News & Information

New Tanker 17 has arrived and is in service.

Clover Hill Fire and Rescue has been awarded a grant for the purchase of a new Tanker 176, this tanker will carry 3000 gallons of water and be on a International 7600 chassis and a Pierce Body. . Below are pictures from our inspection trip.

Dennis Fred Warner

Dennis Fred Warner, age 66 of Dayton, VA passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA. He was born on October 21, 1944 in Franklin, WV, the son of the late Fred Marion (10-31-1977) and Annie Lucille Warner (1-2-04). On October 18, 1963 he married Helen Lea Harold who survives in Dayton.

Mr. Warner was a 1963 graduate of Franklin High School. He was employed for 42 years at Walker Manufacturing as the lead person in pipe. He was assistant fire chief and a life member of Clover Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Company 17. Dennis was a Lutheran by faith.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Warner is survived by: a son, Michael Lynn Warner of Dayton; 2 sisters, Betty Jean Hoover of Franklin, Shirley Thompson and husband Richard of Bridgewater, VA; 5 brothers, W. Carl Warner of Hinton, VA, Nathan Warner and wife Linda of Franklin, WV, Jimmie M. Warner and wife Susan of Franklin, Gaylon Warner and wife Bonnie of Hinton, and Steven Warner and wife Wanda. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by: a brother, Jerry Warner; and a sister, Irene Ruth Hoover.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 17, 2011, 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Rev. J. Jarred Smith will officiate funeral services on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Moyers, WV. Memorials may be made to: Clover Hill Fire and Rescue, c/o Robert Shifflet, 2100 Clover Hill Rd., Dayton, VA 22821. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.

Flagpole Dedication Ceremony

On Saturday September 11, 2010 at 1900 hrs Clover Hill Vol. Fire Company hosted a flagpole dedication. Woodmen of the World presented Clover Hill Vol. Fire Company and the Clover Hill Ruritan Club with a new 30’ flagpole at no cost. The flagpole is in memory of all the individuals who have given their lives for the fight against terrorism. We would like to thank the Woodmen of the World for their gift. We would also like to thank everyone who helped to have the flagpole installed in such a short time frame.

Clover Hill Receives Training Grant!

Clover Hill Fire & Rescue recently received a 100% grant for an adult Resusci Anne (to be used for CPR training) from the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation sponsored by local dealer Highway Motors. Kenny Martin, President of Clover Hill Fire & Rescue 2nd from left is shown accepting the Resusci Anne from representatives of Highway Motors and the Dealers Foundation.

Below is the information on the Rockingham County Ordinance that list the requirements of how to number you home and what the proper way to number home is.

ARTICLE XII. SYSTEM FOR NUMBERING PROPERTIES

Sec. 2-162. Establishment of numbering system.

This article shall establish a uniform, county-wide address numbering system for numbering all dwellings, buildings and other habitable structures in Rockingham County and assignment of street addresses on all streets, roads and alleys in the county when named. Property shall be numbered in accordance with the provisions set forth in this article.

(P.C. Ord. No. 9-92, 6-92)

Sec. 2-163. Administration and interpretation.

(a) The director of public works or his designee is hereby designated as the agent responsible for the administration, implementation and enforcement of this article.

(b) The agent shall establish street address numbers in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this article.

(c) No building permit shall be approved until a street address number has been determined and assigned as herein provided.

(d) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the assigned address number has been posted as herein provided. The property owner shall be responsible for affixing the assigned address number and removing any different address number if present. The initial cost and continued maintenance of address numbers shall be the responsibility of the property owner.

(e) Henceforth, street addresses shall be assigned as provided herein by the agent to each lot or parcel shown on each subdivision plat after final approval of same, and a copy of the numbers assigned shall be maintained by the agent.

(P.C. Ord. No. 9-92, 6-92)

Sec. 2-164. Determination of street address numbers.

Street address numbers shall be assigned in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this article unless, in the opinion of the agent, the interests of the citizens of Rockingham County are better served by minor modifications to the system or when the circumstances dictate adjustments.

(P.C. Ord. No. 9-92, 6-92)

Sec. 2-165. Size and location of street address numbers.

(a) Street address numbers for a residence shall not be less than four (4) inches in height and shall be made of a durable and clearly visible material. The numbers shall be conspicuously placed on, above or at the side of the main entrance of the structure so that the number is discernible from the street. Whenever a structure is more than fifty (50) feet from the street right-of-way or seventy-five (75) feet from the street center line, when no right-of-way exists, or when the entrance to the structure is not visible from the street, the number shall also be placed along a walk, driveway, or another suitable location so that the address number is discernible from the street.

