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Today we want to recognize an incredible accomplishment by these dedicated young men and women who completed the Stafford County Fire and Rescue High School Firefighter Academy. This achievement represents far more than just time spent in a classroom. These students committed countless hours outside of school, sacrificing evenings and weekends while still maintaining their academic responsibilities ... (Full Story & Photos)

Stafford Volunteer Fire Department is proud to congratulate our Assistant Rescue Chief, Mike Hertel, on being officially released as a full-fledged Paramedic!

Earning the certification is a major accomplishment, but becoming fully released to practice is another critical step. After certification, every EMT and Paramedic must complete a release process with our Operational Medical Director, demonstrating ... (Full Story & Photos)

Moments like this are never expected, but they are truly appreciated more than words can express. Acts of kindness and support from our community remind us why we do what we do and reinforce the strong bond between those who serve.

To our local Marine — thank you for recognizing the sacrifices our volunteers make to help keep this community safe. Your generosity, support, and continued commitment ... (Full Story & Photos)

At the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, our EMS providers are everyday people from our community who chose to step forward and make a difference when someone is having the worst day of their life.

As an EMT, you are trained to provide emergency medical care, assess patients, control bleeding, manage airway emergencies, perform CPR, assist with life-saving interventions, and provide compassionate ... (Full Story & Photos)

But there is another critical member of that crew — the Ambulance Driver.

At the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, ambulance drivers are highly trained members who play a vital role in emergency response and patient safety. These members are responsible for safely operating emergency vehicles under stressful and rapidly changing conditions, navigating traffic, positioning apparatus on scenes, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Becoming a Paramedic is not easy… and that is exactly why they are so respected in the field of public safety and healthcare.

After first becoming an EMT, Paramedic students often complete 12–18 months (or more) of advanced education involving:
• Classroom instruction
• Clinical rotations in hospitals
• Emergency room experience
• Intensive hands-on patient care training
• Ambulance field internships

Paramedics ... (Full Story & Photos)

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EMTs are often the very first people to arrive when someone in our community is having their worst day. Whether it’s a medical emergency, vehicle crash, cardiac arrest, traumatic injury, or assisting during fires and disasters, EMTs provide critical lifesaving care before a patient ever reaches the hospital.

Becoming an EMT-Basic is more achievable than many people think. Most EMT courses can ... (Full Story & Photos)

This is a great opportunity for current and former members of Stafford County Fire & Rescue to come together, share stories, reconnect with old friends, and enjoy some fellowship over a cup of coffee and donuts. Events like these help preserve the traditions, memories, and strong relationships that make the fire and rescue service such a special family.

Whether you served years ago, are still actively ... (Full Story & Photos)

From life-threatening emergencies to moments where compassion and reassurance matter just as much as medical care, EMS professionals stand ready 24/7 to serve others before themselves. Whether career or volunteer, these dedicated providers bring knowledge, calm under pressure, teamwork, and heart to every response.

We especially want to recognize the incredible EMS personnel here in Stafford County ... (Full Story & Photos)

This incredible event brought together nearly 4,000 runners, along with countless spectators, volunteers, law enforcement officers, neighboring fire and rescue agencies, military partners, hospital staff, and public safety personnel all working behind the scenes to ensure a safe and successful race day.

Moments like this highlight what the fire and rescue service is truly about — showing up early, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Between multiple calls throughout the night, crews still made time to sharpen critical skills and continue training.

Members spent time over at Ms. Charolette’s pond practicing turbo drafting operations. Turbo drafting is one of the many methods we use to establish a water supply in areas where fire hydrants are not available. Using ponds, pools, and other static water sources allows our crews to ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The members of Stafford Volunteer Fire Department would like to encourage everyone to come out and support the upcoming Pancake Breakfast hosted by Brooke Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, May 16th from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

For generations, this breakfast has been a true staple of the Brooke community and a long-standing tradition for Brooke Volunteer Fire Department. It’s more than just ... (Full Story & Photos)

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A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our Food Truck Night & Open House last night at Stafford Volunteer Fire Department! We truly enjoyed spending the evening with our community, showing off the different apparatus from Mountain View Rescue Squad, Widewater Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Stafford County Emergency Management, Stafford County CERT, and other Stafford County Fire and Rescue support ... (Full Story & Photos)

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To the moms who serve our community, the moms who support us from home, and the moms who are always there to lift others up with strength, love, and sacrifice — today we celebrate you.

Whether you’re answering calls beside us, cheering us on from the sidelines, or holding everything together behind the scenes, your dedication never goes unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do for your families, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Trainings like this are important because they allow our members to practice different scenarios and multiple ways to accomplish the same objective — ensuring we can adapt quickly and effectively on the fireground.

Whether it’s operating from hydrants, drafting from static water sources, or utilizing aerial master streams, we train to be ready when our community needs us most.

At Stafford Volunteer ... (Full Story & Photos)