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STAFFORD OFFICIALS URGE VISITORS TO USE EXTREME CAUTION NEAR THE RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER
MAY 24
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Stafford, Va. – As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, Stafford officials urge all visitors to the Rappahannock River to use extreme caution. Extra rain is predicted over the next few days and could cause dangerous conditions on the river.
More than 80 individuals have drowned in the Rappahannock River since 1972. Public safety officials are especially concerned over the next few days because ... (Full Story)
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National Safe Boating Week May 18-24, 2013 Time to Remember Life Jackets Save Lives
MAY 16
- Richmond, VA — National Safe Boating Week is May 18 - 24, 2013, and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is reminding all boaters to remember some important safety tips this boating season. One of the best ways for boaters to stay safe is to always wear a life jacket while on the water. A significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive ... (Full Story & Photos)
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L-R Front Recruits Griffin, LaMond, Grimes, Laganga, Doherty, Rice, Clark, Taylor, Lt. Hartle, Tech II Hines
L-R Back Row Chief Grainger, Lt. Warren, Recruits Wells, Moreland, Kline, Stone, Commers, Long, McLaughlin and Master Tech Locher
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Recruit Class 7 Graduates
MAY 06
- Stafford Va - On April 25, 2013 Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department held a graduation ceremony at Colonial Forge High School for its seventh recruit academy. During the twenty-two week academy the students successfully completed Firefighter I&II, EMT-B, Hazardous Material Operations, Mayday Firefighter Down, Vehicle Awareness and Operations EVOC, Introduction to Technical Rescue and numerous ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Tractor Trailer Fire on the Interstate
APRIL 07
- On April 6, 2013 Quantico and Stafford County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to a large vehicle fire in the area of I95 South at the 147. Quantico Engine 533 was the first arriving finding a tractor trailer with its cargo consisting of large bales of cardboard on fire. The fire also sparked a brush fire involving the median and woodlands adjacent to I-95.
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April is National Autism Month
APRIL 01
- Join Autism Speaks in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and Light It Up Blue to help shine a light on autism. Whether it's your front porch or your local city hall, an office party or a banquet, the whole world is going blue to increase awareness about autism.
Light It Up Blue, in its third year, is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Residential Fire in the Widewater District
MARCH 31
- Stafford, VA – On Sunday March 31, 2013 at 1:33:38 a.m., Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a reported structure fire at 31 Bloomington Lane in the Stonebridge at Widewater Subdivision. The first unit arrived on scene within six minutes reporting fire through the roof of a two story single family. Firefighters mounted an aggressive interior attack, after a partial roof ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Ready Virginia Has a New App
MARCH 29
- Stafford Fire and Rescue's Emergency Management Division urges employees and residents to be "mobile ready" for disasters with a new app from Ready Virginia. The app gives those who use smart phones and tablets a convenient way to prepare for disasters and to stay informed during emergencies with the latest information.
The Ready Virginia app for iPhone and Android mobile devices provides emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Osprey Rescued From Antenna
MARCH 22
- On March 19, 2013 the Stafford County Fire and Rescue units assisted the Stafford County Animal Control Officers with an unusual rescue. A large Osprey was perched on an antenna atop the water tower at the Aquia Water Treatment facility. At some point the Osprey's talons became tangled within the antenna wires preventing it from taking flight. The Stafford County Utilities staff determined they ... (Full Story & Photos)
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