(b) Street address numbers or letters shall be of contrasting color to the background on which they are mounted.

(c) All commercial and industrial structures shall display street address numbers of not less than eight (8) inches in height as follows:

(1) When possible, the number shall be displayed over the main entrance to the structure.

(2) There shall be no other wording or numbers within two (2) feet of the building number.

(3) Apartments, townhouses, shopping centers or other similar groupings where only one (1) number is assigned shall display such a number at the main entrance way. Said address numbers shall have a minimum height of eight (8) inches. Numbers for individual units or establishments within the complex shall be displayed on, above or to the side of the main doorway of each unit or establishment.

(P.C. Ord. No. 9-92, 6-92)

Sec. 2-166. Enforcement/penalties.

(a) Upon receipt of written notification designating a property address, the property owner shall have six (6) months from receipt of said notification to post the house numbers in accordance with section 2-165 above.

(b) Whenever the agent has reason to believe there has been a violation of any provision of this article, he shall give notice of such violation to the person failing to comply and order said person to take corrective measures within thirty (30) days from the date of notification.

(c) If such person fails to comply with the duly issued notice, the agent shall initiate necessary actions to terminate the violation through criminal and or civil measures.

(d) Any violation of any provision of this article shall constitute a Class 4 misdemeanor. Subsequent to the thirty-day period following notification of violation, each day of violation shall constitute a separate violation.

(P.C. Ord. No. 9-92, 6-92)

Sec. 2-167. Effective date.

This article shall become effective upon implementation of the structure numbering system, which may be accomplished in phases, as determined by the board of supervisors

Ambulance 177!

Below are a few pictures of the new ambulance 177, it is a 2008 4500 Dodge with a Wheeled Coach module. The new unit was placed in service in the middle of July and is being run first out. The new unit will be on display at the August lawn party on the 1st and 2nd.

Clover Hill Fire & Rescue and Clover Hill Ruritan Club are in the process of construction a 28' x 38' addition to the station. This extra bay space will be used by the Fire Co. to allow the tanker to be moved from the small bay beside the lounge to the new area. The extra space will also be used for storage and as a work area. The former tanker bay will used to house the SERV unit that has been parked outside for the past several years. Future plans call for the SERV unit to be replaced by a new vehicle.

Shenandoah Mountain 100 Bike Race. On Sunday, August 31, 2008 Clover Hill Fire & Rescue helped with a stand by for the mountain bike race in the George Washington National Forest. There were more than 500 bike racers attending this years race. Thanks to all of those who helped out.

Motorcycle caution sign placed on Shenandoah Mountain on Rt. 33 West. Click for more detailed information.

Historic Turtle Found - PJS - 1913 was the carving on the bottom of a turtle that was found recently on a farm on the north side of Paul's State Forest. PJS is believed to be Paul J. (Pete) Simmers the father of one of Clover Hill Fire Company's life members Frankie Simmers. Pete's father was Frank Simmers who owned a farm on the north side of Paul's State Forest during this time frame. Frank was known to spend hours carving initials and dates on the bottom of turtles. Pete would have been two years old in 1913.

There was an article along with a picture of Frank Simmers in the Daily News Record approximately 40 years ago about a turtle that was found with Frank's initials on the bottom with an early 1900's date. As you can see from the picture, the carving was done well and still is in excellent condition.

Blue Ridge Run Camp: Thanks to all of the members who helped with the standby for the Blue Ridge Run Camp. There were around 200 runners all three days. Because it was very hot this year, Company 17 was asked to bring engine 172 to help cool the runners off at the end of each run.

Smokey Sign Up For Fire Season!! Be sure to look for the Virginia Department of Forestry fire level danger sign located at the entrance of CHFD. The sign was obtained by a grant through VDOF, Smoky shows the daily class of fire weather for the public to see. Below is a picture of the sign and a Smokey pumpkin carved by Whitney and Chad Stover.

Antique Car Show! Thanks to everyone who helped with the antique car show on Saturday, November 12^th, 2005 . Everyone enjoyed the food, and old cars. Thanks again to all who helped with everything.

Fire Prevention Day!!! Fire prevention day was held October 12, 2005 at Ottobine Elementary School. As always the kids really enjoyed being able to meet local fire and ems personnel, as well as look at the equipment. Thanks to everyone who helped.

Flag ceremony presented by the Woodmen of the World at the Briery Branch Community Center Saturday, September 10th, 2005. The flag and flag pole are in remembrance of the victims and heroes of September 11th, 2001. There were numerous community members present for the ceremony.

The annual Clover Hill 4th of July parade was enjoyed by many residents on Monday, The weather cleared up just in time to have a great parade that was topped off by fire works later that night. Below are a few pictures from the 4th.

