Henrico first responders answer over 150 calls during snowstorm
Dec 09, 2025
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Henrico County first responders answered over 150 calls during Monday's snowstorm.
On Monday, Dec. 8, the second snowfall of the season hit much of Virginia. While many enjoyed their snow day, first responders -- like those with the Henrico County Division of Fire -- w
ere out in the thick of the storm working hard to ensure public safety.
According to officials, between 7 a.m. on Monday and 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Henrico crews on the C-shift took 128 EMS calls and 24 fire-related calls. Two-thirds of those calls came in during the first 12 hours of the shift.
Henrico first responders hard at work during and after a Dec. 8 snowstorm. (Photos: Henrico County Division of Fire)Henrico first responders hard at work during and after a Dec. 8 snowstorm. (Photos: Henrico County Division of Fire)Henrico first responders hard at work during and after a Dec. 8 snowstorm. (Photos: Henrico County Division of Fire)
"When seconds counted, our firefighters were there to stabilize patients, save lives and act fast during weather-related emergencies," fire officials said.
MORE: Henrico sees over 40 crashes amid second winter storm of the season
Virginians are encouraged to continue to stay off the roads -- which remain icy and hazardous -- unless absolutely necessary. If you must go out, you should use extreme caution.
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