At 02:36 Westmoreland dispatch alerted Company 1, 4, and Rescue Station 1 for a residential structure fire. Eng 14, 15, Tanker 1 and utility 1 quickly jumped out with a total of 21 volunteers.  Chief 1b arrived on scene around the same time as units were marking up.  Chief 1b established Bancroft Ave command and advised he had a single story structure with heavy fire and smoke showing from several windows and a door on the charlie side. Chief 1b confirmed the structure had been evacuated and gave instructions to Eng 14 who was approaching the scene. Eng 14 laid a line from the hydrant Lt 1 did a walk around of the structure as 14's crew advanced an 1 3/4 line to side C. An aggressive interior attack was made, Eng 15, tanker 1, utility 1, and NSWC Truck 28 assisted with fire attack, ventilation, and throwing ground ladders. The fire was marked under control at 02:55. All units cleared by 05:03. Thanks to Co 4, King George Co1 and NSWC Truck 28 for Mutual Aid.

On November 14, 2008 at 19:41 Eng Co 1, Eng Co 4, Rescue Station 1 was dispatched to 314 Locust Ave for a structure fire. Eng 14 arrived on scene at 19:48 with heavy fire and smoke showing from the second floor on side C of the structure. Eng 14 laid a line from the hydrant at the corner of Rt 205 and Locust Ave which Eng 15 picked up seconds later. Captain 1 completed a walk around of the structure and established command. Eng 14's crew advanced an 1 3/4 line for an aggressive interior attack. Eng 15's crew assisted Eng 14's crew as well as throwing ladders to the second floor and ventilating the structure. Captain 1 passed command to Chief 1B and took operations. The fire was marked under control at 20:00. All units cleared the scene by 21:34. Thanks to Co 4 for assisting in salvage and over haul.

The Officers and Membership of the Colonial Beach Vol. Fire Department Inc., would like to offer their condolences and deepest sympathies to the Oak Grove Vol. Fire Department  for the passing of their Fire Chief, Ira Edward Marks Jr.(1956-2008)

Visitation- 18:00-20:00 Friday, October 17 2008. Welch Funeral Home, Montross VA.

Memorial Service-14:00, Oak Grove Vol. Fire Department, social gathering to follow.

Tones dropped at 14:41 for a one vehicle accident with entrapments on Ridge Rd. Engine 15 and Utility 1 jumped out quick with 10 personnel. Engine 15 marked on scene at 14:49 with one vehicle off the road on its side, lines down and two entrapments. Chief 1 established command, Lt 1 with operations, both patients were out at 14:55. One patient flown out by Aircare the other transported by ground. Units marked in service at 16:40. Job well done by everyone.

The members of the Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department would like
to take this time to acknowledge the bravery of one of our own.
Firefighter Melissa Callaway is currently serving her first tour of duty
in Iraq with the United States Air Force. Please keep her in your
thoughts and prayers so that she may come home to Colonial Beach and
continue to serve our community. Melissa we are so very proud of
everything you do.

On Satruday, October 4th, members of the CBVFD  and Engine 14 won best appearing pumper and best appearing overall fire department at the Montross Fall Festival Parade. This parade will more than likely be the last parade Engine 14 will attend and we were all proud of the good showing.

It was decided by the members of the CBVFD on July 29th, to order a 2009 Pierce Velocity, 105' heavy duty ladder truck. A few specs on the truck, TAK-4 - Detroit Series 60 515hp - Side Roll Protection - 500 water - 2000 waterous pump - Harrison 10KW generator - Whelen LED lights. This piece of apparatus will be replacing Engine 14. Delivery expected late February to early March. (Purchased through Singer & Associates)

On the evening of August 14th CBVFD responded to a reported two story dwelling that had been struck by lightning.  Engine 14 and Tanker 1 marked on  scene shortly after Wagon 4 with heavy smoke showing from the second floor.  An interior attack was attempted with no success, all operations went to defensive and the aerial master stream was put into place. This incident quickly went to the second and third alarm recieving help from Westmoreland, Cople District, and King George Company 1 & 2. The fire was out at 00:30 and all units went in service. A special thanks to Newburg Co. 14 for the fill at our station.

The annual National Night Out was held at the CBVFD on Tuesday, August 5th.  Displays were put on by Colonial Beach Police Dept., Westmoreland Sheriffs Dept., King George Sheriffs Dept.(K-9), VA State Police, and VMRC. Everyone had great time and a big thanks goes to our ladies auxilary for providing food and drinks.

On Tuesday, July 22nd Members from the CBVFD responded to Rt. 3 ( Mutual Aid Co. 4) for a head on MVA, Two entrapments. Members from both departments worked together on the extrication, door removals, roof removal and dash roll. However there was one fatality, one fly out, and one patient transported by ground.

Thursday July 3rd CBVFD was toned out for a vehicle/brush fire on Cedar Hill Rd.. Engine 15 responded quickly with 5 personnel. Upon arrival E-15 was advised all occupants were out of the vehicle. The fire was knocked down with no problems and there were no injuries.

On Sunday June 29th Fireboat-1 responded for mutual aid to a boat fire in the Potomac. Charles County Boat-6 was the first on scene and extinguished the fire. The boat was a total loss, but all six passengers made it safely off the vessel with minor injuries.

On Saturday June 28th, Brian Kaufman of High Tides Resturant sponsored a benfit concert which the proceeds from the gate went to the CBVFD. The concert featured the band Casmere. This act of generosity is greatly appricated by all of the members of the Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Deptarment.

On the morning of June 27th the CBVFD responded to a working house fire with a possible entrapment. Engine 15 marked on scene with fire showing on three sides with a crew of five, seconds after King George Tanker 1. Engine 15's crew made first entry and despite their aggresive interior attack the rescue was unsuccessful.

Thanks to all who participated in the annual parade. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the great weather. Thanks to all the judges for making the trip and the parade a success. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year. 2008 Winners Best Appearing Overall FD - King George Fire/Rescue Best Appearing Pierce Apparatus - Westmoreland VFD Best Appearing In West. County - Oak Grove VFD Best Appearing in State - King George Fire/Rescue Best Appearing out of State - Benedict VFD Custom Pumpers - 1st - Westmoreland VFD 2nd - Potomac Heights VFD 3rd - Cobb Island VFD Custom Tanker - 1st - Frogg Level VFD 2nd - King George VFD Commercial Tanker - 1st - Benedict VFD 2nd - Oak Grove VFD Aerial Ladder/Platform - 1st - Leonardtown VFD 2nd - Accokeek VFD Heavy Rescue - 1st - 1oth District VFD 2nd - Bay District VFD Rescue Pumper - 1st - Benedict VFD Mini Pumper - 1st - Benedict VFD Brush Truck - 1st - Oak Grove VFD 2nd - Cobb Island VFD 3rd - Newburg VFD Refurbished - 1st - Oak Grove VFD Fire Boat - 1st - Fairview Beach VFD Chief/Command - 1st - Fairview Beach VFD 2nd - Benedict VFD Antique - 1st - ODHFS- Depollo Fam. 2nd - ODHFS- Engine 11 3rd - Fairfax VFD Longest Distance in State - 1st - Orlean VFD Longest Distance Out of State - 1st - Bay District VFD