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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 […]

Follow these steps to ensure a fire truck can fit down your driveway to protect your family and house.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week will be Sunday, October 6th through Saturday, October 12th, with the theme of “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” encouraging families to be vigilant in checking their smoke alarms regularly, replacing the batteries and/or the smoke alarms as needed; working “Smoke Alarms Save Lives!” The public is invited to

When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. This easy-to-follow tip sheet teaches the importance of smoke alarms and provides actionable tips and important facts that can help save lives.

Every year, Farmer Safety Week highlights the critical importance of safeguarding those who work tirelessly to feed the world. In 2024, this week (typically held in mid-September) will once again bring attention to the health and safety challenges faced by farmers and agricultural workers, while promoting best practices for injury prevention, mental health support, and

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Stay Safe, Stay Prepared with Fire Escape Planning The ability to escape quickly and safely during a home fire is critically dependent on early warning systems, such as smoke alarms, and thorough pre-planning escape paths. Fire can spread with alarming speed, often leaving as little as one or two minutes to evacuate once the alarm

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