King George County (Va) Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services

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RA7: Week 15 of 28Last week, Recruit Academy 7 had one day on Fire Cause and Origin and Fire Detection & Suppression Sys...
06/14/2026

RA7: Week 15 of 28

Last week, Recruit Academy 7 had one day on Fire Cause and Origin and Fire Detection & Suppression Systems. The rest of the week was at the Training Center. The Recruits had two long days of Multi-Company Operations in preparation for their Firefighter 2 burn that was on Friday.

These Recruits did a great job, with all of them passing the live fire evolutions.

The main difference between Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 is that during Firefighter 2, these Recruits are learning to be crew leaders. This involves:
- Risk Management
- Size up and evaluation of initial actions on an emergency scene
- Maintaining accountability of their crew
- Communicating to Incident command on action and benchmarks completed.

Great work, Recruits! Next week they will be preparining to take their State test for the program.

RA7: Week 14 of 28 Halfway!Last week, Recruit Academy 7 reached the halfway point of the 28-week Recruit School. The wee...
06/08/2026

RA7: Week 14 of 28 Halfway!

Last week, Recruit Academy 7 reached the halfway point of the 28-week Recruit School. The week consisted of:
- Liquid Propane Gas Fires
- Vehicle Stabilization and Extrication
- Fire and Life Safety Initiatives.

Special thanks to the County of Orange Fire & EMS for their hospitality in allowing us to utilize their Propane training prop!

RA7: Week 13 of 28This past week, Recruit Academy 7 completed their CPR course and began their VDFP Firefighter 2 progra...
06/01/2026

RA7: Week 13 of 28

This past week, Recruit Academy 7 completed their CPR course and began their VDFP Firefighter 2 program. Topics covered were:

- Communications and Radio Traffic
- Incident Command System
- Establishing and Transferring Command
- Advanced Fire Suppression
- Assisting Special Rescue Teams

Great work!

🚨 Don’t worry, this is just a drill! 🚨Over the next few months, you may see our crews conducting training exercises at a...
05/25/2026

🚨 Don’t worry, this is just a drill! 🚨
Over the next few months, you may see our crews conducting training exercises at an acquired structure in the area of Dahlgren Road and Ernest Ellis Lane.

Training in acquired structures provides our personnel with a valuable opportunity to work in realistic environments that closely simulate actual emergency incidents. This type of hands-on training allows personnel to strengthen critical firefighting, rescue, and incident command skills in ways that cannot be fully replicated in a classroom or traditional training prop. Ultimately, this training helps us better prepare to protect the citizens and visitors of King George County.

Crews will be gaining experience in many areas, including:
• Hose Line Advancement
• Search Operations
• Ladder Placement
• Firefighter Rescue
• Incident Scene Operations

Some training evolutions may also involve the use of theatrical smoke machines to simulate smoke conditions inside the structure. During these drills, “Fire Training Ahead” signs will be posted in the area.

We appreciate the community’s support as we continue training to provide the highest level of service possible.

RA7: Week 12 of 28Big milestone for Recruit Academy 7! This week, RA7 had their Firefighter 1 burn. This involved Recrui...
05/23/2026

RA7: Week 12 of 28

Big milestone for Recruit Academy 7! This week, RA7 had their Firefighter 1 burn. This involved Recruits experiencing live fire and conducting five scenarios requiring them to deploy multiple hoselines, search for simulated victims, and deploy ladders for ingress and egress. Check out the video posted on our page for content from the burn.

The rest of the week, the Recruits had a review of cognitive and psychomotor assessments, and on Friday, they took their State written and practical examination.

These recruits are progressing fast and will start their Firefighter 2 program next week.

05/20/2026

RA7: Firefighter 1 Burn

RA7 had their Firefighter 1 burn yesterday. Take a look at the quick video from the day.
Keep up the great work, Recruits!

We want to express our sincere thanks to the American Legion Auxiliary Post 329 Dahlgren Division for putting together t...
05/20/2026

We want to express our sincere thanks to the American Legion Auxiliary Post 329 Dahlgren Division for putting together this wonderful gift basket and dropping it off for our department, as well as sharing such kind words! We are so grateful!

RA7: Week 11 of 28This past week, the Recruits put in a lot of hard work over a few hot days. There were three days of f...
05/16/2026

RA7: Week 11 of 28

This past week, the Recruits put in a lot of hard work over a few hot days. There were three days of full-scale and full-speed multi-company operations to prepare for their Fiefighter 1 burn this coming Tuesday. Recruits went through sets and repetitions on skills and improved very well over the week. Skills that the Recruits completed were:

- Hose line deployment and advancement
- Search and rescue
- Ladder placements
- Forcible entry
- Victim retrieval out of windows and down ladders

The last day of the week covered testing and skills review. These Recruits are advancing very well. Check back in next week to see how Week 12 went!

Shout-out to Buskohl’s Bakery! These amazing students, enrolled in the Life Functions classes at King George High School...
05/13/2026

Shout-out to Buskohl’s Bakery! These amazing students, enrolled in the Life Functions classes at King George High School, have been busy whisking up special treats for the community. Recently, the students took their talents on the road and delivered fresh-baked goods to King George Fire and Rescue.

Using Breville ovens, their classroom transforms into a kitchen where the students practice real-world skills like applied mathematics through measurements, chemical reactions through baking, executive planning through recipes, social development through deliveries, and financial independence through transactions.

It was so kind of these students to share their hard work with our staff. Thank you, Buskohl's Bakery, for thinking of your local first responders!

RA7: Week 10 of 28 This past week, Recruit Academy 7:- Completed their Rural Water Supply Course. - Had their first Mult...
05/10/2026

RA7: Week 10 of 28

This past week, Recruit Academy 7:

- Completed their Rural Water Supply Course.
- Had their first Multi-Company Drill in preparation for their Firefighter 1 burn.
- Had the pleasure of a visit from the top leaders of the County Government. County Fire and Rescue Chief David Moody introduced the County Administrator, Mr. Matthew Smolnik, and Mr. Kenneth Stroud, Board of Supervisor - James Madison District. Both spoke with the Recruits on how much they are valued as employees and how they make a difference in the community.

Great work, Recruits!

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8122 Kings Highway
King George, VA
22485

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+15407758900

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