STVFD

Congratulations to our 15 members who graduated from the University of Virginia this spring. 🎓

Balancing coursework, exams, and the demands of volunteer service is no small feat, and these individuals did it with commitment and dedication. We are incredibly proud to have watched them grow not only as students, but as firefighters, and most importantly, members of this community.

Thank you to all of our graduates listed below:

Ramses Perez — Commerce
Jack Duhamel — Biology
Zoe London — Global Public Health & French
Beckett Lisle — Biology
Shelby Bavin — Global Security & Justice, Minor in Middle Eastern Studies
Rushil Umaretiya — Computer Science & Philosophy
Harper Connolly — Neuroscience
Sophie Lou — Biology & Archaeology
Mike Edwards — Commerce
Liam Touhy — Systems Engineering
Alex Lozano*
Sejal Mohapatra* — Neuroscience
Elijah Enin — Biology
Tyler Christiansen
Reuben Weitzman — Neuroscience
Andrew Wiles — Nursing

*Not Pictured

Whatever comes next, know that this department will always be part of who you are. Congratulations, graduates — Wahoowa!

CAR TOUCHES DOWN IN STATION 8’s DUE

At 1958, volunteers on , , and were dispatched to a trap at Seminole Trail and Myers Drive. established command for the working extrication. Company 8 extricated the sole occupant in 10 minutes and they were transported to the hospital by ACFR EMS providers.

💳: E82, TO88, C89, CHF82, CHF84, M18, E121, BC202, TRK11

ENGINE 83 GOES 3RD DUE FOR HOUSE FIRE IN HAMMOCKS GAP
At 1807 hours, right after shift change, was dispatched to Box 0680 in Company 6’s area for reports of a house on fire. E161 arrived first with fire showing on the D and C sides through all floors. E83 arrived third and stretched two lines, while 83 Chauf established a dump site. After initial knockdown, command requested E83 enter first to determine the integrity of the floor and stairs, and after deeming both sound, E83 began knocking down fire and opening up on the first and second floors until command pulled units out. The members of Station 8 operated for approximately 4 hours before returning to Berkmar Drive.

🪪: E83, E111, E121, E61, E151, E161, T111, T26, T28, T69, RS16

🚨B CREW PROMOTIONS!!🚨
Congratulations to Reuben Weitzman on his promotion to Released FF! Congrats to Ryan Dang, Naren Senthilkumar, and Teddy Price on their promotion to Rookie FF.

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🚨 F Crew Promotions 🚨 Congratulations to Sophie Lou on being promoted to Released FF, and Melissa Zheng, Willis Solomon, Vincent Gye-Jacqot, Christian Melonie, and Alex Lozano on being promoted to Rookie FFs!

Congratulations to our FF1 class on completing their burn day this past weekend! Special thanks to the ignition team for their assistance!

Yesterday morning, was dispatched for a Vehicle Vs Tractor Trailer, with entrapment. E83 arrived with a crew of 4 as the first engine and found an under ride situation with significant intrusion. E83 stabilized the vehicle and the trailer, took the doors, B post and lifted the dash to extricate the patient. Units transported the single occupant to UVA. Total extrication time of 19 minutes.

💳: E151, E83, SQ11, M15, BC202

This past Sunday morning 2/8/26, at 08:45, B crew on E83 cleared a med call to go first due for the attic fire this morning. E83 with 3, made an aggressive interior attack on a well established attic fire. CFD E7 completed primary searches and began to open up. The roof began to collapse and crews were pulled out by command. Crews re-entered and continued to chase fire in the attic space. Units operated for multiple hours overhauling before returning in service.

had command. had staging. Great work by our partners with CFD and Albemarle

💳: E83, E7, E161, E151, E111, TO121, CHF80, CHF83, BC202, BC201, RS16, SQ133

We will be switching our Friday and Saturday Santa Run Routes! stvfd.org/santa-run will be updated shortly with the correct routes.