Stafford Professional Fire Fighters Local 4012

10/03/2026

STAFFORD IS HIRING — FIRE RECRUIT ACADEMY 22!

Stafford County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4012 is proud to share that Stafford County Fire & Rescue is now accepting applications for Fire Recruit Academy 22!

If you’re looking for more than just a job, this is your opportunity to begin a career built on service, teamwork, and making a difference in your community.

Join the men and women of Stafford County Fire & Rescue and take the first step toward becoming part of our fire service family.

🔥 No fire service experience? This is your opportunity to get started.

Applications are OPEN — apply today and take the first step toward joining our ranks!

🔗 Apply for Fire Rescue Recruit – Academy 22: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stafford/jobs/5501272/fire-rescue-recruit?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

09/30/2026

Another department doing what is right for their members! Congratulations Chesapeake!

🚒 A MAJOR CHANGE IS COMING TO THE CHESAPEAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT

After months of research, review and planning, Fire Chief Sam Gulisano announced today that the Chesapeake Fire Department will begin the process of transitioning to a four-shift staffing model.

This is a significant investment in the future of our department and, most importantly, in the firefighters and EMS providers who serve Chesapeake 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Moving to a four-shift model is expected to provide our members with greater opportunities for rest and recovery, reduce harmful occupational exposures over the course of a career, and strengthen our ability to recruit and retain highly qualified firefighters and EMS providers.

This will not happen overnight.

A department task force has been established to develop a comprehensive implementation plan, and significant hiring will be necessary before the transition can occur. CFD is developing plans to hire up to 70 firefighters during the first phase of implementation in early 2027, with additional hiring anticipated as the transition moves forward.

Planning is also underway for the equipment, facilities and other resources necessary to support an additional shift.

While an exact date for the schedule change has not yet been established, our direction is clear: Chesapeake Fire is moving toward a four-shift model.

As Chief Gulisano shared with our members, the process will take time, resources and a lot of work. Our approach will be deliberate and focused on maintaining the high level of emergency service Chesapeake residents expect while taking care of the people who provide that service every day.

We will continue to share updates as the implementation plan develops.

Interested in being part of the future of Chesapeake Fire? Stay tuned, we’re going to need some great people to join our team. 🚒🔥

09/21/2026

Congratulations on Your Retirement, Battalion Chief Christopher Jett!

After more than 22 years of dedicated service to Stafford County and an incredible 37+ years in the fire service, Battalion Chief Jett is retiring.

Chief Jett leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond his years of service. Praised by many as a fair, honest, and respected leader, he has served as a mentor to countless firefighters and officers throughout their careers. His commitment to developing the next generation of fire service leaders, along with his important work in firefighter mental health education and advocacy, has made a lasting impact on this department and its members.

Known by many as “The People’s Chief,” Chief Jett earned that title through the way he both led and cared for his people. His calm demeanor as an Incident Commander, his confidence in his crews, and the tremendous pride he carried for this department and his battalion were evident throughout his career.

Stafford County is losing an exceptional amount of experience and institutional knowledge with his retirement, but the lessons, leadership, and example Chief Jett leaves behind will continue to influence firefighters and officers for years to come.

Chief Jett, congratulations on an outstanding career. Thank you for your leadership, mentorship, and more than three decades of service to the fire service. We wish you nothing but the best in a well-earned retirement. The men and women of the Local 4012 will truly miss you!

Enjoy retirement Chief — you’ve earned it!

09/10/2026

Another department making a great change for their members!!

08/17/2026

Today at approximately 1225 hours, Stafford 2nd Battalion units responded to the 00 block of Castle Ct in the 10-04 Box Area for a reported structure fire.

Crews arrived to find a single-story mobile home with smoke showing. Firefighters quickly deployed attack lines, located and extinguished the fire, while searches of the residence were completed simultaneously.

The fire was brought under control quickly, limiting further damage to the rest of the home.

08/14/2026

Today at approximately 0857 hours, Stafford 1st Battalion units were dispatched to Box Area 12-19 in the 200 block of Noble Court for a reported townhouse fire.

Battalion Chief 1501 and Engine 1512 arrived to find smoke showing from the attic of a middle-of-the-row townhouse.

Engine 1512 completed a 360 and identified fire on the Charlie side of the structure. The crew stretched the initial attack line to the rear and quickly extinguished the exterior fire and then made a push to the 2nd floor.

Simultaneously, Engine 1501 stretched a second line into the residence and advanced to the attic, where firefighters located and extinguished fire that had extended into the attic space. Truck companies completed searches in the main fire unit and both exposures as well as vertical ventilation.

With attached townhomes on both sides, rapid fire attack and early recognition of the attic extension were critical. Crews worked quickly to contain the fire to the involved residence and prevent further extension throughout the row of townhomes.

Strong work by all personnel operating on Box 12-19.

08/13/2026

As of July 1, Virginia officially recognizes the need for a 42-hour workweek for career firefighters. Your Stafford Firefighters are currently working 56 hours a week.

HB 1333 directs the Virginia Department of Fire Programs to encourage employers to implement schedules that do not require paid firefighters to work more than an average of 42 hours per week.

This is not a mandate, but moving toward a 42-hour workweek can provide meaningful benefits, including improved sleep and recovery, better physical and mental health, stronger recruitment and retention, more time with family, and greater career longevity.

Stafford County firefighters currently work 56 hours per week.

08/11/2026

CAREER STAFFING RETURNS TO COMPANY 5

Following our recent posts and continued efforts regarding the lack of staffing at Company 5 – Brooke, we are pleased to report that career members are now back in quarters at Company 5.

Career personnel are currently cross-staffing Medic 1505 and Tanker 1505, restoring a career presence in Brooke’s first-due area and helping reduce the response delays our community recently experienced.

We appreciate everyone who shared our concerns, spoke up, and helped bring attention to this issue. This is a positive step forward for both our members and the citizens of Stafford County.

We will continue advocating for the staffing, resources, and working conditions necessary to provide our community with the level of service it deserves.

Stafford County Professional Fire Fighters – IAFF Local 4012

08/11/2026

This morning, while responding to a motor vehicle crash, one of our EMS Supervisors became involved in a secondary collision while attempting to access the incident scene.

The EMS Supervisor was stopped in the opposing lanes, waiting for a vehicle to yield so he could safely access the scene. Instead, the approaching driver had their attention focused toward the original crash scene, continued forward and struck the EMS Supervisor’s vehicle head-on resulting in airbag deployment.

Thankfully, this serves as a reminder rather than a tragedy.

When approaching an emergency scene, slow down, stay alert, and keep your eyes on the road. Emergency lights, damaged vehicles, and active scenes naturally draw attention, but taking your eyes off the roadway for even a few seconds can create another emergency.

Our Firefighters, EMT’s, Law Enforcement Officers, and roadway workers already face enough hazards while operating along our roadways.