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Addition to the Fire and Rescue Family

JUNE 08 - Battalion Chief John Ennis and his wife Jen welcomed the birth of their daughter, Abigail Jane Ennis born June 7, 2013 amd weighed in at 7.25 lbs and 18 inches long.... (Full Story & Photos)

Dangers of Driving through Flooded Roadways

JUNE 07 - Ironically, many drivers rescued from flood waters report that they were in a hurry to get home as a reason for tempting the danger of driving into water. However it looks, and despite what car commercials depict, driving into flood waters may be the most dangerous things one might ever try considering the following:

Most cars will float (and be swept away) in 18-24 inches of moving water. Trucks ... (Full Story & Photos)

2 Alarm Fire in the Aquia District

JUNE 06 - Stafford, VA – On Thursday June 6, 2013 at 2:29 p.m., Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a reported structure fire at 30 Maple Drive in the Stafford Oaks Townhomes. The first unit arrived on the scene at 2:32 p.m., finding a two story middle of the row townhome with fire throughout the home and extending to the adjacent homes. Firefighters mounted an aggressive interior ... (Full Story & Photos)

Two Rescued from Rappahannock River

MAY 26 - Stafford, VA – On May 25, 2013 at 12:40 hours Stafford County Fire and Rescue Units responded to the 400 block of Riverside Drive to assist Fredericksburg with a water rescue. At 12:43 hours units from the Falmouth Station arrived to find an adult male and young female in an overturned canoe that was lodged against a rock. Both occupants signaled that they were OK but needed assistance. A unified ... (Full Story & Photos)

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STAFFORD OFFICIALS URGE VISITORS TO USE EXTREME CAUTION NEAR THE RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER

MAY 24 -
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)


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)

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
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
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)

Outdoor Grilling Safety

APRIL 11 - There's nothing like outdoor grilling. It's one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Please select the link below and follow the simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.


http://www.staffordfirerescue.com/content/press/MR%20-%20Grilling%20Safety%20Tips%204-11-13.pdf

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Fire Chief Attends Event at the Capital Rotunda

APRIL 10 - Chief Lockhart and his wife attended a Reception to Honor Virginia's Fire and Emergency Medical Service Leaders at the State Rotunda.... (Full Story & Photos)

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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