Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department

05/21/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Residential Structure Fire on Azalea Drive Quickly Brought Under Control

SMITHFIELD, Va. — At approximately 6:00 p.m. last night, the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 200 block of Azalea Drive.

Assistant Chief 504, Captain 507, and Car 1 were already in the area and responded immediately. Upon arrival, crews encountered a one-story residence with heavy fire conditions on the exterior right side of the structure. Fire had begun extending rapidly into the attic space.

Engine 51 arrived on scene with a crew of four firefighters and initiated an aggressive fire attack. Crews were able to quickly knock down the exterior fire; however, the fire had already spread into the attic area.

Additional assistance was provided by the Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department, Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department, and Isle of Wight County Fire Rescue, all of whom assisted Smithfield crews with suppression efforts on scene.

The fire was brought under control approximately 45 minutes after crews arrived. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. There was one civilian transported for minor injuries and one firefighter transported for heat related reasons.

The department would also like to thank the Suffolk Fire & Rescue for providing station coverage during the incident.

Final units cleared the scene and returned to service around midnight.

Submitted by:
Deputy Chief Kempton

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

Your Smithfield Volunteers have been taking advantage of the nice weather recently and performing a lot of training to be better prepared to serve the citizens of the Town of Smithfield and Isle of Wight County. Members trained on Forcible Entry, Search Tactics, vertical ventilation, Ladder Deployment, as well as boating operations as we are entering prime boating weather and water rescue time.

Interested in volunteering? Stop by the station and talk to the crews and grab an application!!

04/21/2026

Three Smithfield Volunteers at Chesterfield Fire Awards Ceremony April 14th.

Bryce Marsee and the members of his engine company were awarded a unit life save for aiding a person who had been struck by a vehicle

Andrew Rupert was awarded a civilian life save for helping a critically injured child after a bicycle accident off of a remote trail

Curtis Wilchek was awarded a life save award for actions taken while serving as a member of Virginia Task Force 8 during tropical storm Helene

03/30/2026

Thank You, Smithfield Community!

On behalf of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, thank you to everyone in our community who came out and supported our spaghetti dinner yesterday.

Whether you helped behind the scenes or stopped by to grab a meal, your support truly makes a difference. Because of you, we’re able to support all of our Smithfield firefighters in meaningful ways—providing meals during drills, brush fires, and extended incidents.

We’re grateful for the continued support and proud to be part of such a strong, supportive community.

Thank you again—we couldn’t do it without you.

03/29/2026

Good Weather Supports SVFD Drafting Ops on Route 10

Your SVFD Duty Crew was once again hard at work on Friday 3/27 prepping for Community Events and honing fire suppression skillsets to include static water supply operations. Members took advantage of the better weather to move some water using one of the local ponds on Route 10 located at the Isle of Wight Industrial Park. While crews staffed the South Church Street Quarters, Engine 53 with a crew of three exercised the engines’ ability to draft water from the a static source (pond) which is a tactic employed throughout the first due district where fire hydrants (with pressurized water) are not available. This tactic ensures we are able to supply fire scenes with adequate water to extinguish fires either through relay pumping or water shuttle operations. As the Engine Crew wrapped up their training, Station 50 was dispatched to a commercial fire alarm which was handled by Engine 53 and the other Smithfield Duty Crews.

03/28/2026

Traffic pattern for getting your Spaghetti Dinner tonight

03/25/2026

Busy Blustery Duty Day for your Smithfield Volunteers

Your SVFD members were hard at work Monday honing multiple skillsets and handling multiple calls for service during the day and into the evening. SVFD handled four fire alarm calls and a medical assist in the first due district while executing Surface Water Rescue OPS Training on the Pagan River and Vertical Ventilation Training at the South Church Street Quarters. Members practiced boat handling operations and attended a combined classroom and practical company drill focusing on Residential Vertical Ventilation late into the evening to ensure crews are proficient at performing some of the less frequent but critical tactical level skills. Thank you to the multiple members who attended and led a solid duty and training day!

03/24/2026

Come enjoy some tasty Spaghetti made by our Amazing Ladies Auxiliary members!!