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Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones e-cigarettes, toys, smoke alarms and cars. If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can overheat, catch fire, or explode.  Did you know? You should store lithium-ion batteries at room temperature when possible. Do not charge them at temperatures below 32 degrees […]

Nokesville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department mourned the loss of former Rescue Chief (RC) Michael Fields. Fields passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at UVA Charlottesville hospital. Rescue Chief Fields was transported on our retired 1992 Seagrave Wagon 5 from Pierce Funeral Home, with a fire department escorted precession passing under an American Flag

Congratulations to Firefighters Tyler Sanitra and Rory Nelson on graduating from the recruit academy! These gentlemen have worked impressively hard to achieve their certifications and will now be riding to become released Engine Company Firemen in the field! Also, further congratulations to Firefighter Nelson on graduating as the Top Recruit in his class! The Top

There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. July (15%) was the peak month for grill fires, followed by June (14%), May (13%) and August (12%). Follow these simple tips to ensure safe grilling: Be Prepared Keep your grill clean

April 14, 2025, Nokesville Volunteers responded to an auto salvage yard fire on Dumfries Road with our Canteen Unit to provide refreshments and drinks to the crews on scene. Volunteers from Dumfries-Triangle Volunteer Fire Department (dumfriesfire.com) also assisted. Volunteers from both stations worked together to ensure the crews were fed well to continue battling the

March 22, 2025 – Nokesville volunteer members and their families came together for our Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony at Stonewall Golf Club. We gathered to celebrate our accomplishments, and enjoy each other’s company over dinner, drinks, and dancing! Some career staff from our stations also joined us. We were also joined by a VIPs

The simple action of closing a door can significantly slow the spread of fire and smoke, giving you and your family extra time to escape. Why Does Closing the Door Matter? A fire needs oxygen to burn, and an open door provides a clear pathway for flames and toxic smoke to spread rapidly. In fact,

We would like to congratulate our newest firefighter, William “Will” Ragland, for graduating from the Prince William County Volunteer Fire Recruit Class, along with the other recruits. Will committed hundreds of hours attending class and studying for the rigorous written and practical tests. Nokesville Leadership is excited to see Will progress in his volunteer career.

This past weekend, during the snowstorm, Nokesville Volunteers staffed extra units, including three pickup trucks (Utility Trucks) equipped with snow plows, so that our staffed units could safely respond to emergency calls. They also responded to emergency calls to plow roads that had not been plowed, so crews and apparatus could reach the citizen needing

Nokesville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department wants to thank our Gainesville, Bristow, and Nokesville communities for donating 4,771 toys to the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Toys for Tots organization. For the sixth year in a row and since the campaign began in 2019, Nokesville Station 25 collected the most toys in 2024 among all