Public Safety

Department of Fire and EMS

205 N. Roanoke Street, Suite 1,
Fincastle, VA 24090-4537
Located in the
Public Safety Building

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (540) 928-2201
Fax: (540) 473-8288
fireems@botetourtva.gov

Botetourt County Emergency Services Notice of Privacy Practices brochure rev 03/06

The CodeRED Weather Warning system will be used to deliver alerts to Botetourt County residents and businesses when there is a threat to public health and safety. It will provide official information about events such as chemical spills, severe weather, evacuations, utility disruptions, missing persons, terrorist acts, or other emergencies.

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Disaster Preparedness

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Fire and Rescue Services

Botetourt County is protected by 6 Volunteer Fire Departments, 4 Volunteer Rescue Squads and career staff, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week out of Fincastle, Troutville, and Buchanan. Covering over 548 square miles of varied terrain and population density, these groups are comprised of approximately 125 dedicated individuals who work closely together to provide the fastest and most advanced fire protection and EMS service possible. For information about volunteer opportunities, call the Volunteer Coordinator at (540) 928-2201.

Visit the Botetourt County Fire and EMS website.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Fire and Rescue Emergency Dispatch: 911
Poison Control Center: (800) 222-1222

OTHER

A map of Fire and Rescue Districts can be seen using the Botetourt County Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Note: this tool is not currently available to Netscape or Mac users.
It is the responsibility of property owners to provide suitable access for emergency service vehicles. View the Private Driveways Construction Guidelines. rev 07/04

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Emergency Communications / E911 Center

Completed in 2001, Botetourt County’s new Emergency Communications Center is equipped with a high level of security, backup power and communications resources, and utilizes modern radio equipment and telephone systems. Well staffed at all times, the Center has exceptional mapping capabilities, allowing dispatchers to quickly locate both landline and wireless callers, and direct personnel to emergency scenes.

For additional information, contact: Nicole Manspile, (540) 473-8630.

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Law Enforcement

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Department provides police protection for the County as well as for the incorporated towns of Fincastle, Troutville, and Buchanan. Accredited through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission, the force is comprised of 69 highly trained and dedicated law enforcement officers.