EDITOR’S NOTE: The Gazette-Journal is taking a look at some of the people that make Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue such a vital service to the residents and businesses of lower Gloucester County. This week, we spoke to Blake Fleming.
Abingdon Volunteer firefighter Blake Fleming has spent the past dozen years volunteering his time with fire departments and plans to continue serving for the foreseeable future.
Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue member Blake Fleming has been a volunteer with the department for the past four years. As both a volunteer firefighter and active duty Coast Guard member, he has dedicated his life to helping others.
Fleming volunteer firefighting started out 12 years ago in Isle of Wight County with the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department. With his career, Fleming and his family ended up moving to Juneau, Alaska, where he volunteered with Capital City Fire and Rescue, before moving back to Virginia.
“I enjoy running calls, being able to go and help people; r...