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The Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad has proudly served the citizens of Prince William County since April 1971. The department is dedicated to the preservation of life and property through education, quality emergency medical care, and effective fire suppression and hazard mitigation. Last year the department responded to over 5,000 calls for service. This would not have been possible without the support of our community. Please consider making a financial contribution below and help us continue to provide critical services to our community.
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town December 22 & 23, 2018
Public Information Officer Amy Tarte, December 14
Santa Claus will be coming to ride along with Stonewall Jackson Volunteers throughout our community on Saturday, December 22nd and Sunday, December 23rd between 10am and 4pm each day. Listen for the sirens and please remember safety is Santa's #1 priority. Please make sure kids have adult supervision when they hear Santa coming down the street.
Santa will be visiting the Sudley and West Gate areas ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Assistant Chief Nick Kelly (left) and Chief Tom Wood (right) and their wives (center) kick back to enjoy America’s past time.
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Members Enjoy Potomac Nationals Outing
Vice President Drew Meadows, July 14
On Saturday, July 14, members gathered and relaxed for a night of fun to watch the Potomac Nationals win 9-5. Volunteering together at Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad connects people from all walks of life. For many members, their crews at Stonewall are a second “fire family,” and it’s nights and events like this baseball game that allow members to stop and enjoy their ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Passing of Charter Member Ivan Cook
PIO Amy Tarte, June 01
It is with great sadness that the Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad announce the passing of Charter Member Ivan Cook on May 30th, 2018. Ivan was one of the original 47 members of our Department accepted into membership February 9, 1970. Throughout his many years of service and since retiring, he has remained a mentor and friend to many of us in the department. Ivan was ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Charter Member, Ivan Cook
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House Fire in Nokesville
Chief Tom Wood, May 07
At approximately 0255 on May 7, units from Nokesville, Lake Jackson, Coles District, Bristow, Manassas City, Buckhall, Evergreen, and Stonewall were dispatched to a reported house fire on Windy Ridge Place in Nokesville. E505 arrived with smoke showing on all sides and advanced a handline for fire attack in the large single family dwelling, backed up by E507. TWR501, TWR525, and RS506 entered to ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Large Mulch Fire Makes a Long Night
Technician Evan Neff, April 06
At 4:36 pm Friday afternoon units from Nokesville (E525, E505, B525), Stonewall Jackson (E511), Lake Jackson (E507, B507), Gainesville (E504, B504), Haymarket (E524), Evergreen (E515), Buckhall (B516), and Dumfries-Triangle (CP503) along with mutual aid from Fauquier County (E1110, B1110) were dispatched to box 2552 for a brush fire off of Piney Branch Lane near Balls Ford Road. That fire quickly ... (Full Story & Photos)
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The view from Balls Ford Road
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The column of smoke rises over the car/house fire as the engine and truck crews move in to extinguish and stop the fire. A smoke column is a clear indicator that crews are approaching a working incident, and crews have to prepare mentally to work quickly and efficiently to save lives and property.
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Weekend Crew Does It All!
Vice President Drew Meadows, March 17
What do EMTs and firefighters do between calls at the fire station? A great way to experience the life of a local first responder is to learn about a weekend shift, or “duty crew,” at Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Weekend duty crews are always busy! When our professional volunteers are not responding to fires, medical emergencies, or public assistance calls, they are ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Volunteer Chief's Concerned with Proposed Career 56 hour Work Week
Chief, Tom Wood, February 21
On February 20, 2018, the County Executive Officer presented a budget which replaces volunteer staffing by "transitioning daytime units to 24-hours" with career staff coverage at a significant cost to the taxpayers. The dedicated volunteers of Prince William County believe it is irresponsible and unnecessary to spend any taxpayer dollars to provide a service the county currently receives for free. ... (Full Story)
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Firefighters and EMTs from Ambulance 511 and Engine 511 prepare to meet the flight crew from AirCare.
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Back-to-Back Shootings for Wednesday Night Crew
Captain Steven King, January 31
Shortly before and after midnight, the Wednesday night crew responded to two unrelated shootings. Sadly, the victim of the first shooting incident was deceased upon arrival.
Less than an hour later, Engine 511, Ambulance 511 and Medic 511, were again dispatched to a second, unrelated shooting. While EMTs and paramedics from Stonewall Jackson VFD&RS and the Prince William County Department of Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)
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