WHO WE ARE:

The Blairs Volunteer Fire Department was the result of a meeting of community leaders, led by Roy N. Ford and Marshall Kendall, who recognized the need for fire protection in the Blairs area. At the time, Ringgold and Mount Hermon Volunteer Fire Departments were sharing the responsibility of providing service to Blairs. In order to bring the community together and gain support, it was decided to form the Blairs Ruritan Club. The Ruritan Club was chartered on September 6, 1976 with 43 members. Marshall Kendall and Roy N. Ford negotiated the purchase of the old Sonny Pierce ESSO station located near Blairs Baptist Church from Johnny Connors. Jessie Yeaman was the first Chief and Bob Anderson of Danville Fire Department trained the new members to meet the Virginia Fire Service requirement for firefighters. The Blairs Ruritan Club purchased the building for the fire department, and it was remodeled to have a meeting/training room and bays for trucks and equipment.

SINCE 1976

NEIGHBORS

HELPING

NEIGHBORS.

We believe in the power of neighbors helping neighbors. Our dedicated team of Firefighters and EMS professionals are committed to serving our community and providing timely, life-saving assistance. Together, we create a safer and stronger neighborhood.

We understand that emergencies can strike at any moment, and that's why our dedicated team of firefighters and EMS professionals are always ready to lend a helping hand. Whether it's providing immediate medical assistance or battling a raging fire, our highly trained staff is committed to protecting and serving our community. We believe that by working together, we can create a safer and stronger neighborhood. That's why we encourage everyone to get involved and support our mission of ensuring the well-being of our neighbors. Together, we can make a difference.