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Prince Edward County Volunteer Fire Departments
   
Ralph Crawley, Chief Hampden-Sydney Fire Department
  HSC Box 328
  Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943
   
G. W. Lewis, Chief Rice Volunteer Fire Department
  Rice, VA 23966
   
Timothy McKay, Chief Farmville Volunteer Fire Department
  PO Box 241
  Farmville, VA 23901
   
Dallas Tinsley, Chief Darlington Heights Volunteer Fire Department
  3348 Morris Creek Road
  Pamplin, VA 23958
   
Al Mason, Chief Prospect Volunteer Fire Department
  Prospect, VA 23960
   
Frank Adkins, Chief Meherrin Volunteer Fire Department
  PO Box 94
  Meherrin, VA 23954
   
Dalton Elder, Chief Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department
  PO Box 1116
  Pamplin, VA 23958
  Click here to see the Pamplin Fire & EMS Life Support Ambulance
   
Prince Edward County Volunteer Rescue Squad
  PO Box 87
  500 Doswell Street
  Farmville, VA 23901

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Learn About Fire Escape Plans

In the event of a fire, remember that every second counts, so you and your family must always be prepared. Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for a house to fill with thick black smoke and become engulfed in flames. Click here for full article.


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During 2005, an estimated 15,600 home structure fires started by candles were reported to local fire departments. These fires resulted in an estimated 150 civilian deaths, 1,270 civilian injuries and an estimated direct property loss of $539 million. Homes include dwellings, duplexes, manufactured housing and apartments


For more safety tips and fact sheets, go to the
National Fire Prevention Association web site.

   
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Fires can be prevented. A few easy steps can save your life!

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