Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management

09/10/2026

Come out to Mission BBQ on Plank Rd. on Friday to remember the sacrifices made 25 years ago. We will be there from 11:00am to 1:00pm to answer questions about the Foundation, and to accept additional signups for teams and sponsors for our upcoming Golf Tournament. Help us honor the memory of the heroes of September 11 by supporting our community's heroes today.

09/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Chief Paul Hemming on his promotion to Assistant Chief (Training Division)!

Assistant Chief Paul Hemming is a 22-year fire and emergency services professional with the Spotsylvania County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management. Throughout his career, he has served as a Firefighter/Medic, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief, providing progressive leadership in emergency operations, training, technical rescue, and professional development.

As a founder of the department’s Officer Development Program, Chief Hemming has also overseen the Technical Rescue Team since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire & Emergency Service Administration and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Safety from the University of Virginia. In his new role, he remains deeply committed to developing personnel, strengthening organizational excellence, and advancing the department's mission.

Group Photo (L to R): Interim Fire Chief Jason Irby, Assistant Chief Paul Hemming, Deputy Fire Chief Carl Roberts, and Deputy Fire Chief Steve Cooper

09/09/2026

Huge congratulations to Technician I Dylan Kidwell (Station 2 C-Shift) on officially being released as an operator for Boat 2! 🚤

A special thank you goes out to Captain David Flint for his exceptional mentorship and ongoing support in getting Dylan ready for the helm.

09/04/2026

🚒 Fire Station 12 Project Update 🚒

Construction is getting underway on Spotsylvania County’s Fire Station 12 project! This new station will be located on Massaponax Church Rd near Corridor Drive.

Residents may begin seeing activity in and around the project area as work gets underway. Carlson Brothers, Inc. is serving as the General Contractor, with BKV Group, Inc. as the Architect and Timmons Group, Inc. as the Engineer.

The County will share periodic updates throughout the project as construction progresses and milestones are reached.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to expand and improve Spotsylvania County’s public safety facilities. 🚒

09/03/2026

We've got a seat waiting for you! Come join our team and see what the fun is all about! We are especially interested in those retired certified firefighters or current career firefighters looking to help our community. 🚒

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09/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Alex McIntyre of Station 8 B-Shift on his official release as a Driver Pump Operator! 🚒💨

A huge thank you goes out to his crew on 8B for mentoring and coaching him every step of the way.

Photo (L to R): FF Brandon Murray, LT Philip Joe, FF Alex McIntyre, FF Mitch Hockman, TECH Sean Robertson, and TECH Nate Jackson.

09/03/2026

We want to send a huge thank you to Brain Injury Services for inviting us out to educate their facility members on fire safety, prevention, and how to better prepare for and handle fire-related situations.

A special shoutout to Station 6 A-Shift for all their hard work—both during this visit and through everything they do every day to protect and serve our community.

We were thrilled to receive this wonderful feedback from the Activities Coordinator:

“They were professional, approachable, and took great care to answer the specific questions our members had. Most importantly, they made our members feel heard and supported, which had a tremendous impact. Many members expressed feeling much more confident and reassured after speaking with them.”

Thank you to everyone involved for making this such a meaningful visit! 🚒💙

09/02/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia until 5 PM EDT. The main threat is damaging winds.

09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! Make a plan for emergencies and review it with your family.

09/01/2026