Gretna Fire & Rescue

10/11/2026

🚒 A Great Day of Training at Gretna Fire & Rescue!

Yesterday, 23 Gretna Fire & Rescue members came together to assist with the ongoing EMT class at GFR, helping our students work through a full day of OB, trauma, extrication, and hands-on practical training.

The morning started with OB emergencies and delivering babies, followed by two vehicle extrication scenarios and traction-splinting practice. After lunch, students rotated through multiple trauma assessment stations, giving them the opportunity to sharpen their assessment skills and prepare for their upcoming final practical examination.

Students then worked through long-bone splinting and the proper utilization of fracture packs, followed by a bleeding-control station where they practiced tourniquet application and learned how to improvise a tourniquet using cravats.

The day finished late this afternoon with a full vehicle extrication using a car donated by AMA! The students absolutely loved getting their hands on the extrication tools and learning firsthand about vehicle stabilization, extrication techniques, tool operation, and safe patient removal from vehicles.

A HUGE thank you to the 23 GFR members who volunteered their time today to assist with instruction and training. Your willingness to give up your Saturday to help train the next generation of EMTs is what makes this organization special.

Thank you also to Pittsylvania County Public Safety for allowing us to borrow the OB mannequin for today’s training, and a special thank-you to AMA for donating the vehicle that allowed our students to get valuable hands-on extrication experience.

And finally, thank you to our EMT students for staying focused, working hard, and remaining dedicated to bettering yourselves and the agencies you represent. These students are putting in the work to become better EMTs and better providers for their communities.

Days like today are a perfect example of what Gretna Fire & Rescue is all about: training, teamwork, commitment, and serving our community.

The members who came out today care deeply about Gretna Fire & Rescue, the future of EMS, and keeping the citizens of our community safe.

Proud of our members. Proud of our students. Proud of GFR. 🚒❤️💙

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

Fire Prevention Week ends. Safe habits should stick around.

✅ Use a manufacturer-approved charger.
✅ Charge on a hard, flat surface.
✅ Unplug when charging is complete.
✅ Keep charging devices clear of exits.

Gretna Fire & Rescue encourages everyone to make safe charging part of their everyday routine. Small habits can help prevent a big emergency.

10/09/2026

A swollen battery is a warning sign—not a sign your phone is getting stronger.

Stop using a device if its battery swells, becomes unusually hot, leaks, smells strange, or makes popping or hissing sounds.

If it starts smoking or catches fire, get out, stay out, and call 911.

10/08/2026

“If it fits, it charges” is not a fire safety plan. 🔌

Use the charger that came with your device or a replacement approved by the manufacturer. The wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Gretna Fire & Rescue reminds you: check the charger before you plug in.

10/08/2026

Gretna Fire & Rescue extends our heartfelt condolences to the Durham Fire Department as they mourn the loss of one of their own.

Please keep their member’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We stand with our brothers and sisters in Durham, praying for comfort and strength in the days ahead.

Rest easy. Your service will not be forgotten.

10/06/2026

🥣 STEW IS SOLD OUT! 🥣

Thank you to everyone who ordered stew and supported Gretna Fire & Rescue! ❤️🚒🚑

🥧 Fried pies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last!

📅 October 17, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM

Stop by for fried pies, and don’t forget to pick up your stew orders!

10/06/2026

Your phone needs a charge. It does not need to be tucked into bed. 📱

Charging on a pillow, couch, or under a blanket can trap heat and cause a battery to overheat. Use a hard, flat surface with room for airflow.

A bedtime story is optional. A safe charging spot is essential.

— Gretna Fire & Rescue

10/05/2026

🚒 FIRE ENGINE FOR SALE 🚒

Gretna Fire & Rescue’s 2003 KME International Pumper is available for purchase!

✅ 1,500 GPM Hale pump
✅ 1,000-gallon water tank
✅ 42,921 miles
✅ Seats 5 with SCBA seats
✅ Includes Hurst rescue tools, hoses, extinguishers, and additional equipment

Asking price: $125,000

View the listing for photos, full details, and purchase inquiries:

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2003 KME International Pumper for sale. International Emergency vehicle available on Garage marketplace.

10/04/2026

Cooler weather calls for a quart of Gretna Fire & Rescue’s famous stew! 🥘🍂

Our Stew & Pie Sale is Saturday, October 17! Stew is $10 per quart, with pickup from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Stew is PRE-ORDER ONLY, so reserve yours now:
https://portal.gretnafirerescue.com/stew_order.php

You can also call/text Derek Witcher at 434-238-3858 or contact GFR at 434-656-2621.

Fried pies and pies will be available while supplies last—first come, first served!

Let us handle the cooking while you help support Gretna Fire & Rescue. Thank you for your continued support!