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TRAINING EXERCISE AWARENESS On June 1, 2, 8 and 9, community members will notice an increased presence of public safety ...
05/31/2026

TRAINING EXERCISE AWARENESS

On June 1, 2, 8 and 9, community members will notice an increased presence of public safety vehicles in and around Gayle Middle School. This is due to a joint training exercise between the Stafford County Sheriff's Office and the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department.

There is no cause for concern. THIS IS A PRIVATE TRAINING EXERCISE. The training will not be open to the public.

The training is anticipated to last between approximately 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on those dates. In the event of a legitimate emergency in the area, the community will be notified through the usual channels of communication, including social media.

Anybody with questions regarding the training can contact Jackson Arnold ([email protected]) or Katie Brady ([email protected]).

🚨New Program Offering🚨Beginning in June of 2026, the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department will begin offering sche...
05/30/2026

🚨New Program Offering🚨

Beginning in June of 2026, the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department will begin offering scheduled car seat check appointments for the community, in conjunction with the Office of Stafford County Sheriff - David "DP" Decatur, Sheriff's existing car seat program. This will allow us to expand child passenger safety offerings in the community, completely free of charge.

For more information: https://staffordcountyva.gov/government/departments_f-o/fire_and_rescue/about_us/services/child_passenger_safety.php

Today we remember John "Johnny Mac" McDonald, who died in the line of duty on May 30, 2014 while working with the Naval...
05/30/2026

Today we remember John "Johnny Mac" McDonald, who died in the line of duty on May 30, 2014 while working with the Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services. He was also a volunteer with the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department.

Please join us in congratulating Technician Doug Gress who is retiring from Stafford County Fire and Rescue after more t...
05/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating Technician Doug Gress who is retiring from Stafford County Fire and Rescue after more than 10 years, in addition to a full career as a United States Marine. Thank you for everything, Technician Gress! Congratulations and best wishes!

Please join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Charlie Freeman on his retirement from Stafford County Fire and Rescue ...
05/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Charlie Freeman on his retirement from Stafford County Fire and Rescue after more than 25 years of dedicated service! Thank you for everything, Chief! Congratulations and best wishes!

INCIDENT INFORMATION At 2:35AM on Friday, May 29th, SCFR units responded for a major traffic crash involving a passenger...
05/29/2026

INCIDENT INFORMATION

At 2:35AM on Friday, May 29th, SCFR units responded for a major traffic crash involving a passenger bus, multiple trucks and passenger vehicles. Our crews arrived on scene and worked quickly to identify patients, initiate patient care and suppress vehicle fires. Based on the number of patients, a Mass Casualty Incident was declared.

There were 5 fatalities. 37 additional patients were transported to multiple area hospitals within the region for treatment. All critical patients were transported from the scene within approximately 45 minutes.

A total of 13 transport units, 2 heavy rescue squads, multiple engines and trucks and support resources responded to the scene.

We would like to thank our mutual aid partners for their assistance and response. We are grateful for their partnership.

This was a significant event for all involved, please keep everyone involved in your thoughts. Our crews worked incredibly hard through a very complex and difficult incident.

The crash is currently under investigation by the Virginia State Police. Please direct any further inquiries regarding the crash towards them.

05/29/2026

I-95 NORTHBOUND FINAL UPDATE (7:53 a.m.): All northbound Interstate 95 lanes have reopened at mile marker 146 in Stafford County following an earlier multi-vehicle crash.

This was a separate incident from a crash on I-95 southbound at mile marker 146, which has closed all southbound lanes, with I-95 southbound traffic continuing to detour at exit 148 (Quantico).

Updates at http://511.vdot.virginia.gov

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TRAFFIC ALERT I-95 NORTHBOUND UPDATE (7:23 a.m.): Two northbound lanes remain closed at mile marker 146 in Stafford for a multi-vehicle crash. A single northbound lane is open. Northbound delays begin near exit 140 (Courthouse Road). Separate incident from I-95 SB crash at mm 146/I-95 SB detour at exit 148 (Quantico).

This is a separate incident from the I-95 southbound crash at mile marker 146.

Updates at http://511.vdot.virginia.gov

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TRAFFIC ALERT I-95 NORTHBOUND (6:36 a.m.) Two northbound lanes are closed at mile marker 146 in Stafford for a multi-vehicle crash, north of exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville). A single northbound lane remains open.

This is a separate incident from the I-95 southbound crash at mile marker 146.

Updates at http://511.vdot.virginia.gov

TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: two southbound lanes have been reopened in the area. Please proceed with caution. I-95 SB is shutd...
05/29/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT

UPDATE: two southbound lanes have been reopened in the area. Please proceed with caution.

I-95 SB is shutdown in the area of MM 146 (north of 610-Garrisonville exit) due to a traffic crash. Please use alternate routes.

Congratulations Class of 2026 graduates! Over the next 2 days, high school graduations will be taking place across the c...
05/28/2026

Congratulations Class of 2026 graduates!

Over the next 2 days, high school graduations will be taking place across the county. Please expect heavy traffic in the area of each respective school during the following times:

Colonial Forge High School, Thursday, May 28 at 6:30PM

Mountain View High School and Brooke Point High School, Friday, May 29th, 8:30AM

Stafford High School and North Stafford High School, Saturday, May 30th, 8:30AM

05/27/2026

ROAD CLOSURE (5/27 4:48 p.m.) HARRELL ROAD CLOSED AT OVERPASS

Harrell Road is closed at the overpass due to high water. Please use alternate routes. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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1225 Courthouse Road
Stafford, VA
22554

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+15406587200

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