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Firefighters’ new contract could mean higher taxes or cuts elsewhere

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County's Fire & Rescue System Engine 23. [Courtesy of PWCFRS]

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Prince William County supervisors will decide on October 7 whether to approve an amended labor contract with county firefighters. This deal carries millions in new costs and could affect taxpayers.

The contract with Local 2598 of the International Association of Fire Fighters updates pay scales, specialty stipends, and referral bonuses for fire and rescue personnel. County staff estimate that the changes will add approximately $3 million in costs in fiscal year 2027 and increase to $5.8 million by fiscal year 2028.

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Join the fun at the Fire & Rescue Fall Expo in Woodbridge

By Press Release
Prince William County's Fire & Rescue System Engine 23. [Courtesy of PWCFRS]

The Expo will feature public safety agencies from across the region, including Manassas Park, Quantico, Haymarket, Occoquan, and Dumfries. Attendees can explore various vehicles and unique apparatuses not commonly seen by the public.

Visitors will enjoy interactive activities, live music, and food trucks, making it a perfect family-friendly outing. The event aims to provide vital safety information and resources to keep the community informed and safe.

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Townhouse Fire Near Manassas Displaces Five, Injures One

By Potomac Local News

Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a large townhouse fire on Whitemoss Drive near Manassas on Saturday evening. Crews arrived just after 8:30 p.m. to find heavy flames in the back of the home quickly spreading inside.

A second alarm was called to help fight the blaze. All residents escaped safely, but one adult was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The home suffered extensive damage and was declared unsafe to occupy, along with an adjoining townhouse.

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Budget Director Wants to Restructure the Fire Levy Fund in Prince William

By Caitlyn Meisner
Prince William County's Fire & Rescue System Engine 23. [Courtesy of PWCFRS]

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Two House Fires Displace Multiple Families in Prince William County

By Potomac Local News
A firefighter uses a ladder truck to extinguish flames from the upper level of a Bristow-area home on Lavender Flower Court. The fire displaced six people and left the house uninhabitable. [Prince William Fire & Rescue photo]

The first fire occurred at 8:46 a.m. on July 20 in the 2300 block of West Longview Drive in Woodbridge. Crews arrived to find fire showing from the front of the home. All occupants had exited the house after being alerted by working smoke detectors.

Two adults, who lived in the basement where the fire originated, were transported to a local hospital for treatment. In total, five adults and three children were displaced by the fire, which caused moderate damage to the home. A building official has deemed the residence unsafe to occupy. The Red Cross is assisting those affected, and the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.

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Meet Prince William County’s Newest Firefighters

By Jazbia Chaudhry

BRISTOW, Va. – The Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue just celebrated a major milestone for its newest recruits. On Wednesday, May 7, Recruit Class 2024-3 officially graduated in a ceremony held at Grace Life Community Church in Bristow.

According to a press release from the department, the ceremony was led by Battalion Chief Scott Arft and honored 26 individuals who completed 30 weeks of demanding training. Their preparation included over 1,500 hours of instruction in fire response, emergency medical services, and specialized rescue techniques at the Public Safety Training Center in Nokesville.

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Amtrak Train Collides with Pickup Truck at Bristow Crossing; Driver Hospitalized

By Potomac Local News
Emergency crews work to extricate a driver from a pickup truck after it was struck by an Amtrak train at a railroad crossing on Bristow Road near Manassas on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The driver was transported to a regional hospital with injuries. No one on board the train was hurt. Photo courtesy of Prince William County Fire and Rescue.

BRISTOW, Va. — A pickup truck driver was hospitalized Tuesday morning after a collision with an Amtrak train near the Bristow Road railroad crossing, just south of Manassas.

According to Prince William County Fire and Rescue, the crash occurred at 9:21 a.m. on April 15, 2025. A southbound Amtrak train had departed Manassas Station only minutes before when it struck a privately owned pickup truck at the crossing on Bristow Road, east of Nokesville Road.

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Crews Respond to Major Gas Leak Outside Manassas at QTS Data Center

By Uriah Kiser

Emergency crews remained on scene late into the evening Monday after a major gas leak was reported at the QTS data center just outside the City of Manassas.

Prince William County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 9540 Godwin Drive at 2:10 p.m. for reports of a gas leak. As of 9 p.m., units were still actively working the scene.

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Firefighters in Aging Stations, Wearing Old Gear: County Leaders Look to Upgrade

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Fire Chief Thomas LaBelle presented an ambitious plan to replace aging fire stations, upgrade firefighting equipment, and implement a systemwide approach to purchasing fire apparatus during a Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) work session on Tuesday.

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