Sunday night, volunteers from the West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department saved my aged mother. She had gone outside to the porch to feed the cat, then fell down and hit her head and couldn't get up.

The volunteers arrived within a few minutes, got her to her feet, and offered medical assistance. We could not have imagined a faster response.

I want to give a big thank you to the amazing, wonderful, and selfless men and women who volunteer fire and emergency services here in West Roane!

-- OneTahiti

It's that time of year again, time for the West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department Spring appeal.

The fine men and women of this all-volunteer charity not only fight our fires but also provide our First Responder and emergency medical services very cost-effectively.

East Tennessee artist Shannan Greenhouse has donated another custom postcard design for use by the West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department.

I'm going to try something to let folks donate right here to West Roane VFD. Click the image to donate:

It's that time of year again, time for the West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department Spring appeal.

The fine men and women of this all-volunteer charity not only fight our fires but also provide our First Responder and emergency medical services very cost-effectively.

Please consider a generous tax-deductible donation by mail to WRCVFD, P.O. Box 417, Rockwood, TN 37854, or online at WestRoane.com.

January 19 is the ML King Day of Service: A National Day to Volunteer. This year West Roane VFD is having a virtual Recruitment Day. Firefighters, EMTs, First Responders, and Associates who help behind the scenes are all needed. Training is available! Call 354-3116 today to find out more about your fire department and what you can do to help.

January 19 is the ML King Day of Service: A National Day to Volunteer. This year West Roane VFD is having a virtual Recruitment Day. Firefighters, EMTs, First Responders, and Associates who help behind the scenes are all needed. Training is available! Call 354-3116 on January 19 to find out more about your fire department and what you can do to help.

These cookbooks are available for only 30 days, so order your copies now! They make excellent, low-cost local gifts. Half of the $15-per-book cost is tax-deductible. Read more at RoaneViews ((link...)) or on the WRCVFD site at: (link...)

Update 12/22/2008: Cookbooks may be purchased four ways:

• At Sweet N Spicy Café in Kingston
• At Live and Let Live Drugstore in Rockwood
• at Gail Score Show Apparel and Custom Embroidery in Rockwood
• At Shear Perfection Pet Salon in Rockwood
• By mail: send your check or money order, name, address, phone, and number of cookbooks desired by mail to Cookbooks, WRCVFD, P.O. Box 417, Rockwood, TN 37854. Shipping within the continental US is $3 additional.
• Online: email your order information to cookbook@westroane.com, then mail your check to the above address or pay by Paypal via the link at the top of this page.

Half of each book's cost ($7.50) is tax-deductible.

Thanks to the above-listed merchants for letting folks get these beautiful cookbooks there too (in limited quantities this month only).

The deadline to get your favorite recipes in the West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department's "Roane County Favorites Cookbook" project is August 25. Email your recipes to cookbook@westroane.com. See (link...) for details, thanks!

April 25 Update: West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department is trying to raise $10,450 from businesses, groups, and individuals to help get a $209,000 grant from FEMA for a much-needed pumper truck.

Today, WRCVFD met the goal. Neighbors sent in exactly $10,463.05 in "Pumper Pledges," $13.05 over the top! Thanks to all those generous folks! :)

Now we need those who pledged to send in the money if they have not already to make those FEMA folks know our community is serious about needing a new pumper truck. Thanks to you all for making a pledge that will make a real difference.

This week, West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department is trying to raise $10,000 in pledges from businesses, groups, and individuals to help get a $200,000 grant from FEMA for a much-needed pumper truck.

On Monday, folks sent in $1660 "Pumper Pledges". Way to go, folks! :)

Another $8340 is needed by April 3 to make those FEMA folks think our community is serious about needing a new pumper truck. So, folks, step up! Be a hero! Make a pledge that will make a difference.

You or your company or group can help get a $200,000 grant for a pumper truck for our Volunteer Fire Department! Send in your pledges NOW, this week. Send notice of your pledges to pumperpledge@westroane.com, then donate by Paypal at westroane.com or by mail to P.O. Box 417 in Rockwood.

October is National Fire Safety Month! Join West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department (WRCVFD) in celebrating "Safety Day" on October 20, 2007, in the Highway 27 Wal-Mart parking lot.

Meet Firefighters and volunteers and refresh your understanding of safety tips!

The fine volunteers of WRCVFD will bring a fire truck and safety literature for free family education and fun.

And, as always, support your local Volunteer Fire Department! :)

-- OneTahiti

The West Roane County VFD Open House this Saturday will be extra special, with music, food, and live burn, vehicle extrication, and First Responder demonstrations.



Since someone asked: The Annual Live Fire Training for Firefighters will start at 9 AM on Saturday October 13 at the West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department Open House held at Station No. 1 on Pumphouse Road.

The West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department cordially invites you to our Open House Saturday, October 13, all day, at Station No. 1 on Pumphouse Road near Rockwood.



Live Burn Trailer – Training Demonstration: Live Fire Training starts at 9 AM! Firefighters should attend.

Extrication Equipment Demonstration
SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) – Our new refilling station
First Responder Demonstration

Also:
Barbeque, Refreshments, and live Bluegrass Music

The blue fluorescent street number signs will be available.

For more information, contact information, map, etc., see: (link...)

FREE! Download the above color poster, size 11"x17" ("tabloid") in PDF format (268kb): (link...)

West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department Inventory and Work Day at Station#1 on Pumphouse Rd.--Volunteers welcome! For more information see: (link...)

Just show up, meet your neighbors, and have fun while helping out the fire department. If you can't get there by 8 AM, come along anyway when you can.