A new logo will be used to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department.
The department unveiled the new logo in a press release on Thursday. The words “Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue 50 Years, 1966 – 2016” are featured against a bright red background.
The department was the first on the east coast to introduce a 911 system in 1967, according to a press release. Over the years, the department grew and added specialty units and programs like swift water rescue, river boat rescue, HAZMAT, technical rescue for structural collapse, trench rescue, community safety, and the office of the Fire Marshal, which investigates arson.
Today, the department is led by Chief Kevin McGee, who oversees 500 career firefighters. More than 1,000 volunteer firefighters and chiefs make up the completely combined fire and rescue system. Volunteers staff fire stations on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Various events will take place throughout the year to commemorate the department’s 50th anniversary. Information about those events will be posted to the department’s Facebook page, according to the release.
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