Prince William County's fire and rescue service is provided through a combination career and volunteer system. Collectively, these organizations work together to provide quality support and service to the community. Department consists of career personnel staff, five advanced life support (ALS) medic units and two career firefighters. The mission of the Department of Fire and Rescue is to provide quality fire, medical, emergency, environmental, and support services for the community.

Fire department imposes burning regulations and is also responsible for issuing fireworks sales and Hazardous Use Permits Fire and Rescue Cadet Program is the most popular program of prince William County fire and rescue department. This is a two-year program, which will offer training as an emergency medical technician (EMT) during a student's junior year and fire fighter training during the student's senior year. Cadets will receive training at the Public Safety Training Academy located in Nokesville, Virginia.

Along with The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, which is designed to prepare citizens to cope with a disastrous event that overwhelms or delays the county’s emergency response capability, The Department of Fire and Rescue also sponsors a free academy twice a year for citizens of Prince William County designed to provide information and education regarding the various functions of fire and rescue services.

Contact information:
Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue,
9250 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA, 20110
Phone: (703) 792-6360
Fax: (703) 792-4362