Our History

In the spring of 1953, after two large fires in the Round Hill community, two gentlemen were sitting under the shade trees of a home on Poorhouse Road talking. One said, "This community needs some sort of fire protection." These two men started talking to other residents of the area and decided to have a community meeting. The meeting was held in August of 1953 at Round Hill Community Center with approximately 50 people in attendance. Garland Cather was appointed Acting President to get things started.

In October of that year, we were issued a Charter from the State of Virginia. In November, Mr. D.L. Bowers was elected to be the first President of Round Hill Community Fire Company. The Company purchased a 1953 pick-up from Earl Shade & Co. and constructed a fire truck for calls with a homemade tank (235 gallon), a Hale F22 Portable Pump, and 150 ft. of 1-1/2" hose. We were ready to fight fire. The first big one didn't take place until the summer of 1954 being the Bond Parking shed on Indian hollow Road.

In 1957 the Fire Company built the station where we are now located. Prior to this we housed the truck in a small garage along Rt. 50 just east of the present station. During the following years, equipment has been replaced and upgraded to meet needs for residents protection.

In the 1980's, we started in the First Responder Program which allowed us to give the area Emergency Medical Service. We then upgraded and added Emergency Medical Technicians to serve the area, For approximately 6 years, we ran an ambulance as a satellite station for the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad from our station. In 1987 a new Pierce Pumper was purchased for better fire suppression.

In the 1990's we decided to purchase our own Ambulance to better serve the residents of our area. In 1996 we added a Rescue Engine to the fleet. At the present time we have 24 hour coverage. There are always two paid personnel (supplied by Frederick County) on duty to respond to calls.

Currently, we operate seven pieces of apparatus which are an Engine Company, Rescue Engine Company, an Attack, two Medic Units, and two Quick Response Units.

We are now in the process of designing and planning a new station to serve the Round Hill Community. This new station is a much needed improvement to the Fire Company.