. J. Williams as Chief Engineer, and has been in continuous service ever since. The city turned over to them its stock of equipment: manually operated hose reels, a hook and ladder truck, and one hand pumper.

In 1886, C. H. Harmon donated a large bell for sounding alarms; this bell was used well into the 1970s, tolling fire calls from the hose tower at Ridge St. Station, and is now displayed in their museum. In the 1890s, horses were added to pull the equipment and in the early 1920s, the Company acquired motorized equipment. A new larger station was built at Water and 2nd St. in 1906 and used until 1959, when the Ridge St. Station was built.

The large Rotunda fire in 1895 prompted the city to retire horse-drawn equipment from service and purchase a steam-powered engine, as

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the response time and water streams proved inadequate for such a large fire. In 1906, the city purchased a Nott Steamer, which the Volunteer Company still owns and displays when possible. There is a movement going on now to raise funds to restore the Steamer to its former glory.

Since the early years, Charlottesville’s paid and volunteer fire compa-nies have been closely intertwined. For many years, the city pro-vided the equipment and the volunteers were the manpower. In 1942, Volunteer Chief Page was hired by the city to be a paid Chief, with the rest of the work done by the volun-teers. In 1951, the city reverted to hiring a Foreman to run the equipment and the volunteer Chief commanded at fires.

As the city grew over the next few years, this arrangement no longer worked well, and in 1971 a full-time Chief, Julian Taliaferro, was hired. The relationship between the two compa-nies’ branches has ebbed and flowed, but always there has been a cadre

of well-trained, civic-minded volunteers to supplement

the paid staff. The vol-unteers’ staff engines provide extra man-power on paid staff shifts, and they work large storms and other events such as

fireworks displays that require trained firefight-

ers on site, thus saving the city overtime costs.

the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad is a unique family of commu-

nity volunteers that serves the greater Charlottesville and Albemarle areas. Our members come from all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life, striving to make the community safer and stronger. We have nearly 85 active members who range from college students to retirees, so there’s a place for everyone in the C.A.R.S. family!

With six ambulances, we responded to approximately 10,000 calls last year. But

emergencies aren’t the only time you’ll see C.A.R.S. members in your com-munity; we also provide medical care at large recreational events like high school football games, and enjoy showing our exciting equipment to the younger generations. Additionally, C.A.R.S. of-fers numerous outreach programs for people in the community looking to learn life-saving skills. These include bleed-ing control, CPR, and even emergency vehicle operation classes.

C.A.R.S. is the busiest all-volunteer

the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department has a very extensive history that dates

back to 1910, when it was established as one of the first Fire Departments in the county.

For over 100 years, the members of the Crozet Volunteer Fire Depart-ment have served the community with pride and dedication. We are a 100% volunteer organization that relies on your continued support to supplement

necessary resources. Our volunteers provide fire protection for the commu-nity and respond to emergen-cies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year- day or night, rain or shine. They donate their time and talents and often risk their personal safety to protect you, your loved ones and the community-and they do it willingly and proudly. This type of dedication and commitment is tough to come by, yet it is one of the reasons that

Crozet is a great place to live. These firefighters are your neighbors and co-workers and spend hundreds of hours each year training and drilling to effectively respond to your emergencies developing prevention and education programs, and participating in commu-nity events.

Here is a group of new firefighters who recently began Firefighter

1 training through Albe-marle County Fire Rescue.

These are your friends, neighbors and class-mates and are going to be volunteering many, many hours to serve YOU! If or someone

you know is interested in serving, please con-

tact us at Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box

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rescue squad in the nation, but when we’re not responding to calls, we’re typically at the station practicing and training, cooking together, or watching the Great British Baking Show. To keep our community as safe as we can, we provide extra units on holidays, during inclement weather, and during large community emergencies.

C.A.R.S. volunteers have been serving the community since 1960 and we have a number of members who have been with us for over a decade; but we always need more volunteers! You can help ensure that C.A.R.S. is able to continue serving the community by donating or by serving as a volunteer. For more informa-tion email join@rescue1.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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the tireless community members of the Earlysville Volunteer Fire Compa-

ny (EVFC) have been serving northern Albemarle County since 1966. We are directly responsible for protecting 78 square miles of rural and suburban homes and businesses. We have a dedicated group of volunteers that are willing to give what it takes to serve Earlysville and the surrounding com-munities, and we could use your help! Albemarle is growing. More people, more businesses, more traffic, and we desperately need more volunteers now.

