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Safety on the 4th! JULY 03 - For Americans, Fourth of July celebrations usually signify summer fun, vacations, and the gathering of family and friends, but Independence Day can also bring tragedy. In a typical year, more U.S. fires are reported on July 4 than on any other day and fireworks account for half of those fires. Sparklers, firecrackers, and rockets are the leading contributors to these injuries. Most fireworks injuries ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine and Rescue on Berea Box JUNE 27 - At 02:32 hours the box alarm was transmitted for a residential fire at 195 Berea Church Road bringing the Engine and Rescue with 10 personnel. Quint 12 arrived first to find a single story woodframe with smoke showing and advanced a handline through side D. Engine 1 then arrived on scene seconds after the Quint and secured the water supply. While the Engine Company was assisting the Quint in locating ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine, Rescue, and Chief Run Double Fatal MVA JUNE 26 - At 15:15 hours Engine 1 was alerted for an auto accident in the area of Cambridge Street and Layhill Road. Before the engine company arrived on scene the assignment was upgraded to an entrapment with fire bringing the Rescue and Chief. In minutes the engine arrived on scene to find one vehicle down the embankment fully involved with one subject trapped, one subject that had been removed by a Sheriff's ... (Full Story & Photos)

Safety, Health and Survival Week JUNE 14 - Falmouth Volunteers join the IAFC and VFCA during the week of June 14-20, 2009 for the annual Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week. Chiefs and fire/EMS personnel shall focus on what they personally can do to manage risk and enhance their health and safety. This year's theme reflects the need for personal responsibility and accountability within a strong safety culture. **Safety: Emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

Two Falmouth Volunteers Receive Diplomas JUNE 13 - The Falmouth Family would like to pass along their CONGRATS to FF/EMT Christina Stewart and FF Justin Newton on their graduation from Stafford High School's Class of 2009. We are extremely proud of their academic accomplishments and their continuous dedication to the fire and rescue service in Stafford County.... (Full Story & Photos)

DARE Day 2009 JUNE 10 - Falmouth Volunteers lead the efforts for the Fire and Rescue Department's participation at the Stafford County Sheriff's Office (in cooperation with Stafford County Public Schools) Annual Stafford County D.A.R.E. Day at Pratt Park from 0800-1400 hours. The annual event is for the 5th grade students who have successfully completed the nationally recognized D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) ... (Full Story & Photos)

Search For Jumper Ends After 2 Days JUNE 09 - At 11:44 hours on June 7 Stafford E.C.C. dispatched the rescue assignment to the Rappahannock River for a reported jumper from the I-95 Bridge. The assignment brought Engine, Rescue, Boat, and Assistant Chief 1 from Falmouth. This incident was difficult to pinpoint due to the report of the subject floating downriver. Lifevac 2 was requested by the Sheriff's Office to provide an aerial view of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members Awarded College Degrees JUNE 09 - Emergency Medical Technician Brittany Barter and Safety Officer James Morris were recently awarded Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Emergency Medical Services from Northern Virginia Community College. Safety Officer Morris graduated Summa Cum Laude. A Nationally Registered Paramedic, Safety Officer Morris also has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial & Fire Safety from the University ... (Full Story & Photos)

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