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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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Look when you cook!!
PIO, November 25
Turkey Frying β Take Necessary Precautions
The Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday is just around the corner; a time when family and friends come together to celebrate all it has to offer including a home cooked meal. In the U.S., the number one cause of home fires and injuries are cooking fires. During the winter holiday season, home cooking fires increase with the peak day being Thanksgiving followed ... (Full Story)
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Be Safe - Hydrate!
PIO, July 16
The National Weather Service is forecasting a heat wave, with the added potential for showers and thunderstorms that may produce locally heavy rain and damaging wind.
A warm front will lift north of the area today, resulting in increasing heat and humidity; heat index values of 100 to 105 are likely Wednesday, and are possible Thursday.
The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Barry will bring increasing ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Chief Tom Wood Retires from SJVFD and RS after over 25 years of service
PIO, July 01
Yesterday, Chief Wood retired after over 25 years of dedication, service, and sacrifice to the citizens of Prince William County. Below is the text of Chief Wood's send off message from the county, delivered by Communications, KIW334:
"Attention all stations. It is a great pleasure to announce that as of 1800 on this date, after more than 25 years of service to Prince William County, Chief Thomas ... (Full Story)
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Hurricane Season Preparedness
PIO, June 04
Trying to reason with Hurricane Season? Read this:
Hurricane Season β Be Prepared, Stay Informed
Tomorrow marks the start of the 2019 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1st through November 30th annually. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a near-normal hurricane season this year, but βIt only takes one storm for our area to experience a ... (Full Story)
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Hangers and Sprinkler Heads -- a Hazardous Duo
PIO, May 08
Fire and rescue crews respond, daily, to numerous and various types of service calls to
include sprinkler activations in which some are initiated by fire and some are the result
of human error. An accidental sprinkler activation is often caused by the sprinkler head
being used to hang garments or support other objects. Although sprinkler heads
operate independently and activate when exposed to fire, ... (Full Story)
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