‘Compassion and care’: Amherst firefighters rescue kitten from sewer catch basin

Members of the Amherst Fire Department rescued a kitten from a sewer catch basin Saturday.
Amherst Bulletin

No more lone responders: Amherst adds four firefighters, plans to increase minimum staffing levels year-round

An Amherst firefighter driving an engine to a fire or other emergency ensures a prompt response, but once on scene, a single ...

Short-staffed Amherst Fire Department welcoming four new recruits

The goal is to reach a minimum staffing level of ten people per shift within two years ...
The Telegraph

Amherst Police and Fire Logs

• On June 14, 2025 at 1535 hours, the Amherst Police Department responded to a single vehicle accident on Spring Road. No injuries were reported. • On June 15, 2025 at 1252 hours, the Amherst Police ...
The Telegraph

Amherst Police and Fire Logs for Nov. 6-13

On October 30, 2024 at 0632 hours, the Amherst Police Department responded to a single vehicle accident on Route 101A (car v. deer). No injuries were reported. On November 3, 2024 at 1414 hours, the ...
Yahoo

Amherst County fire leaves one dead, one severely injured

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Amherst County’s Emergency Communications Center was notified about a residential structure fire that reported somebody possibly being trapped in the residence. At 10:30 p ...