Dear Neighbors,

When the phone rings in the middle of the night, our volunteers answer.

When someone’s heart stops, our team races to bring it back.

When fire threatens a home—or a life—we are there without hesitation.

At Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, Inc., this is our mission, and it has been since the Fire Department was founded in 1974.  The Rescue Squad followed in 1975.

For more than 50 years, we have remained a 100% volunteer organization, powered by the dedication, grit, and compassion of your neighbors—ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

EVERY YEAR, WE RESPOND TO
1,800+ Rescue Squad Calls
1,000+ Fire Emergencies
50+ Water Rescue Incidents

Behind each number is a story: a child in crisis, a home saved, a life pulled from the brink.

But these life-saving moments don’t happen by accident. Each EMT completes at least 120 hours of training and must continue studying each year to stay certified.

Firefighters train for over 600 hours across 12 to 14 grueling weeks, preparing to face intense heat, collapsed buildings, and terrifying unknowns.  Our water rescue team trains twice a month, rain or shine, so they’re ready to respond when someone’s worst day unfolds on or under the water.

We do all of this because we love this community. We do it because we would want someone to show up for our family, too.

But we can’t do it alone!

To continue answering the call, we must maintain critical equipment and training. A single ambulance costs $500,000, and our newest ladder truck cost $1.7 million. While Fluvanna County bills insurance for rescue squad transports, those funds only cover a fraction of our needs—and…

We never turn anyone away, even if they are unable to pay.

It is for this reason we’ve set a goal to raise $250,000 during our fiscal year, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. These funds will help us maintain our fleet, invest in life-saving equipment and training, and ensure that when you need us—we’re already on the way.

As our community continues to grow, so do the needs that come with it. Our current buildings are beginning to feel crowded, and we want to ensure we
have enough space to safely store and maintain all of our equipment. With this in mind, we are making plans to build a new fire and rescue station on the two-acre property kindly donated by LMOA near the campgrounds.

We don’t just need donations. We need people. We are always seeking new volunteers to drive an ambulance, be a great provider, respond to fires and water incidents and help our Auxiliary Team, which manages fundraising, logistics, and community outreach. Whether you're ready to run into a burning building or support those who do—we have a place for you.

Please Consider Donating Today

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