Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management

Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management FREM provides comprehensive fire, rescue, and emergency management to the citizens, visitors, and businesses of Spotsylvania County.

Interim Fire Chief Jason Irby and Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal Brian Robertson had the honor of participating on the b...
08/28/2026

Interim Fire Chief Jason Irby and Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal Brian Robertson had the honor of participating on the board for the Eagle Scout review process of Adam Cottet from Spotsylvania Troop 14.

Following a successful interview, Adam officially earned his Eagle Scout rank! We are especially proud because Adam is also a dedicated member of our volunteer agency partners at the Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department.

Congratulations, Adam, on this incredible achievement, and thank you to the board for inviting our leadership to be part of such a special milestone!

08/27/2026

We're excited about our new SUV Fire Simulator from Symtech Fire to take our training to the next level. High-quality training means safer crews and better care for our community!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Lieutenant Oursler has officially earned the Fire Officer (FO) designation from...
08/24/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that Lieutenant Oursler has officially earned the Fire Officer (FO) designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)!

This professional designation is a rigorous, nationwide benchmark that evaluates a company-level officer's: Education & training, Professional experience, and Demonstrated leadership & performance.

Achieving this standard isn't easy, and Lieutenant Oursler’s dedication to growth sets a powerful example for our entire department. Not only is this a immense personal milestone, but it also further elevates the quality of service we provide to our community every single day.

Please join us in giving a huge round of applause to Lieutenant Oursler for this well-earned recognition! 👏✨

While our department has been recently dealing with the tragic loss of one of our own, Firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortege...
08/24/2026

While our department has been recently dealing with the tragic loss of one of our own, Firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel, we want to thank everyone who has supported us and Mason’s family with visits, cards, and so much more.

We want to specifically give a heartfelt shout-out to the agencies who stepped up to ensure we had appropriate staffing at our stations, allowing our crews to attend the funeral and visitation events to pay their respects.

Thank you to Stafford County Fire and Rescue, Lake of the Woods Fire and Rescue, Fredericksburg Fire Department, and our volunteer agency partners who staffed apparatus on those days. We truly appreciate your invaluable assistance during this difficult time.

Huge congratulations to Firefighter Andrew Sharpe (Station 1, B-Shift) on officially being released as a Tanker Driver/O...
08/24/2026

Huge congratulations to Firefighter Andrew Sharpe (Station 1, B-Shift) on officially being released as a Tanker Driver/Operator! 🚒

We also want to give a shoutout to the Station 1 B-Shift crew for their incredible teamwork and dedication in mentoring him through this process.

Photo (L to R): Tech II Adam Barnette, Tech II Evan Hartless, FF Andrew Sharpe, FF Maha Williams, and FF Brandon Shartzer

08/23/2026

Congratulations Peyton ! 🚑🚨

Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management

Please join us in congratulating Chief Carl Roberts on his promotion to Deputy Fire Chief of Support Services!With 27 ye...
08/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating Chief Carl Roberts on his promotion to Deputy Fire Chief of Support Services!

With 27 years of fire service experience starting in 1999 with the Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Roberts has built an incredible legacy in our community. Throughout his operational career, he spent the majority of his time at Station 1 (Courthouse) and Station 4 (Four Mile Fork). Most recently, he served as Assistant Chief leading our Training Division since 2019.

A true pioneer for our department, Chief Roberts established our initial Peer Fitness Program, helped found the Officer Development Program, and has successfully led or supervised numerous recruit academies. Academically, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency & Disaster Management from American Public University and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program.

📷(L to R): Steve Cooper, Deputy Fire Chief of Operations; Carl Roberts, Deputy Fire Chief of Support Services; and Jason Irby, Interim Fire Chief

08/21/2026

💊 GOT DRUGS?

The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Turn in your unused or expired medications for safe disposal at one of several convenient locations throughout the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania area.

Accepted items include prescription and over-the-counter medications, medical samples, pet medications, liquids, gels, sprays, and va**ng devices and cartridges. Batteries must be removed.

📍 See the flyer for all participating locations and visit www.dea.gov for more information.

Help keep unused medications out of the wrong hands and safely out of our environment. 💊

08/20/2026

A Severe T-Storm Watch is in effect until 10pm. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and large hail are the primary threats; mainly for areas east of US-15. Have a way to get warning via phone, tv, internet, and radio. More: https://weather.gov/lwx.

Today, Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management (FREM) personnel were proudly recognized at the annual...
08/19/2026

Today, Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management (FREM) personnel were proudly recognized at the annual Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Breakfast and Awards! 🚒🚑

Congratulations to today's well-deserved award recipients:

🏆 Lifesaving Team Excellence in Fire/EMS Award:

Honored for their swift, critical decision-making during a complex cardiac arrest call. Thanks to their rapid intervention and advanced airway management, the patient survived and is doing well today.

Personnel: Capt. Timothy Ducheney, Tech. I Zachary Davis, FF Dylan Whitley, Tech. II Frankie Webster, Tech. I Lane Catlett, and Tech. I Earl Packett.

🏆 Lifesaving Award:

Honored for providing seamless, high-level trauma care to a critically injured gunshot victim. Because of their expert intervention under pressure, the patient made a full recovery.

Personnel: Tech. II Joshua Johnson, FF Hunter Ridings, Lt. Andrew DeMasi, Tech. II Adam Barnette, Master Tech. Keith Kramer, and Tech. I William Carlton.

🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award:

Retired Fire Chief Jay Cullinan -
Recognized for 30 years of dedicated service, visionary leadership, and an incredible legacy in Spotsylvania County. Under his tenure, the department achieved an ISO Class 2 rating, modernized its technology and fleet, advanced critical EMS and water rescue capabilities, and championed groundbreaking firefighter health and wellness programs.

Congratulations to all of today’s regional award winners! Thank you for your continued dedication to our community.

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9119 Dean Ridings Lane, 2nd Floor, Spotsylvania VA (Physical Not Mailing)
Spotsylvania, VA
22553

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(540) 507-7900

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