Firefighters from multiple localities work together to put out car fire at Prince George college

DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Firefighters from multiple localities worked together to tackle a car fire on Richard Bland College's campus on Wednesday.

At around 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, firefighters with Prince George County Fire and EMS responded to Richard Bland College's campus after receiving multiple reports about a vehicle fire.

While on the way, dispatch informed the Prince George firefighters that the vehicle fire was located within Dinwiddie County Fire and EMS' jurisdiction. The Prince George crews were the first at the scene, quickly followed by Dinwiddie, as well as Petersburg Fire Rescue and Emergency Services crews.

The fire was put out quickly before it could spread. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Sept. 3 vehicle fire on Richard Bland College's campus in Dinwiddie County. (Photo: Prince George County Fire and EMS)

Sept. 3 vehicle fire on Richard Bland College's campus in Dinwiddie County. (Photo: Prince George County Fire and EMS)

Sept. 3 vehicle fire on Richard Bland College's campus in Dinwiddie County. (Photo: Prince George County Fire and EMS)

Sept. 3 vehicle fire on Richard Bland College's campus in Dinwiddie County. (Photo: Prince George County Fire and EMS)

Prince George firefighters continued to respond to this fire despite it being outside of their jurisdiction because of existing regional mutual aid agreements.

"This incident demonstrates how mutual aid agreements provide critical benefits for fire departments and the communities they serve," Prince George fire officials said. "These agreements enable rapid deployment of additional resources and personnel, ensuring help is available wherever it is needed most, even across jurisdictional lines. Mutual aid strengthens relationships and coordination between neighboring agencies, ultimately enhancing public safety and providing peace of mind that no community faces emergencies alone."

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If your vehicle ever catches fire while you’re on the road, remember these tips from the U.S. Fire Administration:

1. Pull over. As soon as you are safely able to do so, pull over and turn off the engine.
2. Get out. Get everyone who is inside the vehicle out of it.
3. Do not try to fight the fire. Do not try to put the flames out. Do not open the hood or trunk if you think the fire is under there, as it could cause the fire to grow.
4. Get away and stay away. Move everyone at least 100 feet away from the vehicle, remaining aware of any nearby traffic. Do not return to the vehicle for any reason.
5. Call for help. As soon as you are out of the vehicle and at a safe distance, call 911.