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July 4, 2024 – Crews from Nokesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue staffing Ambulance 505 and Gator 505 assisted the City of Manassas at their Celebration America Event 2024. An estimated 30,000 people watched the largest fireworks display in Northern Virginia. Our Volunteers worked through the heat, humidity, and rain showers to provide medical coverage. We […]

Fireworks and sparklers are a beloved tradition in many celebrations, yet they pose serious dangers to users, children, pets, and the environment. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) strongly urges everyone to leave pyrotechnic displays to the professionals. Individuals found responsible for starting wildfires with fireworks can face severe penalties, including liability for all

This past Monday, June 24th, Christian Crespo, graduated from the Volunteer Recruit Class 24200. Christian spent over 400 hours to complete training. While attending class he was assigned to a crew and staffed units when not in class. This helped him get more hands-on training and respond to emergency calls. The Nokesville Leadership Team is

June 5th, 2024 | During the last Company Meeting, Chief Schiro promoted Jake Thomas to Sergeant effective immediately. Sergeant Thomas not only volunteers many hours staffing units, but he is also the Building and Grounds Committee Chair. He spends countless hours ensuring our stations are operational 100% of the time. He spends time scheduling maintenance

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. It can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Learn simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling. Check out the video

Nokesville participated in the 97th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Firefighters’ Parade on Friday evening, May 3, 2024, in historic Old Town Winchester. This is among one of the largest firefighters’ parades in the nation. The festival attracts crowds more than 250,000 people over 10 days. The parade includes modern and antique fire apparatus. Tower 525

May is Wildfire Awareness Month. This is a great time to prepare for the possibilities of wildfires impacting your area. Wildfire Awareness is crucial for communities living in fire prone areas. It involves understanding the risks, preparing evacuation plans, maintaining defensible space around properties, and being vigilant about fire hazards. Education and proactive measures are key

This past weekend Nokesville Volunteers spent two long days unpacking and assembling new tables and chairs at our Community Halls at Station 5 and 15. They unpacked and assembled 14 pallets consisting of 6 table carts, 3 chair racks, 228 chairs and 68 tables. They also moved 25 folding cafeteria tables, 18 regular folding tables,

The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System held a Medal Day Ceremony to recognize members for their merits while on and off duty. Nokesville was proud to have five members who received awards. Some members were recognized for two awards. Below are the details of their awards. Congratulations to all those who were recognized!

While Arbor Day celebrates the importance of trees and encourages planting and caring for them, it’s also essential to keep your home clear of trees to mitigate fire risks and ensure safety. Here are some tips for managing trees around your home: It is important to maintain defensible space. Create defensible space around your home