Training All Around! Prince William Fire and Rescue System Volunteer Positions Part II

In our last blog, we discussed the many positions open to volunteers on the firefighter path. This time, we’d love to tell you more about our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) volunteer positions. As we said previously, many people hear “volunteer” and don’t realize the rigorous jobs that volunteer firefighters and rescue workers perform. Prince William […]

Training All Around! Prince William Fire and Rescue System Volunteer Positions Part I

Many people hear “volunteer” and don’t realize the rigorous jobs that volunteer firefighters and rescue workers perform. Prince William County Fire and Rescue System (PWCFRS) offers a variety of positions and advancement opportunities, providing our volunteers with extensive training and on-the-job experience. You can rise through the ranks while performing rewarding duties within our organization. […]

Women in Firefighting: A Long, Strong History

When we talk about women in firefighting, most people assume that this is a fairly recent achievement for females. But what if we told you women have actually been fighting fires for almost 200 years? Yep, it’s true. Ladies have had roles in firefighting since the 1800s. The Earliest Accounts Molly Williams, a slave in […]

Volunteer Firefighting: Rich History, Steady Service…Great for Quizzes

Did you know? Volunteer firefighting began in 1736 in Philadelphia. The man who is credited with the idea also invented bifocals and helped draft the Declaration of Independence. You might have heard of him — Benjamin Franklin. Yep, ‘ole Ben wasn’t just out flying kites to test electricity in the atmosphere; he was also brainstorming […]

Fire and Rescue Volunteer Options for the Strong of Heart

We get it. Hands-on, front-line fire and rescue volunteer work isn’t for everyone. Bodily fluids, chaos and round-the-clock commitments just don’t call to all those looking to volunteer. But for the strong of heart, if you want to make a difference in our community, we’ve still got great ways for you to help out. (And […]

Find Your Path As a Volunteer EMT Through PWCFRS EMS

Do you ever hear people talk about their life path? A pretty high percentage stress over whether or not they are headed down the right road, in their career and their relationship. While we can’t help you with the relationship part, we do have one path for you that leads to great things – becoming […]

Top 5 Reasons to Volunteer With Prince William County Fire and Rescue System

Take a look back at some of the things you have accomplished in your life. In most cases, it’s easy to see why you took them on. Volunteering to chair that school fundraiser provided you with highly-sought after event-planning skills, raised funds for a great cause and connected you to like-minded people. Choosing to continue […]

You Have Arrived: Prince William County Fire and Rescue System (PWCFRS)

The GPS – it’s probably one of the best inventions ever made. Not only does it help you get where you’re going, it provides a little entertainment. Change the accent. Now it’s British. Change the voice. Now it’s female. “In 100 feet, turn right onto Center Street.” And then, “You have arrived.” Ah. That’s really […]