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Become a Volunteer Firefighter or EMT!
Want to serve your community? Want to work hard, gain valuable skills, and overcome new challenges? Consider joining Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad. Members receive free training, some tax relief, invaluable life skills, and so much more!
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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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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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A Crew Delivers
General Member Linda Rupp, January 13
On Saturday 1/13/18, Company 11 units were dispatched for a female in labor. Upon arrival Medic 511, Ambulance 511 and Engine 511 found a female in active labor with visible crowning, it quickly became apparent that she would deliver very soon. M511 Lieutenant announced "we are doing this right here right now". Quickly and calmly the ambulance and engine crews readied the obstetric (OB) kit while ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Supply lines from Engine 511 are connected and ready to activate Tower 524’s master stream.
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Units Dispatched to 2-Alarm House Fire
Vice President Drew Meadows, January 09
At 0354 on Tuesday morning, Engine 511 was dispatched to a house fire in Gainesville. As the engine approached the scene, the officer and driver could see heavy flames glowing through the pre-dawn fog. Engine 511 entered the scene from the opposite direction of the other arriving apparatus. The driver connected to a nearby hydrant and established a secondary water supply while the officer and firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Quick Response Stops Apartment Fire from Spreading
Vice President Drew Meadows, January 04
At 2325 hours on Thursday night, Engine 511, Ambulance 511, and Medic 511 were dispatched to a reported structure fire at Raven’s Crest Apartments. The engine arrived on scene and found an exterior stairwell fully involved. They deployed the 300 foot “apartment” line and initiated fire attack while Engine 501 and Engine 525 arrived on scene and extended additional lines. The engine crews quickly attacked ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Engine 511’s officer and firefighter put on their air masks while the driver charges the hose line for fire attack.
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E511's crew enters for fire attack, supported by RS521.
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Crews Battle House Fire in Extreme Cold
Chief Tom Wood, January 02
At approximately 0204, units from Stonewall, Manassas City, Manassas Park, Yorkshire, and Bristow were dispatched to a reported house fire on Damascus Drive. E511 arrived to find a single family home with smoke showing from all 4 sides and fire in the kitchen and attached sunroom. The occupant met the crew in the street and advised no one was in the house. E511 initiated fire attack, supported ... (Full Story & Photos)
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No Injuries from Train Striking Automobile
Vice President Drew Meadows, December 23
At 1830 hours on the day before Christmas Eve, the station emptied for a high speed train collision with an automobile. Dispatch reported that the incident was at the Rixlew Lane railroad crossing. As the Medic and Ambulance responded from another call, the engine crew geared up in full protective ensemble and rolled out for a possible entrapment scenario.
The Medic was the first to approach the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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