my father was a vol fireman at company 4 (life long member)
Larry Garland Fitton, of Alexandria, VA, died on May 23, 2013 at the age of 63. He was born on August 27, 1949 and was the son of the late Wilbur H. Fitton and Gladys A. Cheek. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Carolyn Fitton, his father, Wilbur H. Fitton, his step-father, Arthur E. Cheek, and his brother, Barry W. Fitton. He was a devoted father to Twanna G. Wiley, Shawn G. Fitton, and Douglas A. Fitton. He is also survived by his brother, Garry N. Fitton, his sisters, Donna C. Green and Diane A. Stumpf, and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Jefferson Funeral Chapel 5755 Castlewellan Dr. Alexandria, VA on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name fitton family 3426 Elmwood dr Alexandria va 22303
Signed on April 02, 2013 at 10:49 PM
Guest Name:
M Cameron
Location:
Post Oak, VA
Comments:
Just learned of the brush fire @ Curtis Lane... I have only been at my house for a little over a year & had to Google it since it sounded familiar. Turns out I am less than about a mile & a half "as the crow flies" from Curtis Lane.
I would like to thank the SVFD crew that worked the brush fire today. Recently divorced, I have no family on the East Coast to go to. I am really glad I had a house to come home to after work today. I don't know what I would have done otherwise. I hope all went well & there were no injuries. Y'all have my deepest respect for what you do! Y'all are our hometown heroes!!
Thanks to all of the SVFD for all that you do!!
From a retired Corrections Officer.
Signed on August 27, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Guest Name:
William Kelly
Location:
Chantilly, VA
Comments:
Chief -- my brother-in-law, Roy Chittum, is a life member of the Spotsylvania VFD. He went missing from his home in Barrington, NH this past weekend. A recent article on his disappearance and the status of efforts to locate him can be found at http://www.unionleader.com/article/20120827/NEWS07/708279888/0/NEWS0602.
Roy hailed from Spotsylvania County and if he reaches out to any of his old acquaintenances there, the Barrington PD and his family would deeply appreciate knowing about it.
Thanks, William Kelly LTC, USA (Ret)
Signed on August 25, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Guest Name:
Margaret Joyce
Location:
Nottingham, NH
Comments:
Roy Chittum now lives in New Hampshire. If you have any information please help!
BARRINGTON — Police are attempting to locate a 52-year-old man reported missing by his family Friday.
Roy Chittum "has been dealing with personal issues and there are concerns for his safety and well-being," police said in a statement released Saturday evening.
Chittum's vehicle was located close to the family home. An extensive search was conducted by more than a half-dozen agencies, including Fish and Game, and the Upper Valley Wilderness Response Team.
If anyone has contact with Chittum, they are asked to call Barrington Police at 603-664-2700.
Signed on August 25, 2012 at 8:37 PM
Guest Name:
William Neenan
Rank/Title:
Sgt. Barrington New Hampshire Police Dept.
Location:
Barrington, NH
Comments:
Hello fellow service members of our communities. A fellow member is missing from mine. Roy Chittum has been missing as of 08/24/2012. I am reaching out to anybody who may have information that may help us find him safe. email me or call my Department. Stay safe and thanks.
Sgt. Neenan
Signed on July 19, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Guest Name:
Danielle
Location:
Spotsylvania
Comments:
Thank you to Company 4 for responding to our house on June 1 for a lightning strike that caused a fire in our basement. Thanks so much for the quick response! And thank you for keeping me informed about what was happening inside my house and what my husband and I needed to do afterwards. Can't thank you enough!
Signed on June 27, 2012 at 6:36 PM
Guest Name:
keisuke nogita
Rank/Title:
visita
Location:
Merlo, Bs.as, Argentina
Comments:
hola! muy linda su pagina web! les comento que soy bombero voluntario de merlo, buenos aires, argentina. y en mi cuartel contamos con una unidad que ustedes pusieron en la foto (Wagon 2, 1983 Hahn) La unidad esta en muy buen estado, es un camion de primera de incendio. Si quieren ver fotos del camion, agreguenmen a facebook si alguno tiene, mi nombre en facebook es Keisu Nogita. desde ya muchos saludos y suerte
hello! very nice your website! I commented that I am a volunteer firefighter for Merlo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. and in my headquarters we have a unit that you put in the picture (Wagon 2, 1983 Hahn) The unit is in very good condition, is a former fire truck. If you want to see photos of the truck, agreguenmen to facebook if anyone has my name on facebook is Keisu Nogita. from as many greetings and good luck
Wonderful site. Really enjoyed the photos. Keep up the great work!
Signed on April 15, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Guest Name:
Steve Beal
Rank/Title:
ExChief
Location:
Riverhead FD Long Island NY
Comments:
Great site........Always stay safe
Signed on March 06, 2012 at 4:49 PM
Guest Name:
ashley
Rank/Title:
2008 house fire
Comments:
I want to send a big thankyou to all of you . i was in a house fire a few years ago . it was very scary ! it was a miracle i made it out . thanks to all of u firefighters that risk there lifes everyday 2
Signed on October 12, 2011 at 1:46 AM
Guest Name:
Ron Briggs
Rank/Title:
Fire Photographer
Location:
WI
Comments:
Nice site. A question though, who is the photographer. Wonderful job. To all members of the dept. A Big THANK YOU. We all know you don't get it enough for all that you do. I have relatives that are either in or were in the fire service so I know first hand what it entails to do the job.
