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Welcome to the Official Website for Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Rescue
Since its establishment in 1975 the Department has been providing invaluable fire and rescue protection, dive operations, navigation sustainability
services, fire prevention education, and other services to maintain a safe boating environment to the greater Smith Mountain Lake community.
Dock Stray Voltage
Member Joe Nunley, February 20
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Residents across Smith Mountain Lake say stray voltage is an issue at many docks in the area, but tragedies like Thursday's electrocution of an 18-year-old are preventable with the help of something called the Shock Alert.
The Assistant Chief of Smith Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Ray Talley, said they have nine fire boats assisting folks on the lake daily, ... (Full Story)
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Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice
Member Joe Nunley, February 20
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Tuesday night in Franklin County, the Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department saved the life of a dog from the waters of the frozen lake.
Chief Todd Ohlerich said his department got a call reporting a dog had fallen through the ice about 800 feet across the lake from the Horseshoe Bend Campground around 5:30 p.m.
“We’ve had a few dog rescues. ... (Full Story)
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New “Move Over” law for boaters
Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteers, July 04
Ok … Let’s talk about the new “move over” law for boaters.
On Monday July 3rd I was operating Fireboat 11-5. I was transporting a patient with a head injury out of Hatcher Creek to Mitchell’s Point Marina where the EMS unit was waiting to transport that patient to the hospital for treatment. I had to signal several vessels to slow down, but one vessel in particular refused to yield. It was a ... (Full Story & Photos)
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