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Application for the position of IT Support Technician II are open until August 25th!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stafford/jobs/4160466/it-support-technician-ii-03453?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
We are just one month away from our second 9/11 stair climb, our first as an official Tunnel to Towers climb! Interested in participating but stairs aren't your thing? No problem! There is an option to walk the concourse at Fred Nats Stadium to participate as well!
To sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Fredricksburg/TunneltoTowersArenaClimbStaffordCountyVA
Good potential for a rinse and repeat of yesterday afternoon’s weather again today. Please take it easy if you are out and about.
The NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Stafford County in effect until 4:30PM. Please seek shelter immediately if you are in the warning area. See comments for warning area map.
INFORMATION UPDATE:
Mulch Fire Causes Detour, Large Emergency Response
Just after 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, August 10th, Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) units were dispatched for a reported mulch fire near the intersection of Austin Ridge Drive and Courthouse Road. Crews arrived approximately one minute later and found a large pile of mulch smoking on land that was recently cleared. Crews continued to monitor the fire throughout the evening, and the developer brought in an excavation company overnight to work in conjunction with fire suppression efforts. The fire continued to burn into the morning of August 11th, and efforts continued throughout the day. Courthouse Road was shut down and a detour was established throughout much of Friday to allow crews to have access to the closest fire hydrant. The roadway was reopened after 5 P.M. on Friday.
Throughout the course of the incident, the developer worked closely with fire and rescue personnel to mitigate the issue. The Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office has charged the developer with violations of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, specifically, for creating a fire hazard by allowing combustible waste material to accumulate.
Thank you Official Patawomeck Indian Tribe Group for having us out to your First Responders Day today!
INCIDENT UPDATE:
Crews have made significant progress in suppression efforts throughout the day today, and operations are winding down for the evening. The mulch pile will be monitored continuously throughout the rest of the evening and overnight. Operations will resume if conditions change. Courthouse Road between Austin Ridge Drive and Mine Road has been reopened.
INCIDENT UPDATE: Crews continue to work alongside heavy machinery operators to extinguish the large mulch fire. Marked detours are in place as Courthouse Road remains closed from Austin Ridge Drive to Mine Road as part of the suppression efforts.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Courthouse Road traffic is being diverted on to Austin Ridge Drive and Mine Road while apparatus are positioned to continue extinguishing the ongoing mulch fire. Please use caution in the area.
INCIDENT ALERT: Yesterday evening, a large mulch pile fire was reported near the intersection of Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive. As heavy equipment was brought in overnight to break the pile down to assist with suppression efforts, the fire continued to reignite. Crews have been on scene all night, and remain on scene, and will continue to be on scene for an extended period of time. Smoke is visible from I-95 and crews continue to work along side heavy equipment operators to extinguish the fire. The fire is not threatening any residences or other structures.
**Please be aware, there may be detours throughout the day as apparatus are repositioned to effectively extinguish the fire**
Update: All lanes have reopened but keep an eye out for school traffic as you’re out and about.
TRAFFIC ALERT:
If you are headed south, please be advised one southbound of I-95 in the area of MM136 is shutdown due to an incident. Please remember when using alternate routes that Stafford County Schools are back and session. Slow down school zone signs are flashing, stop for buses with their stop signs out, look out for an increase in pedestrian traffic and overall expect an increase in traffic.
TRAFFIC ALERT:
If you are headed south, please be advised one southbound of I-95 in the area of MM136 is shutdown due to an incident. Please remember when using alternate routes that Stafford County Schools are back and session. Slow down school zone signs are flashing, stop for buses with their stop signs out, look out for an increase in pedestrian traffic and overall expect an increase in traffic.
In between calls and training today (and a few yesterday), your SCFR crews participated in Chalk the Walk at schools across the county. We hope everyone has a great year!
Stafford County Schools
TRAFFIC ALERT: Richmond Hwy is shutdown in the area of Eskimo Hill Rd. Please avoid the area.
Some Stafford County Schools students are headed back to school today, the rest tomorrow. Expect an increase traffic on the roads, be on the lookout for pedestrians, and remember to stop for school buses that have their red lights flashing and stop signs out.
Our area, and much of the surrounding area, is under a Tornado Watch until 9PM today. Please remember a watch means forecasted conditions present the "ingredients" for a tornado, whereas a warning means potential activity has been observed. Again, we are currently under a Tornado Watch.
An update from the National Weather Service regarding the potential for severe weather this afternoon. Please remember timelines and information will become more clear as the system progresses and gets closer to our area.
The forecast has increased to a Moderate (Level 4 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Widespread damaging wind gusts are likely, with potential for locally destructive winds. Tornadoes and large hail are also possible. Stay weather aware and make sure you have a way to receive warnings.
Some perspective: This is the first moderate risk for severe weather for much of the forecast area in at least 10 years.
There is potential for some severe weather this afternoon and throughout the evening commute home. If you have to be out, please allow for extra time to travel and travel with extra caution.
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⚠️It's a high impact severe weather day across the region. Storm timing remains between 2-9pm. Widespread damaging winds appear to be the primary threat along with large hail and isolated tornadoes. Have a way to get warning via 📱,📺, 📻or 💻.
Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets, raising more than $5700 to help the injured member of Stafford Volunteer Fire Department.
Prize winners:
Custom wooden flag-Allen Heaser
7 Fred Nats tickets with parking pass-Brian Fidel
Hose flag-Elena Davis
**don’t worry, Dina has already picked out a nice place for Captain Thompson to take her to dinner🙂
Today, members of our swift water group were recognized by the American Canoe Association for the team's assistance for a canoe race earlier this year.
