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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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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 – 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 “It 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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Kyle Wilson
PIO, April 16
Today, we remember the life of Firefighter Kyle R. Wilson. Firefighter Wilson was killed in a house fire while searching for trapped occupants on April 16th 2007.
Although Firefighter Wilson is gone, his memory and legacy lives on not only in Prince William County, but the Fire Service in its entirety.
Rest In Peace, Brother. You will never be forgotten.... (Full Story & Photos)
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