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Our Mission
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 fire, rescue and emergency medical 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. - J. Robert Brown, Chief
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LIFE SAVING TIPS WHEN USING ALTERNATE POWER & HEATING DEVICES
FEBRUARY 06
- The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Departments urgently reminds the community that improper use of space heaters, generators and other non-traditional heating devices is hazardous, and may prove deadly.
Throughout the current winter storm, Stafford County alone has seen residential power outages ranging from several hundred to thousands at any given time. While utility crews are working around ... (Full Story)
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Stafford Prepares, Monitors and Responds to Winter Storm
FEBRUARY 05
- In anticipation of the impending winter storm, Stafford County Fire and Rescue initiated the opening of the counties Joint Operations Center (JOC) on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 1000 hours. Led by Fire Chief Rob Brown as the Incident Commander, the JOC is operating under a Unified Command system bringing law enforcement, utilities, transportation, public works and other vital partners together ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Winter safety could save lives
FEBRUARY 04
- From our Partners in Safety at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management -
RICHMOND, VA – The approaching winter storm will bring hazardous conditions to Virginia, ranging from freezing rain and high winds to sleet, snow and ice. Residents should take the time now to look at their specific needs and talk with their families and neighbors about what they would do in an emergency.
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BLOCKED FIRE HYDRANTS - HELP FIREFIGHTERS BY CLEARING THE SNOW
DECEMBER 22
- The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department asks the community for assistance in clearing snow from around fire hydrants in their neighborhood.
The large amount of snow accumulation, combined with the after-effects of plowing roads and parking lots has left many local fire hydrants partially or completely buried in snow. This of course creates a challenge for responding firefighters. Critical ... (Full Story & Photos)
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AFTER THE STORM - HEALTH AND SAFETY
DECEMBER 21
- The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department offers the following "After the Storm" safety information from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Wear Protective Gear
• Wear cold weather appropriate clothing like gloves, heavy coat and snow boots.
• Wear earplugs or protective headphones to reduce risk from equipment noise. Equipment such as chain saws, backhoes and snow blowers ... (Full Story)
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