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Welcome to the Official Website for Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Rescue

Since its establishment in 1975 the Department has
provided invaluable fire and rescue protection,
navigation sustainability services,
fire prevention education, and other services
to maintain a safe boating environment
to the greater Smith Mountain Lake community.
We now have a scanner feed on our website.
SMLMFR News, July 24
Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire Rescue now offers a live scanner feed on its website. This feature allows users to listen to all Fire, EMS, and Sheriff channels, also known as talkgroups. Listeners can choose to scan every available talkgroup or select specific ones, providing flexibility based on individual preferences.
The scanner is currently in a beta testing phase and may experience brief interruptions ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Updates to our Website
SMLMFR News, July 13
Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Rescue has implemented several updates to its website, with plans for ongoing enhancements to provide important information to the community.
The home page now features a ticker at the top displaying the current lake level. The ticker uses three colors to indicate lake conditions: green for levels between 0 and 3 feet below full pond, yellow for 3 to 6 feet, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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A Heartfelt Thank You to our Community for your Donations and Support
SMLMFR News, July 09
The Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Rescue Department extends its appreciation to everyone who has contributed donations and materials to support the ongoing dock project at headquarters. Community generosity has played a crucial role in making this project possible.
The project is not yet complete. Fundraising efforts continue to install the roof and boat lifts. Updates on the progress ... (Full Story & Photos)
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AEP Donates to SMLMFR Dock Fund
Member Joe Nunley, November 11
Rob Mann from American Electrical Power presents a check to Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire and Rescue Chief Todd Ohlerict to assist with the construction of a new dock at the firehouse. Also pictured are SMLMFR President Frank Geovannello and Vice President John Honaker.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Boating Safely
Member Joe Nunley, July 07
For anyone hoping to take a boat out this summer, take a safety course. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources shares some of the ways you can take those courses at the URL below.... (Full Story)
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SMLMFR Anniversary and Ribbon-cutting
Member Joe Nunley, June 03
The Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department held its 50th anniversary on Saturday in Moneta.
To celebrate, they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new building while christening their newest fire boat.... (Full Story)
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