The Members of The Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company shall strive to protect the lives and property of the citizens of the community of Greene through fire suppression services, pre-fire planning, and public education. We will serve this community to the best of our abilities and training. We are committed to the continuously improving our understanding of the properties of fire and the fire prevention needs of our residents, the community of Greene, the surrounding counties, and the state of Virginia.

History

In the late summer, early fall of 1947, a huge fire broke out in the small town of Ruckersville, Virginia. The only two businesses that were in Ruckersville at the time were "Lindsey Garage" and "CC Jennings Gulf Station". When you have a big fire especially in a small town, it will naturally draw a lot of attention. It wasn't until after this fire that members of the community decided that there was a need for a local fire department. In the months following 1948, the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company (RVFC) was formed. The first Chief Officers in 1948 were N.S. Lindsey - Chief and Otis Haney - Assistant Chief.

1948 Founding Members