Welcome to Stafford County Fire & Rescue

The all-hazards mission of the department is the safeguarding of life and property of the citizens and visitors of Stafford County through proactive application of community risk reduction services, responsive emergency fire and rescue services, and the operational support of the fire and rescue system and emergency preparedness plans of the county, the Commonwealth of Virginia and those of the United States of America. 

 


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Berea Fire & Rescue Station 12 Grand Opening & Community Open House JUNE 18 - A grand opening ceremony and open house for the community is scheduled for the Berea Fire and Rescue station located at 20 Sebring Drive in southern Stafford off of Route 17 on Saturday, June 21, 2008,beginning at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will start with remarks by the Chairman of the Stafford Board of Supervisors, George Schwartz,Fire and Rescue Chief Rob Brown and Willie G. Shelton, Executive ... (Full Story & Photos)

Dare Days 2008 at Pratt Park JUNE 12 - At the invitation of the Stafford County Sheriffs Office, the Fire and Rescue Department provided both operational support for fire and EMS as well as participation in the days activities to celebrate county 5th graders for successfully participating in the D.A.R.E. program. Career and volunteer personnel combined to staff the event, held at Pratt Park on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety JUNE 06 - With the impending high temperatures this weekend, and expectations for considerably more as the summer progresses, The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department urges all residents and visitors to the community to follow the guidelines and safety tips provided below. From the Center for Disease Control - Drink Plenty of Fluids During hot weather you will need to increase your fluid intake, ... (Full Story)

STAFFORD COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT URGES RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO USE CAUTION IN AND AROUND WATERWAYS MAY 23 - As public swimming pools open for the season, residential pools and hot tubs are uncovered for the first time, and the community starts to flock to ponds, lakes and rivers for recreational opportunities, the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department urges a heightened level of awareness to the dangers associated with these activities. With the abundance of marine/aquatic opportunities in Stafford ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hurricane Preparedness MAY 22 - Hurricane season begins June 1. Are you ready? Gov. Tim Kaine has proclaimed May 25-31 as Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week to encourage Virginians to prepare for the 2008 hurricane season. All residents should plan to protect themselves, their families and their pets in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm. Hurricane & Severe Storm Preparedness The Stafford County Fire and Rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

EMS Week Proclaimed by Board of Supervisors MAY 20 - In recognition of Emergency Medical Services Week, May 18-24, 2008, Stafford County Board of Supervisors Chairman George Schwartz presented a Proclamation to members of the Fire and Rescue Department on May 20, 2008. The American College of Emergency Physicians have chosen the theme for 2008 as "Your Life is Our Mission." This statement was chosen to recognize the commitment that emergency medical ... (Full Story & Photos)

Volunteer Firefighter Receives Presidential Award MAY 16 - Company 2 Volunteer Firefighter Laird Abbott was recently awarded a USA Freedom Corp -Military Volunteer Recognition Initiative award. Firefighter Abbotts accomplishments are outlined in the following award biography. Fire Major Laird Sloan Abbott, USAF HQ USAF/A9 Volunteer Firefighter Stafford Volunteer Fire Department Major Abbott has shown great service to each local community he has ... (Full Story)

Response and Recovery - May 8, 2008 Tornado MAY 11 - The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department continues to assist the communities affected by the recent tornado that caused severe damage to multiple neighborhoods, local businesses and places of worship. With damaged homes tallied at over 160, including over two dozen listed as untenable, and an estimated monetary damage report of over $15 million, there were miraculously only two minor injuries ... (Full Story & Photos)

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