EVFC is staffed by devoted volun-teers on nights, weekends, and holi-

“the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company (ERVFC) just celebrated

50 years of service to the citizens of Albemarle County and surrounding ar-eas; their selfless, dedicated volunteers provide fire suppression, fire prevention, fire safety training, and emergency med-ical services free of charge. Jason Tet-terton joined in 2002 as a young man, interested in serving his community, and he says the opportunity to serve in a public safety capacity intrigued him. He has served for 18 years and has held the rank of Firefighter, Captain, and now Battalion Chief. “There is no greater feeling to me than helping people when

they need it the most. We have a saying in the fire service that goes something like: We help the best of people on their worst of days. It feels good to make a positive impact on someone’s life when they are down and out.” Tetterton says.

Each call a member responds to takes them into an unknown situation that they have been training and prepar-ing for, and when they arrive, the public looks to them for guidance and support. “Every call is unique, you have to as-sess the scene quickly to figure out ex-actly what’s going on, and deploy your resources safely, efficiently, and rapidly to control the scene. Part of controlling

days. Albemarle County Fire Rescue staffs our building during the day, Mon-day through Friday. We have immediate needs for Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. All training is pro-vided to our volunteers free of charge, and classes are usually offered during nights and week-ends or online. We are presently the only volunteer fire station in Albemarle county with an ambulance.

We will be fundraising in 2020 for two exciting new projects. We are in the process purchasing a replacement for our oldest fire engine and will need to raise funds to cover additional expenses not covered by the County. We are also planning to renovate the oldest section of our fire station that was built in 1985.

the scene includes professional and effective communication and support, not only physical support but mental support, for patients of all shapes, size, and age,” says Tetterton.

ERVFC is always looking for new volunteers who are pas-sionate about serving the community. Each vol-unteer receives all the required training to become a viable and integral part of the team. All training is provided to volunteers free of charge. New volunteers are assigned to a duty crew where senior members will provide guidance and mentorship as the new volunteer progresses. ERVFC volunteers provide fire and EMS services to the community Monday through Friday 6pm to 6am and all weekend long until Monday

The station is in need of many up-grades/repairs to ensure our volunteers have a nice, safe, and secure place to stay when they are away from their homes and families.

To learn more about volunteering or donating, please visit our website

at https://www.earlysvillefire.org or email us at recruit-

ing@earlysvillefire.org.

morning. Albemarle County Fire and Rescue Department supplements the volunteer crew by providing the same services Monday through Friday 6am to 6pm.

As a primary source of fundrais-ing, the Company rents its

approximately 10,000 square-foot banquet

room with commercial kitchen, hosts fund-raisers, and has spe-cial events throughout the year. Members

traveled to the Pierce Manufacturing plant

in Appleton Wisconsin last October to pre-order a

new 2020 Pierce Velocity PUC Rescue Pumper to replace a 20 year old fire engine. Members are anxiously awaiting the arrival of this new fire engine with state of the art technology that lets them fight fire more safely, and

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north Garden Fire Company serves a rural area of Albemarle County. It

serves the Route 29 South corridor and southwestern Albemarle County as their first due response area. It also provides mutual aid and automatic response to neighboring fire departments in Albe-marle and Nelson County.

The North Garden area has grown a lot over the past half a decade. In the early 80’s North Garden Fire responded to around 200 calls each year. Today, we are responding to 750 to 800 inci-dents annually. We are very fortunate to have EMT’s as volunteers. This means the Company runs Medical incidents

such as heart attacks, illnesses, falls, and traumatic injuries. Chief Stephens helped deliver a baby a couple years ago. Other incidents include downed tree calls, and even though these calls are customarily a VDOT responsibility, Chief Stephens feels that it is neces-sary to provide a quicker response than VDOT to help minimize the possibility of a secondary incident with vehicles running into these downed trees. In addition to responding to fires, alarm activations, North Garden has run over 130 motor vehicle accidents this past year. We also support varying public service calls such as fire education at

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faster than ever before. While they wait patiently for the delivery of their new fire engine, they are actively raising money to cover the tremendous cost of the new engine and associated equipment to outfit it.

“There are a lot of agencies in Virgin-ia, and nationwide, that just don’t have the funding or the support of their com-munity. They make due with much less

our local elementary school and provide medical stand-by at community events.

