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(540) 297-7281 -- 12737 North Old Moneta Road, Moneta, VA 24121

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Friday, January 15, 2010- Courtesy of The Roanoke Times.

Volunteer Kathleen Washburn (center), accepts bottled water from Krista Calhoun at the Spirit FM and God's Pit Crew Haiti relief effort Friday in the parking lot of the Bedford Walmart. Calhoun was dropping off the water donation on behalf of the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department.

Friday, January 15, 2010- Around 1700 Company 8, Squad 8, Squad 7, and RS-2 were dispatched to Shingle Block Rd in the area of Body Camp Store for an MVC with injury and one subject possibly in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival units found a head on collision with two vehicles still in the roadway. The person supposedly in cardiac arrest was actually a bystander who witnessed the wreck and fainted. Units assisted EMS and controlled the hazards. All Moneta units cleared at approximately 18:15. Units on scene were Wagon 82, Rescue 8, Squad 8, Squad 7, Squad 1, RS-2.

Rescue 8 Responding 1/15/10

Thursday, January 14, 2010- At 0953 Company 8 first due, Company 13 second due and RIT, and Company 11 were dispatched to 311 Oak Crest Drive for a structure fire. Wagon 8-3 was first on scene to find a single story structure with heavy fire showing from the roof. The crew from Wagon 8 and Engine 13 proceeded with an interior attack on the fire. Once all fire was knocked down and overhaul was completed all units returned to service. Units on scene: Wagon 8-3, Wagon 8, M8-5. Engine 13, Rescue 13, Tanker 13, Fireboats, and RS2.

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Saturday, January 2, 2010 - After a delay because of the winter storm, Company 8 gathered for their annual Christmas dinner.

During the dinner awards for the year were given to recognize achievement and performance during 2009. Jeremiah Calhoun, Danny Wayne Martin, and Glen Mayhew were recognized for their achievement of 15 years of service.

Top Ten Call Runners 2009	Member Awards
#1 John Dooley - 164	Justin Burtner	Firefighter of the Year
#2 Robert Kirby - 110	Robert Kirby	Operator of the Year
#3 Mark Fields - 109
#4 Steve Green - 92
#5 Jeremiah Calhoun - 91
#6 Shawn Ring - 88
#7 Herman Visser - 87 Mike Huddleston - 87
#8 Pete Lewis - 83 Ronnie Cheek - 83
#9 Justin Burtner - 77
#10 Tim Ritchey - 67