Station 2 has been serving the area west of downtown Fredericksburg since 1988. The station specializes in hazmat and confined space operations.
This volunteer fire station is a member of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Association and sits adjacent to Lake Jackson, a tributary of the Occoquan River. The primary response area encompasses nearly 22 square miles, approximately 4,200 homes and over 12,000 residents. Personnel cover the station during the day on weekdays, and a 24-hour Medic unit is available. Volunteers work at the station on the weekends. The station services the county as well as parts of Manassas, Manassas City and nearby counties.
The Dale City Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1967 by the Dale City Civic Association, and owns and operates four fire and rescue stations in Dale City. Station 20, also known as the George W. Buchanan Station, hosts the administrative offices of DCVFD, as well as an engine, an ambulance and an all-terrain rescue vehicle. Professional members of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue staff the station during weekdays, while volunteers staff it during night hours, weekends and holidays.
Station No. 20 is a fire house staffed by full-time professional firefighters. They provide both marine and land rescue services.