North Garden Fire Department has a diverse membership. We have mem-bers who have recently joined plus active Life Members who have over 40 years of service. Just as other volunteer agencies, we struggle with member-ship. We continually look for innova-tive methods to attract new volunteers into the Fire Rescue Service. As our call load has grown, we added Associ-ate Membership allowing individuals outside our immediate response area to volunteer serving on duty nights. It is our desire to remain an all-volunteer agency as long as possible by attracting new members to serve our community.

During the 2009 “winter storm” that shut down Route 29 for many miles, leaving motorists stranded, the North Garden firehouse was used as a warm shelter for these citizens. North Garden firefighters worked several days and

throughout the night rescuing stranded motorists. They realized then they needed to somehow transform the “fire-house” into a full-fledged Emergency Shelter. Last year the bathrooms were remodeled and were made handi-capped accessible. Currently North Garden is investigating the possibly of expanding the front of the current building to accommo-date ADA accessibil-ity to the bathrooms, kitchen area, and meeting/social area.

In addition, we plan to install a “fire fighter gear washing machine” to wash off cancer caus-ing containments we come into contact with on some of our calls. We are also trying to acquire enough land to install a septic system that would be needed for this heavy-duty machine.

Currently, we must take our gear to neighboring fire stations in Charlot-tesville or Crozet to have it washed. It must be dropped off and then go back to pick it up.

As a Fire Company serving a rural community, North Garden Fire

Company is equipped with two brush trucks to be

used for fighting brush fires and reaching areas that are hard to access. We have two tankers for transporting water

in the rural environ-ment since there is no

municipal water supply in our first due response area.

North Garden has two Class A pumpers that are equipped with com-pressed air foam and extrication tools. This allows us to stretch our water supply in the rural environment and sup-

port extrication after high-speed motor vehicle accidents with entrapments. In recent years with the increased medical needs of our community, we added two rapid response EMS vehicles that are garaged at members’ homes allowing for a quicker response time supporting the communities growing EMS needs.

Two years ago, we began hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Service at our building to remember our lost brethren. It is our desire by hosting this event on the Sunday preceding 9/11 to remind community members of the great loss to the Fire Service and our Country on that dreadful day.

If you are interested in volunteering, please give us a call 434-971-1583 or check out our website www.ngvfc.org.

in the way of equipment. As a company, we are eternally grateful to the com-munity that supports us. We take pride in our Company and we like to think the community takes pride in it as well.” Tetterton says. Staying connected with the community and each other is what makes their success possible.

“We are here for our community, and our community is here for us. It’s a two way street, it’s a relationship that has lasted for 51 years and has no end in sight. Regardless of the nature of the call, we will answer that call and give it all we’ve got, 100% of the time.” says Danny Vanderploeg, who has served the Company since 1997 and is the current Fire Chief.

To make a donation or obtain ad-ditional information about the Company and their programs and fundraising efforts, as well as applications to vol-unteer, go to their website: www.ervfc.com”.

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“ regardless of the nature of the call, we will answer that call and give it all we’ve got, 100% of the time.”

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there are several definitions of a hero. Merriam-Webster defines it as some-

one that is admired for achievements and noble qualities or one who shows great courage. It is my personal belief that the term hero is reserved for some-one that provides comfort, takes action, or provides rescue in an extraordinary event. It is possible to serve a lifetime in a department and never be considered a hero. It is more than joining the station and getting a shirt. To do this job takes a commitment and sacrifice.

The Scottsville Volunteer Fire Depart-ment has a roster of about 50 volunteers with a wide range of backgrounds, not

the Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire De-partment recently achieved an all-time

high in our dedicated volunteer member-ship: 93 members! Those members stay quite busy preparing for and running over 2500 calls for service each year. This includes over 100 hours of in-station duty hours each month, extensive certifica-tion training on a wide variety of fire and medical emergencies, and other efforts to engage with the community including our annual “Santa Run” food donation collection.

The Seminole Trail VFD response area in Albemarle County runs from Hydraulic Rd at the city/county line north to Ash-

unlike any other rural station. What makes our station unique is the range of duties we are called upon. Our station is located inside the Town of Scottsville corporate limits and was established in 1936. We moved into our current build-ing around 1985, and the trucks were a lot smaller back then! The fire trucks have grown to include more modern equipment and capabilities. The Scotts-ville Volunteer Fire Department now has two fire engines, two tankers, one brush truck, a water rescue boat, a Hazmat spill trailer, and five SUV’s used as com-mand vehicles and medical support.

