A group of canoeists was pulled from the river late Saturday night by the water rescue team. Having capsized and lost their canoe, the group was able to swim to a small island. After several hours of shouting for help, they got the attention of a Powhatan deputy at Watkins Landing, who then notified Goochland dispatch. The group was pulled to safety using a rope throw bag. This was the latest of several river rescues completed by the team, and highlights several river safety basics:

- Tell someone when you expect to be back, and to call for help if you have not returned in a reasonable amount of time.

- Have the proper life preservers.

- Bring a radio or cell phone and keep it in a waterproof bag, accessible in emergencies.

- Know the river and your skill level.

Manakin crews responded to Centerville's first due for a barn on fire. The fire had progressed undetected for some time, and when Engine 31 arrived on the scene, the barn was heavily involved. Several units from Manakin arrived shortly after and helped set up defensive opperations. Using 31's compressed air-foam system (CAFS), the fire was knocked down in only a few minutes. No injuries were reported.

On Tuesday afternoon, Goochland water rescue units were dispatched to the James River just east of the i288 bridge for a report of a man holding onto a capsized canoe. Squad 17, Boat 1, and WR1 responded from Manakin. Boat 1 was sent to find citizens swimming with a canoe. Inncident was quickly terminated there after.

Wendsday morning E12, S17, T16, E32, and R30 responded for report of a working structure fire at Hallmark YC. Engine 12 arrived 1st on scene reporting smoke showing from the rear corner of the complex. Crews found fire contained to a single unit and had it under control in a few minutes.

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