Old Hickory Volunteer Fire Department Company 5

06/14/2026

06/13/2026

Just another day of work

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

3 :47 a.m. this morning Company one, three, and five were called to the report of a structure fire. Company 3 was first in finding a house burning and almost to the ground. Engine 3 laid in a 5 inch line, beginning initial attack. Tanker 3 began supplying 5 inch line and starting shuttle operations from the hydrant at the town of McKenney. On arrival of Engine 3, out of company 5 and Tanker 5 they offloaded and began shuttle operations. Engine 1 personnel and Tanker five personnel assist in fire extinguishment. Fire was quickly brought under control. There were no other exposures to contend with. Fire Marshal one started initial investigation. Home appeared to be vacant. They were no casualties or injuries reported at this incident. Additional personnel Dinwiddie Sheriff's Department, Chief One, and Training one. Support five personnel supplied rehab.
Congratulations to everyone on a safe, well-run operation.

06/08/2026

Yesterday afternoon Company 3 and Company 5 were called to report of a brush fire off of Courthouse Road. Upon arrival of Company 5, Old Hickory, found fire
in the woods. Company 5 members and Company 3 personnel extended brush lines into the woods and quickly contained the main body of fire along with a secondary spotfire. Personnel carried in additional forestry line and also multiple water packs to mop up the remaining fire. Great teamwork to all involved. Units on scene Brush 3, Engine 3 , Brush 5, and Tanker 5.
Fire was thought to be caused by target shooting into the woods. Fire has not been officially determined as yet.
It is still extremely dry so be very thoughtful in whatever you're doing.

05/25/2026

To all Division 1 area Fire/EMS personnel,

Recently as you are aware VDFP Division 1 Chief John Fugman passed away from cancer. There has been debate as to his condition meeting the standards of an L.O.D.D. I am not here to debate this since entities larger than I are discussing this.

I am here to ask for your assistance in Chief Fugmans Memorial service this Wednesday. I am trying to put together those uniformed individuals and retirees that are willing to assist, into an appropriate Honor Guard to assist his family in his Memorial.

Chief fugman, not only served as the Training Chief for Division 1 but he was a long time volunteer for multiple jurisdictions in the Division. He has earned the right to these few honors that we hold sacred in the Emergency Service world.

If you are available please message me and please share this post to others.
I was once asked why I go and support so many funerals, this is the reason, someday I may need this assistance and I would want my Brothers and Sisters to stand for me. Today is that day for the Fugmans.

Acta non Verba

05/17/2026

This morning medic 32, engine 3, and tanker 5 responded to report of vehicle into Woods on fire. Person out of vehicle. Upon arrival medic 32 began patient care. Engine 3 pulled hose to begin fire extinguishment which had spread into the woods. Tanker 5 pull their jump line and together quickly extinguished the potentially major fire. Dinwiddy County deputies closed Route 40 down. Along with Virginia State Police investigating.

05/11/2026

Multiple Agencies Contain 14-Acre Brush Fire in Dinwiddie County

DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. — Multiple agencies came together Sunday to successfully contain a large brush fire that burned more than 14 acres off Old White Oak Road in Dinwiddie County.

DCFEMS Companies 1, 2, 4, and 5 worked alongside the Virginia Department of Forestry and the Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office to battle the blaze. Responders combined resources and expertise to prevent the fire from spreading further and threatening nearby areas.

Officials praised the coordinated effort between fire, forestry, and law enforcement personnel, highlighting the extraordinary impact of collaboration and determination in overcoming challenging conditions during the incident.

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire has not been released.

Photos: Dinwiddie Fire & EMS

05/11/2026