Please join us in congratulating Chief B. Frankel, Deputy Chief of EMS, on his promotion to Assistant Chief of Operations!
Update:
The drawing for the flag will now be at noon on Friday, August 4th. If you are interested in purchasing tickets and have not done so yet, please reach out to Captain Thompson as soon as possible with the contact information in the original post.
Captain B. Thompson has created this hose flag, and it is being raffled off, with all of the proceeds going to benefit a member of Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, who was seriously injured in a fire apparatus crash while working in Louisa County a little over a week ago. The drawing will be held at the Public Safety Building on August 21st, you do not need to be present to win.
Tickets are $10 a piece and can be purchased through contacting Captain Thompson directly at 540-295-5056 or through Venmo at -Thompson-806. Please be patient in allowing Captain Thompson to reply to you. If you are using Venmo, please include your contact information in the notes.
Please join us in congratulating our newest promoted Captain!
Captain B. Kline
Thank you to The Ridge Academy for having us out today!
It’s going to be another very hot day outside. Avoid outdoor activities if at all possible during the heat warning, and if you have to be outside, take frequent breaks and remember to hydrate.
The NWS has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Friday July 28th from 11AM - 8PM.
Dangerously high heat index of 110 degrees or greater is expected. Heat and humidity significantly increases the potential for heat related illnesses. Please consider cancelling outdoor activities or moving them inside during the Warning timeframe. Take advantage of air conditioning in locations like County libraries, recreational facilities such as movie theaters, and shopping malls to cool off.
Visit www.ready.gov/heat for tips to prevent heat related illness.
It is going to be extremely hot over the next few days. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and take ample breaks if you must be outside, and hydrate!
Congratulations to Captain Packett on his graduation from the Virginia Fire Officer’s Academy yesterday!
Save the date!
The 2023 Tunnel to Towers Climb-Stafford County at the Fredericksburg Nationals Stadium will be held on September 16th and sign up is now open! We are excited to be an official event with Tunnel to Towers Foundation this year!
Sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Fredricksburg/TunneltoTowersArenaClimbStaffordCountyVA
While most Stafford County Schools students are soaking up the last few weeks of summer, our High School Fire Program has been hard at work for the last several days working to complete their pre-requisites for Firefighter I and II.
Captain B. Thompson has created this hose flag, and it is being raffled off, with all of the proceeds going to benefit a member of Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, who was seriously injured in a fire apparatus crash while working in Louisa County a little over a week ago. The drawing will be held at the Public Safety Building on August 21st, you do not need to be present to win.
Tickets are $10 a piece and can be purchased through contacting Captain Thompson directly at 540-295-5056 or through Venmo at -Thompson-806. Please be patient in allowing Captain Thompson to reply to you. If you are using Venmo, please include your contact information in the notes.
Come see us at St. Peter’s from 10AM-2PM to donate! No appointment? No worries! Walk-Ins are welcome. 🩸 🚑 🚒
Week 1 is complete for Recruit Academy 18!
Want to be the first to know when the process opens for our next academy? Fill out the form in this link: https://staffordcountyva.gov/government/departments_f-o/fire_and_rescue/recruitment/index.php
Final Update: Vincent has been safely located. Thank you to everyone that assisted in the search and provided information.
Update: Vincent ran away from the home voluntarily. Deputies continue to search the area with drone, K-9 and the Search and Rescue Team. There is no danger to the community. If you have any information, please call our office at 540-658-4400 or 911.
Missing:
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for 11-year-old Vincent Hunter. At approximately 6:06 p.m. deputies responded to the Rocky Pen Reservoir area for a report of a missing child. He was last seen wearing a red shirt, black shorts and has red dye in his hair. Drone Team, as well as, K-9 is currently out looking for him. If you see Vincent or have any information, please contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately.
This week has been a toasty one, so if you’re headed to the river to cool off, be sure to remember your life jacket! If the pool is more for you, make sure you’re swimming in areas you feel comfortable in and keep an eye on little ones in the pool. Regardless of how you’re spending your time outside, take it easy in this heat and be sure to drink plenty of water!
UPDATE: The leak has been mitigated. All evacuated residents are clear to return to their homes.
Units are on scene of a gas leak near the intersection of Spicebush Way and Pepperidge Drive. As a precaution, several homes in the area have been evacuated. Crews are going door to door to advise households if they need to evacuate and are continuously evaluating levels in the area. There are no reported injuries.
Units are on scene of a gas leak near the intersection of Spicebush Way and Pepperidge Drive. As a precaution, several homes in the area have been evacuated. Crews are going door to door to advise households if they need to evacuate and are continuously evaluating levels in the area. There are no reported injuries.
Information Update: The fire was contained to the garage of the home. All occupants evacuated and are safe and there are no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Stafford County Fire Marshal's Office
units are on the scene of a residential fire on Collingswood St in the Austin Ridge area. Please avoid the area while crews work to bring the fire under control.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department and all who knew Recruit Strickler.
A great, quick by response by our crews, especially those already at the river for a standby!
UPDATE: Two northbound lanes have been reopened. Traffic is still heavy in the area, please use caution.
TRAFFIC ALERT
As you begin your morning commute, please be advised all northbound lanes of I-95 are shutdown in the area of MM 136 (Centreport Pkwy) due to a serious traffic crash.
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Ahead of Santa's big ride tonight, "The Night Before Christmas," by the high school fire program, Recruit Academy 15 and the Volunteer Fire Academy.
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