This has become the latest challenge

wood Blvd and from East Rio Rd at the city/county line west to Barracks Farm. This area has been among the fastest growing and is now the most densely populated with residential and commer-cial development. Beyond this primary area, mutual aid responses take Semi-nole Trail crews to surrounding areas on

in our department: find ways to house our modern trucks. Working in a building so small makes this requirement difficult. The department has acquired the prop-erty next door to the station in hopes of placing a new building on this parcel. We worked with the Town of Scottsville and Albemarle County to have the cor-porate boundary adjusted to include this new property. We will be investigating financing and construction options as we move forward.

Our members wear many hats. In ad-dition to our fire and rescue efforts, we also have an agreement with the Town of Scottsville to provide manpower for the installation and removal of the temporary dike walls to protect from rising flood waters of the James River. Under this agreement, we also man the pumps at the dike pump station to remove water runoff that otherwise would flood the town during heavy rain events.

Our biggest event each year is the

almost all significant emergencies. A closer look at the vehicles flashing red lights on an emergency scene will likely reveal a red truck with a white cab and with our department’s motto on the side: “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.”

The heart of Seminole Trail VFD is the commitment, enthusi-asm, and diversity of its members. We are men, women, young, not so young, mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. We all have daytime commitments as business people, trades people, sales people, students, nurses, law enforcement officers, retirees, and more. Before a recent departure of a long-time member due to a job transfer, three of our five duty crews were led by female Captains. Our culture is inclusive, energetic, and

Fourth of July parade and fireworks. The parade has been a tradition for over 100 years! This event draws a large crowd and is welcome by the town residents and businesses. In the evening, we launch a fireworks display that is paid for with donations from private citizens and local businesses. It is an event that rings to the heart of being in small town Scottsville. These two events require a great deal of money and manpower, but the turnout and the appreciation from the crowd makes the months of planning worthwhile.

As we move into a new decade, making a living has changed and often requires two income households to provide the ever-increasing opportunities for our youth today. This certainly affects volunteerism in the community, regard-less of where you live. The greatest commodity you have is time. Giving your time to volunteer is heroic. Please join us today.

thrives on the wide breadth of our mem-bers’ contributions.

The members of Seminole Trail VFD are honored to answer the emergency calls of the citizens and visitors of Albe-marle County. We are faithfully support-

ed by the County Board of Supervi-sors, County staff, and County

citizens. This includes both financial support and the

assistance of County employee firefight-ers during weekday business hours to get our first fire engine out when most of our

volunteer members are committed to jobs and

school. Seminole Trail VFD is also generously supported

by our local donors who make special projects possible to extend our training capabilities and achieve other strategic objectives.

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A long snout is not generally consid-ered an asset, unless of course, you

happen to be an explosive detection K-9. The University of Virginia Police Department (UPD) has recently added two new German Shepherds to its explosive detection team. With sniffing skills far more powerful than anything created by technology, the dogs can rout out explosive materials, firearms, and shell casings to keep people safe.

These K-9s work in all types of spaces, including wooded and grassy areas, planes, buses, cars, rooms, and public arenas. Working with UPD, they provide security for large sporting events, concerts, entertainment at John Paul Jones Arena, events on the Lawn, and those involving a high profile visitor or speaker on Grounds.

For eight years, Officer Audrell Ragland handled the department’s first K-9, Muki, a Belgian Malinois who was retired last year. Now Officer

Ragland handles Nahla. Muki was already trained before he joined UPD, but Nahla was a “green dog,” that is, untrained.

“Muki knew what he was doing, and just had to wait for me to catch up, but with Nahla, we had to start from scratch,” Officer Ragland says. They spent 16 weeks in Richmond, training with other K-9s and handlers, and they

continue to train for an hour each day in Charlottesville

and a few days in Rich-mond each month.

The department received Rexo in summer 2019. He arrived fully trained with 18 months

experience in explosive detection overseas. Of-

ficer Samuel Joy became Rexo’s handler, and they were

certified as a team last fall. Officer Joy has a lifetime of experience train-ing his own pets and has trained foster dogs for adoption. Handling a working dog is different, he explains.

