Gretna Fire & Rescue is SO excited to announce something brand new for our community…

🎉 Our FIRST EVER Pocketbook Bingo Night! 🎉

📅 Mark your calendars for May 2, 2026 — you do NOT want to miss this!

🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM
🎱 Bingo Starts: 6:00 PM

We’re bringing the fun, the prizes, and the purses! 👜🔥

🎟️ Purchase your tickets online here:
👉 https://givebutter.com/GFRBINGO

⚠️ We will have ... (Full Story & Photos)

Due to winter storm conditions, Gretna Fire & Rescue will open an Emergency Warming Center for community members in need.

🕗 Hours:
Saturday, January 24
Sunday, January 25
Monday, January 26
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location:
Gretna Fire & Rescue
122 East Gretna Road
Gretna, VA 24557

What to Know Before You Come:
• No food will be provided — you may bring food and snacks
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New year means a brand new schedule of fundraisers!
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We’ve got some exciting new fundraisers scheduled this year❗️Be sure to mark these dates on your calendars so you don’t miss them 📌

We appreciate your continued support and couldn’t do this without you. We hope to see you many times in 2026❗️... (Full Story & Photos)

🚒 Gretna Fire & Rescue – 2026 Officers 🚑

We’re proud to announce our 2026 Officer lineup, representing both our Operations and Administrative leadership. These dedicated members will continue leading our department with professionalism, commitment, and pride.

Operations
• Chief – Ben Meeks
• Deputy Fire Chief – Ryan Crews
• Deputy EMS Chief – Matt Carter
• Fire Captain – Derek Witcher
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🎅 Join Us for Breakfast with Santa! 🎄
Bring your family out to Gretna Fire & Rescue on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 8:00–11:00 AM for a morning full of Christmas cheer! Enjoy a free, home-cooked breakfast featuring all your favorites — bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy, and pancakes — plus your choice of orange juice, chocolate milk, coffee, or water.

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GFR is holding our annual Stew and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 18th. The stew will be Pre-Order ONLY and the bake sale items will be first come first served.

To Pre-Order your stew, please use the link below or contact us at (434) 444-7042.

https://forms.gle/B6THASUct3Rv9UtUA

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We’re excited to share Gretna Fire & Rescue’s official website with the community. Here you’ll find updates on upcoming events, news from the department, and ways to get involved or support our volunteers.

Our team is made up of neighbors and friends who are proud to serve Gretna and the surrounding area. This site is another way to stay connected with the people and mission behind the uniform.

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