Summer Safety Education Part 2: Keeping PWC Safe and Prepared

We recently shared with you how part of our mission of making a difference in our community is through education. Prince William Fire and Rescue System is committed to educating our residents and helping them live healthy, safe lives. Summertime brings lazy days by the pool, summer barbeques and lots of activities outside in the […]

Keeping Prince William Safe All Summer Long

As we’ve mentioned before, our Prince William County Fire and Rescue System volunteers’ rescue and response services are top-notch and in high demand. In addition to these skills, our volunteers also frequently put on their educator caps and help Prince William County residents learn about fire safety. Winter, spring, fall or summer, we provide safety […]

Educating Youth in Prince William

While fire and rescue efforts are the number one thing our Prince William County Fire and Rescue System volunteers do, community education comes in a close second. Educating our citizens about fire prevention and emergency response saves thousands of lives a year. Some of our favorite community members to work with are our Prince William […]

What Motivates Our Members?

It takes special people to fill the roles of volunteer fire and rescue workers. We’re often asked what it is that drives our members and inspires them to continue serving. Here are a few of our top motivations.

Rescue Work Includes Educating Others

As we’ve mentioned before, one of the most important duties our volunteers have is educating our community about safety and what everyone can do to prevent and help in emergency situations. While responding to calls is our greatest priority, education comes in just behind it. As volunteers, these are a few of our best tips […]

What Being a Volunteer Firefighter Means for Your Family

We know that for many of our volunteer firefighters, their commitment to protecting the citizens in Prince William County doesn’t just affect them; it also affects their families. When one family member serves, in a sense, they all do. If you’re thinking of joining our ranks, read on for some answers to how your decision impacts your family.

Educating PWC: Carbon Monoxide Safety

In our last blog, we talked about how our fire and rescue volunteers save lives through safety education, as well as through our rescue efforts. As a volunteer, you take part in a variety of safety education programs including health fairs, community days, school visits and more. One important topic we educate the public on […]

Educating PWC: Smoke Alarms 101

Our volunteer fire and rescue departments do more than just rescue missions. One of our biggest areas of focus is on the importance of having working smoke alarms in homes. Take our quiz to see if you can check off each box!

11 Fire Safety Tips for All Ages

What is one fire safety tip that sticks out in your mind from your youth? We would bet it’s either “Stop, drop and roll,” or “Get low and go!” Important lessons like these are essential for children to learn from a young age, and imperative for adults to remember, too. We’ve got 11 more tips […]