Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department

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Monday, August 3, 2026

Home Fire Safety: Test Your Smoke Alarms Today

Working smoke alarms save lives. The Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department encourages every household to take a few minutes to protect your family: • Test every smoke alarm monthly by pressing the test button. • Replace batteries at least once a year — an easy reminder is to change them when the clocks change. • Replace smoke alarms every 10 years. • Make sure alarms are installed on every level of your home and inside each bedroom. • Create and practice a home escape plan so everyone knows two ways out and where to meet outside. A little preparation makes a big difference. Stay safe, Bumpass.

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Now Recruiting: Become a Bumpass Volunteer Firefighter

The Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for dedicated community members to join our team. No prior experience is required — we provide the training, gear, and support you need to serve. Whether you're interested in firefighting, emergency response, or supporting the department behind the scenes, there's a role for you. Volunteering with BVFD is a meaningful way to give back, learn life-saving skills, and become part of a close-knit team that protects Bumpass and the surrounding Louisa County community. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, visit our website or stop by the station. We'd love to meet you.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

BVFD Welcomes Newly Elected Officers — July 2026

Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce the officers who took office this month following the department's election. These dedicated volunteers will lead BVFD's operations, administration, and training programs as we continue serving northeastern Louisa County and the Lake Anna community. Elected Officers — July 2026 - Fire Chief — Joseph Gordon - President — Elaine Fiorillo - Vice President — Kate Maddox - Secretary — Caitlyn Clegg - Treasurer — Alan Holt - Training Officer — Kyle Dean BVFD thanks all outgoing officers for their service and congratulates the newly elected leadership team. The department remains committed to its mission of protecting life and property across our community. BVFD is a 100% volunteer organization serving the Lake Anna area since 1961. To learn more about volunteering or to support the department, visit bumpassfire.org.

Active Alerts — Louisa County

Updated automatically from the National Weather Service and the Louisa County Alert Center.

National Weather ServiceSeptember 2, 2026

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:20AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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Fire Safety Fact of the Day

Never put water on a grease fire. Slide a lid over the pan and turn off the burner — water makes burning grease explode outward.

Source: USFAMore safety tips →

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