Below are a few pictures of the Clover Hill Fire Co. helping Singers Glen Fire set up the tent for their annual lawn party, Mike Armstrong attempts to drive tent peg. Also a few pictures from the dinner before the Clover Hill Bucks game on Saturday night June 18, 2005.

Thanks to everyone who helped with this year's June lawn party. The weather held out on Friday night and Saturday was even better. There was a large crowd both nights. Once again thanks to everyone who helped make this years June lawn party such a success.

Congratulations to the winners of the annual raffle at the June lawn party.

Grand Prize Rick Smith

$100 Dollars Debbie Eye

$50 Dollars Gary Long

Clover Hill Fire & Rescue Cookbooks!!! Cookbooks are now on sale for $10.00. Cookbooks include recipes from members and their families. Contact a CHFD member for a cookbook.

Trash Pick-Up - Adopt-A-Highway: The Clover Hill Fire & Rescue organization completed their annual trash pick-up along Clover Hill Rd. on April 16, 2005. We collected trash on Clover Hill Road from the intersection at Ottobine Store to Dry River Store (a stretch of 2 miles). Our first trash pick-up was August 19, 1989. Over the past sixteen years we have collected 454 bags of trash and contributed approximately 437 man hours. Thanks to everyone who helped keep Clover Hill clean.

Smokey Sign Is Down For Summer, Will Be Back In Service September 1st!!! Be sure to look for the new Virginia Department of Forestry fire level danger sign located at the entrance of CHFD. The sign was obtained by a grant through VDOF, it was donated to CHFD as long as CHFD made arrangements to put the sign up. Smoky shows the daily class of fire weather for the public to see. Thanks to all members who helped with this project.

Happy Groundhog Day 2005!! Today February 2, 2005 was the second annual Groundhog Day celebration at Buck Bowman Baseball Park, sponsored by the Clover Hill Bucks. Several people and the local media gathered at the ball park this morning to see Clover Hill Jill, Clover Hill's local rodent meteorologist. Clover Hill Jill did see her shadow this morning, so that means six more weeks of winter.

On January 22, 2005, Clover Hill Fire Department held its second annual dinner for its members and their families. We would like to thank everyone for attending and helping it to be another great success this year. A special thanks to Whitney Stover for planning and organizing the dinner. Also, a special thanks to Gary Grogg for preparing much of the food. We hope to be able to continue this tradition again next year. (Below are a few pictures from the dinner):

Clover Hill Vol. Fire & Rescue would like to thank the Clover Hill Ruritan Club for inviting all members to the great dinner on Tuesday, November 16. We would also like to thank the Clover Hill 4-H club for preparing the great food. If it was not for the generosity of the Clover Hill Ruritan Club, CHFD would not be where it is today.

The new generator was placed in service on October 15, 2004. With the recent active hurricane season and with Winter fast approaching, the new generator will be replacing the under-sized portable generator that was used in the past. When power is lost, the new generator will be able to power the entire CHFD station for extended periods of time.

NEW WEATHER STATION... Recently a new weather station was added near the Clover Hill Fire House. The weather information in the navigation bar at the left is updated every five minutes. By clicking on the weather icon it will take you to a page where you can find weather graphs and a detailed weather history of the Clover Hill area. Below is a picture of the new weather station:

On March 13, 2004 the CHFD and VDOF had a prescribed burn at Union Dam to burn excess vegetation on both sides of the dam. Thanks to all of the members who showed up to help with the labor intensive job of building fire line and burning the dam. (Click here for Pictures)

On January 24, 2004 the Clover Hill Fire Department had a dinner for all the members and their family at the fire station, the dinner turned out really well. Thanks to Whitney Stover who planned and set up everything. Thanks also to Gary Grogg and Ernie Renalds, who prepared the food. (Click here for Pictures)

On December 20th Santa Visited Clover Hill Vol. Fire Department to greet the kids of Clover Hill and the surrounding communities.

On Weds. October 8th, members went to Ottobine Elementary School for Fire Prevention week. Clover Hill Fire Department does this annually to help teach kids about fire prevention and safety, plus the kids love to see the fire trucks and meet their local fire fighters. (Click Here For Pictures)

New MSA Evolution 4000 Thermal Imaging Camera installed on Engine 174 in January 2003. The MSA Evolution is a state of the art Thermal Imaging Camera. This camera has the ability to detect heat which is then displayed as a picture on its built-in LCD screen. The higher temperatures are displayed in brighter whites and the cooler temperatures in a light gray or black, as shown below. This gives the Fire Fighter the ability to see someone in a burning building even in zero visibility conditions. (Click Here for Pictures From TIC Drill)