The Monelison Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce that four of its members have successfully completed an intensive drone training course, significantly enhancing the department’s aerial response capabilities.

Chief J. Malott, Assistant Chief M. Mays, Lieutenant J. Saren, and Engineer N. Moore recently completed an eight-hour course focused on the Federal Aviation Administration’s Small ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, May 16, 2025, the Monelison Fire Department responded to two separate motor vehicle accidents dispatched just 12 minutes apart on South Amherst Highway.

At approximately 12:55 p.m., Monelison units were dispatched to the first accident scene. Engine 22, along with Chief 2 and Amherst Fire & EMS, responded promptly. While crews were actively managing the initial incident, a second motor ... (Full Story & Photos)

Madison Heights, VA — On the evening of May 12, 2025, at approximately 9:39 p.m., the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on South Amherst Highway in Madison Heights. Engine 22 responded to the scene and discovered a single vehicle had collided with a telephone pole.

The impact of the crash caused the pole to snap in multiple locations. Fortunately, the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 6, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM, the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a gas station on S. Amherst Highway following a motor vehicle accident that resulted in significant damage to a gas pump. Engine 22 (E22) responded promptly to the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that the gas pump had sustained considerable damage after being struck by a vehicle. Typically, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Madison Heights, VA – The Monelison Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $1,500 from Columbia Gas, administered through the NiSource Charitable Foundation. This grant will be used to offset the cost of a new MSA Altair 5x Gas Monitor for the department's new Squad truck.

The Monelison Volunteer Fire Department continually seeks outside funding ... (Full Story & Photos)

Madison Heights, VA – On April 27, 2025, at approximately 11:03 AM, the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department, along with several local agencies, responded to a house fire on Stapleton Road. The dispatched units included Monelison Fire Department Engine 21, Tanker 21, Chief 2, Amherst Fire Department, Pedlar Fire Department, Amherst County Fire and EMS, and Gladstone Fire Department.

Upon arrival, ... (Full Story & Photos)

At age 26, Claude Esposito decided to follow his calling and join the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department on April 26, 1975. Fifty (50) years ago, Claude made the choice "because he felt a calling, not for recognition or reward." a mission to serve, protect, and assist. And he served—through early mornings, long nights, missing holidays, and situations that most of us can only imagine." Claude ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 20, 2025, at approximately 4:04 PM, the Monelison Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Big Island Fire Department and Amherst County Fire & EMS, were dispatched to a trail off Elon Road in response to a bicycle accident. Squad 21, Engine 23, and Utility 21 from Monelison Volunteer Fire Department promptly responded to the call.

Upon arrival, crews from all three agencies embarked on ... (Full Story & Photos)