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Published September 13, 2023 at 9:26AM

Prince William fire and rescue: “On Wednesday, September 13th, at 10:00 a.m., the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue will hold its graduation ceremony for Recruit Class 2023-1 at the Grace Life Community Church, 9560 Linton Hall Road, in Bristow.”

“Battalion Chief Scott Arft will preside over the ceremony. Class 2023-1 consists of Fire and Rescue Technicians who successfully completed 32 weeks of academic and physical training at the Department’s Public Safety Training Center in Nokesville.”

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Smoke detector saves lives in townhouse fire

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 13, 2023 at 9:03AM

Prince William County fire and rescue: “Early this morning, units were dispatched for a townhouse fire in the 3000 block of Eagle Rock Court (Lake Ridge). Crews arrived on the scene a short time later and were met with smoke showing from the front of the structure. ”

“All occupants were out of the house after having been alerted by sounding smoke detectors. The occupants (2 adults and 3 children) were forced to evacuate from a second story window to the ground below prior to fire and EMS units arriving. Both of the adults were injured during their evacuation and transported to a nearby medical facility with non-life-threatening injuries.”

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2 displaced after fire in Lake Ridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 12, 2023 at 1:28PM

“[Monday, September 11, 2023, 10:45 AM] units were dispatched to the 12900 block of Orleans Street (Lake Ridge) for a house fire.

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2 adults displaced after fire in Dale City

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 1, 2023 at 11:55AM

Prince William fire and rescue: “Earlier this morning, units were dispatched to a townhouse on fire in the 4600 block of Whitaker Place. Crews arrived with fire to the rear of the home extending up into the attic. The fire was quickly brought under control. No injuries were reported. The home sustained major damage, and the Building Official declared the structure unsafe to occupy. The American Red Cross is assisting 2 adults who resided at the address. The Fire Marshal’s Office stated the fire was electrical in origin and was determined to be accidental.”

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Firefighter injured after blaze in North Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 28, 2023 at 10:59AM

Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department: “Just after 11:45 on Sunday, August 27th, units with Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) were dispatched for a reported structure fire in the 00 block Cliff Circle (Foxwood Village in North Stafford), reported by multiple callers. First arriving units marked the scene less than five minutes later and reported heavy fire from the front and side of a mobile home. Crews quickly made entry and brought the fire under control in approximately 10 minutes.”

“The residence was occupied by three people at the time of the fire, all were able to evacuate prior to the arrival of units. Two patients were evaluated, one was transported for non-life-threatening injuries. In total, five people were displaced and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. One firefighter was transported for non-life threatening injuries. The fire was investigated by Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office and determined to be accidental in nature. SCFR units were assisted on scene by Quantico Fire and Emergency Services.”

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2 displaced after lightning strike sparked fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 8, 2023 at 10:20AM

Prince William fire and rescue: “Yesterday evening [Monday, August 7, 2023], units were dispatched to the 8000 blk of Montour Heights Drive (Gainesville) for a reported townhome on fire. The home’s occupants had smelled smoke and were searching the home when heavy smoke was discovered in the attic. Crews arrived with fire showing and spreading to an adjoining home. Fire attack quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries reported. One residence sustained extensive damage, while the adjoining home suffered smoke and water damage. Both homes were posted unsafe to occupy by the Building Official. Two (2) adults were displaced. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined a lightning strike ignited the fire.”

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Pr. Wm. County firefighters seek to reduce unpopular 56-hour workweek under new bargaining rules

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 20, 2023 at 9:02AM

Prince William Times: “Prince William firefighters plan to negotiate shorter work weeks as a result of a recent update to the county’s collective bargaining ordinance that allows county staff to bargain over work schedules.”

“Mitch Nason, president of Prince William Professional Fire Fighters, a local chapter of the IAFF firefighters’ union, said that the union wants to reduce the firefighters’ 56-hour workweek down to a “sustainable level,” citing concerns about lack of sleep and overwork among firefighters.”

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Stafford volunteer firefighter hospitalized in stable condition

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 10, 2023 at 12:47PM | Updated July 10, 2023 at 1:52PM

The unidentified woman, a career firefighter in Louisa County, was ejected from a fire engine when it crashed on Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was taken to a hospital, where she is in stable condition.

The crash occurred in Louisa County, about an hour southwest of Stafford.

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Updated: 2 die in trailer crash; Police seek help

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 5, 2023 at 6:57AM | Updated July 5, 2023 at 7:40PM

Update — “The Virginia State Police is seeking the public’s help with the fatal crash that occurred Wednesday (July 5), in Stafford County. Trooper A. Roberts is investigating a crash that occurred at 4:42 a.m. on Interstate 95 northbound at the 136-mile marker when a collision occurred between a blue in color 2022 Freightliner tractor-trailer, a black in color 2014 Nissan Altima, and a red in color 2010 Subaru Forrester.”

Update 11:30 a.m. — “Interstate 95 northbound has reopened at exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) in Stafford County. The detour has been lifted. Two northbound lanes are open. A single lane, the right lane, will remain closed as part of the ongoing response to the earlier crash.”

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7 displaced after house fire behind Colonial Forge High School

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 5, 2023 at 6:52AM

Stafford County Fire and Rescue: “At 10:20 P.M. on Tuesday, July 4th, units with Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) were dispatched for a reported structure fire [behind Colonial Forge High School] in the 00 block Smelters Trace Road, near the intersection of Millrace Road and Woodcutters Road, reported by multiple callers.”

“First arriving units marked on scene approximately five minutes later and reported heavy fire from the roof and side of a two-story single-family home. Additionally, the fire spread to involve an adjacent single-family home. Crews switched to defensive firefighting tactics due to the structure being unstable, and a second alarm was struck, bringing additional resources to the scene. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes.”