Signed on August 24, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Guest Name:
Lisa Kirby
Comments:
Dear Spotsylvania Fire & Rescue,
I wanted to write you this email in regards to one of the pages on your website
This was the car accident that my little sister was in. I was looking through some of the pictures, and as painful as it was, I could only see the name of one of the firefighters/rescue workers that was at the scene (CHartle). I wanted to send my deepest Thanks for him being there. My entire family is so grateful that you guys were at least able to save my niece. Thank you so much, I cannot even begin to explain the emotions running through me right now.
Thank You,
Lisa Kirby
Signed on August 23, 2011 at 5:11 AM
Guest Name:
Jodi Harrison
Comments:
My name is Jodi Harrison and I am the mother of Michael Harrison, whom you rescued from the double entrapment on 208, August 14, 2011. I wanted to thank all of you who saved my son's life. Had he moved the wrong way, his broken neck would have pierced his spinal cord. In all he broke his neck, back, shoulders, hip, shattered pelvis, ruptured spleen, bladder and kidney, colapsed lung and other semi-minor issues too numerous to count. He is still in recovery at UVA, but is expected to make a full recovery. My gratitude is will forever be given to the firefighters and rescue personel of Spotsylvania County. His life will forever be changed, but because of you he is alive! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
You have a very nice website, come back healthy from all operations, with comradely greetings from germany. An entry in the guestbook (Gästebuch) of www.feuerwehr-tiefenort.de we would be very, very happy.
Signed on August 05, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Guest Name:
Russell Apperson Jr
Rank/Title:
SGT
Location:
Kuwait
Comments:
Shout out to my home town,I am a Fire fighter from Edgewood MD. deployed to Kuwait
Signed on May 04, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Guest Name:
Jared micheal Freeman
Rank/Title:
fire explorer
Location:
Jasper AL
Comments:
i like the fire trucks
Signed on April 13, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Guest Name:
Terry Conklin
Rank/Title:
Lieutenant/Apparatus Supervisor
Location:
Hartland, MI
Comments:
Congrats on getting your new Squad in Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine!!! Looks GREAT! Do you still have the Goldleaf installed on the truck by hand? That truck will serve you well and I bet the guys at Company 4 are just smiling from ear to ear. Can't wait to see some up close pictures on this website! (Soon?) That care and stay safe. From a former first member of Co. 8.
Very nice site. Keep up the great work and stay safe!
Signed on February 16, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Guest Name:
Diane Ritchie
Rank/Title:
proud mother of 2 firefighters
Location:
Lake Anna
Comments:
I want to thank the men and women who selflessly give of themselves at the times when the rest of us need them the most. As private citizens of the community they, as well as their families, give their weekends, their evening family time, as well as a good nights rest to respond to someone else's emergency. They give of their own personal resources at a time that is difficult at best. The only thing that they ask for is that someone would do it for them in their time of need. As family and friends of these men and women and as an entire community, we who do not VOLUNTEER, need to make sure that they have the necessary resources to continue doing what needs to be done. We all have a voice.
Signed on October 18, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Guest Name:
mike britt
Location:
spotsy
Comments:
great job to all the men and women of spotsy fire and ems!
Sr Jefe.Lo felicito a Usted y su Gente por llevar adelante tan benemérita labor y por permitirme compartir su pagina y de alguna forma poder conocer de donde proviene un camión Ford 750 Custom que compramos en los años 1985 y que todavía cumple servicios en mi ciudad. Mi nombre es Gerardo y soy bombero voluntario de Villa Constitución, Argentina. Con su permiso le estaré enviando una fotografía del Ford: Muchas gracias y FELICITACIONES.-
Mr Jefe.Lo congratulate you and your people to carry out such worthy work and for allowing me to share their website and somehow get to know from where 750 Custom Ford truck we bought in 1985 and still plays in my city services . My name is Gary and I'ma volunteer firefighter Villa Constitucion, Argentina. With your permission I will be sending a picture of Ford: Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS .-
Signed on September 25, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Guest Name:
Terry Conklin
Rank/Title:
Lieutenant
Location:
Hartland Area Fire Dept., MI
Comments:
WOW! I never thought I would see another brand of fire apparatus at SVFD! Nice looking trucks(as always)! I'm a former member from Co.8 and wish everyone well. Take care and be safe.
Signed on August 31, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Guest Name:
jake moore
Rank/Title:
FF
Location:
Christchurch, New Zealand
Comments:
Big shout out to my cousin from company 8, good to see that even though we have never met and only knew we existed about a year ago that it still runs in the family. be safe from christchurch nz fire service
Signed on August 10, 2010 at 4:01 PM
Guest Name:
Joshua Vasilas
Rank/Title:
FF
Location:
Baghdad, Iraq
Comments:
Just wanted to give company 1 a huge shout out and congrats on the trophy from Colonial Beach parade. Its about time that SVFD brings back the pride and the dedication that there once was!
Great site guys. Just stopping by to say hi! I am a firefighter myself for 16 yrs. I also own a graphics business. I do vinyl decals, can koozies, etc. I have tons of firefighter graphics that i ship all over the country.
Keep up the good work guys. -Brad
Signed on July 31, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Guest Name:
mama meatball
Location:
partlow
Comments:
Just sayin hey to my boys at co.8. Hope u have a safe weekend and try to keep meatball outta trouble. Go Heavyweights! lol
Hey guys and gals just want to say ya'll are doin a great job and keep up the great work. To all of ya'll out there keep ur head up and keep doin what ur doing!
Signed on March 20, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Guest Name:
Dana Huppuch
Location:
3700 Wilburn Drive
Comments:
Thank you guys and gals for the bravery that is shown everyday on the job. We all need everyday heros to look up to and you guys are it. Just like all that answer the call when the bell rings. May God keep you all safe so you can go home to those that love and support you. How can we in the community help you?
