Santa Run 2011 schedule below

Chief James L. "Jimmy" Carter

December 7, 2011

It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Chief James L. "Jimmy" Carter. Chief Carter was the first Fire Chief of the Seminole Trail VFD and served in that capacity for 10 years. He was the man who set the foundation that made Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department what it is today. It was his steady demeanor that enabled STVFD to overcome many obstacles in our early years. He will be sorely missed.

RIP Chief

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Peggy Carter during this trying time.

Below is a copy of his Obituary

November 30, 2010

This past Sunday "CBS Sunday Morning" broadcast a story highlighting the importance of the volunteer fire service to our nation. You can read a news alert from the NVFC here. To go directly to the CBS news story and video click here.

John is on the front row first from l to r

October 28, 2010

John Millard Shavis, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at the age of 87. He was a charter and life member of the department where he served at the rank of Lieutenant. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Ann Shavis, his son Mike Shavis (also a Charter/Life Member), his daughter Laura Shavis, and the rest of their family.

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September 11, 2010

Seminole Trail VFD firefighters participated in the O'Hill Challenge 5k at UVA on Saturday. FF's Lauren Laessig, Charlie Cameron, and Matt Jibilian all ran in the race to benefit the Thomas Jefferson Emergency Medical Services Council (www.tjems.com). FF Jibilian actually ran the 5k race in his turnout gear including SCBA mask!!!

September 9, 2010

Seminole Trail VFD Captain Drew Lawrence has embarked on a trip over 33,000 miles long crossing the country raising awareness for cancer. Here's a quote from his website...

"Starting 9/7/10 I will be traveling

28 & 29 August, 1-3pm at 3055 Berkmar Dr.
Free food - click read more below for more details...

Seminole Trail Volunteers will be making the Santa Run again this year! Unfortunately we had to cancel last year due to the snow storm that made travel in the neighborhoods too rough to bring Santa. This year our schedule is as follows:

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October 10, 2009

Seminole Trail VFD will have our trucks on public display at the Red Robin at Fashion Square Mall on Sat. Oct. 10, 12pm-2pm to wrap up Fire Prevention Week. More info on how Red Robin is supporting Fire Prevention Week Here.

Seminole Trail Vol. Fire Department is teaming up with the Albemarle County Fire and Rescue Department Prevention Division and Domino’s Pizza to provide rewards for families with working smoke alarms.

On Wed., Oct. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m., a number of randomly-selected orders from the Domino’s store in the Seminole Ln. shopping center will have their order delivered by firefighters.

When firefighters (and the delivery person) arrive, the residents will be asked to allow firefighters to check their home for a working smoke alarm. If the smoke alarm works, then the pizza will be complementary.

Thanks to WUSA for providing streaming video for the event.

October 1, 2009