Madison Heights, VA – The Monelison Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce the arrival of our new Squad Truck, also known as Squad 21 (S21). This new piece of equipment has been years in the making and will significantly enhance our response capabilities for motor vehicle accidents, car fires, technical rescues, and structure fires.

The new truck is equipped with a powerful Cummins engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

Madison Heights, VA – The Monelison Volunteer Fire Department has been actively responding to multiple motor vehicle accidents since the onset of the winter storm yesterday. Engine 21 and Rescue 21 have been particularly busy, attending to numerous incidents caused by the severe weather conditions.

We are thankful to report that there have been no serious injuries resulting from these accidents. ... (Full Story)

Madison Heights, VA – On February 18, 2025, at approximately 2:22 AM, the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident at the 1400 block of River Road. Engine 23, Rescue 21, and Chief 2 were dispatched to the scene, along with units from the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office and Amherst County Fire & EMS.

Upon arrival, responders found that a vehicle had left the roadway ... (Full Story)

Madison Heights, VA – On the evening of February 15, 2025, the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department responded to two separate motor vehicle accidents in Madison Heights, VA.

The first accident occurred at the intersection of N Five Forks Rd and Father Judge Rd. Engine 23 responded to the scene and provided traffic control to ensure the safety of the responders and the public.

The second accident ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Monelison Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of South Amherst Highway and Dixie Airport Road at 12:20 PM this afternoon. Three individuals were injured in the accident.

Responding units included Engine 23, Rescue 21, Chief 2, Amherst County Fire EMS, Amherst County Sheriff, and Virginia State Police. One vehicle required the use of ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Monelison Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind the community that a burn ban will be in effect in the Commonwealth of Virginia from February 15th through April 30th. During this period, vegetation is at its driest, coupled with higher winds and very low humidity, wildfires can get out of control very quickly. There are no exceptions to the burn ban including snow or rain covered ground.

Burning ... (Full Story & Photos)

Since 6:00 PM yesterday evening, the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department has been actively responding to numerous reports of downed power lines and fallen trees. Recently, Attack 21, Engine 22, and Chief 2 responded to the 420 block of Izaak Walton Rd for a downed electric wire that was arcing across the driveway. Fire units remained on scene until AEP arrived to cut power to the downed line.

The ... (Full Story & Photos)

Madison Heights, VA – February 12, 2025 – The Monelison Volunteer Fire Department responded promptly to an emergency call regarding a large tree down, blocking the entire roadway at the 130 Block of Lamont Circle. The fallen tree disrupted services, including AEP Electricity, Xfinity Cable, and Verizon phone service.

Incident Details

Response Team: Attack 21 was dispatched to the scene.
Impact: ... (Full Story & Photos)