Horizontal Mount
The standard orientation — mounted wide along a fence post, mailbox post, or driveway gate. Maximum visibility to drivers passing on the road.
- Best for fence posts and mailbox arms
- Wide format, easy to read at speed
- Reflective white numerals on blue
- Pre-drilled mounting holes
Vertical Mount
The upright orientation — ideal for narrow fence posts, T-posts, or tight entry columns where horizontal width is limited.
- Best for round posts and tight spaces
- Tall format, highly visible close-up
- Same reflective white numerals on blue
- Pre-drilled top and bottom holes
Every Second Counts
Fire crews and EMS lose critical time searching for an unmarked or hard-to-read address. A clear sign eliminates that delay entirely.
Visible Day and Night
Our signs use high-grade reflective material. Headlights illuminate them brightly at night — exactly when many emergencies happen.
Rural Roads Are Confusing
In Albemarle County's rural areas, GPS can be unreliable and road signs sparse. Your address sign is often the only landmark a crew has.
Supports Your Neighbors Too
Clear address signs speed up response for all emergency services — police, EMS, and fire. Everyone in your community benefits.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Heavy-gauge aluminum metal — rust-proof and weather-resistant |
| Color | Reflective blue background with white numerals Blue White |
| Lettering | High-visibility white reflective numerals |
| Orientation | Available in horizontal or vertical mount |
| Mounting | Pre-drilled holes for post, fence, or gate attachment |
| Visibility | Readable from both directions; retroreflective at night |
| Provider | North Garden Volunteer Fire Company — Station 3 |
Placement Best Practices
At the Road
Mount at the end of your driveway, at the road — not on the house. Responders need to find your driveway entrance first.
Both Directions
Visible from both north and south (or east and west). Angle signs toward the road or use two signs back-to-back.
Clear of Brush
Keep vegetation trimmed around the sign year-round. Overgrown bushes can fully hide a sign in summer months.
Height Matters
Mount at 4–5 feet off the ground — high enough to clear snowbanks and low brush, but within a driver's natural sight line.
Contact NGVFC
Email us at info@ngvfc.org or call 434-971-1583 to request a sign. Let us know your address and preferred orientation (horizontal or vertical).
We Confirm Your Order
A member of our team will confirm your address number and arrange sign production. We'll let you know when it's ready.
Pickup or Delivery
Pick up your sign at Station 3 (4907 Plank Rd, North Garden) or ask about delivery options when you order.
Install at Your Driveway Entrance
Mount your sign at the road, visible from both directions, cleared of brush, at 4–5 feet height. You're done — and your home is now easier for us to find.