“In pet training, you want the pet to give you its full attention, but you don’t

want working detection dogs to pay a lot of attention to you. It’s the handler’s job to watch for the dog’s cues. It’s a cool relationship when you start clicking and accomplishing things together in your work,” he says.

Over the years the department has established mentoring relationships with other experienced K9 handlers such as Ofc. Bill Saulle, Albemarle Co. Police, and Master Trainer Mark Castillo, Richmond City Police. They are always readily available for training and answer-ing questions.

“Work time is game time for bomb dogs,” says Officer Officer Joy. “It’s the most fun they have. They are super focused, alert, and super excited.”

These dogs like to work hard, and can sustain intense energy and focus. The handler’s job is to keep the K-9s excited while also looking out for signs of overwork or fatigue to allow the dog to rest.

Both Nahla and Rexo live with their handlers and families, and other pets. By day, the K-9s are working in the field, using their sniffing prowess to keep our community secure. By night, they are part of the whole family at home.

“They know they are working dogs,” Officer Ragland says, “but they are loved liked any pets.”

Follow Rexo, Lahla and the depart-ment’s new therapy dog, Cooper, online at www.uvapolice.virginia.edu, Facebook (UVAPolice), and Twitter (@uvapolice).

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the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Com-pany (SPVFC) has been serving the

community since 1974 and is proud to still be serving today. We cover the northeast corner of Albemarle County from the Key West subdivision on 20 North up to the county line. The Stony Point community is a close-knit commu-nity and we try to carry that through our department as well. We actively engage in the community with events as much as possible. If you are interested in possibly becoming a volunteer and becoming part of our family, there are many options to do so. Your options include becoming part of operational staff, administrative

staff, or being on our board of Directors. Typically, volunteers staff the station from 6pm -6am Monday thru Thursday and 6pm on Friday to 6am Monday morn-ings and all holidays; they also assist with special events. All training is paid for, and gear and uniforms are provided to members. If you have any questions about memberships and the different options, please contact our membership coordinator, Bryan Hoerman, at 434-882-1106 or bhoerman@spvfc.org.

If you would like to support our depart-ment financially, we are always in need of equipment and services. Currently, we are working on raising and saving funds to help with the purchase of a more agile and restriction-friendly fire engine. In our area, we have bridges and underpasses that restrict access to certain areas, so there is a need for a more agile and accommodating vehicles in order to service these areas more efficiently. You can mail your donation to:

Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department3827 Stony Point RoadCharlottesville, VA 22911

the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad (or WARS as the members call it)

is an all volunteer emergency medical treatment and transport agency serving the Western Albemarle communities from Nelson to Greene. Formed in 1978 by members of the community who felt quicker EMS service was needed, as they previously had to wait 20+ minutes for the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad to respond, today the agency has grown from a small organization to over 125 members providing 24/7 coverage.

Our station is staffed 24/7 by mem-bers who donate their time for free to give back and support their community. Members are trained in various levels of education, from basic Emergency Medi-cal Technicians (EMT) to paramedics, the most advanced level of pre-hospital critical care/medicine. Some members also get additional training in Vehicle and Technical rescue, swift water res-cue, and search and rescue.

WARS provides not only emergency medical treatment and transportation to the sick and injured but also vehicle

rescue, heavy rescue, water rescue, and rural search and rescue. WARS operates 3 ambulances, 1 heavy rescue vehicle, 1 special operations/water rescue vehicle, 1 special operations ve-hicle, 1 ALS support vehicle, 1 member support vehicle, and 1 4x6 gator. Our “Heavy Rescue” is 1 of only 2 in the county that responds to motor vehicle accidents and supports fire ground operations during structure fires. Our Water Rescue Team is a county-wide resource that responds in conjunction

with ACFR, CARS and Scottsville Fire members.

As a volunteer in Albemarle County, member benefits include park passes, free education/training, and lifelong friendships; it’s also a great way to receive experience and training in the ever-evolving healthcare field.

Members describe WARS as a family organization where everyone is close. Providing high level of pre-hospital medical care and responded to 1,985 calls/patient contacts in 2019, a record. The growing Crozet community has seen a call volume average of 10% increase annually in the last 5 years, so there are never any shortage of calls to gain training and experience from.

Joining is easy: just email member-ship@westernrescue.org. If you want to know more about us, check out our website: www.westernrescue.org or like us on Facebook at www.favebook.com/wars.rescue5. Come grow with us!

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