When asked what the three most important things are in her life, Mary Kenney said, “Family, faith, and friends”, and her life story would be a testimony to those values. As a student at Northern Virginia Community College in the 1980s, Mary shared her interests in medical occupations with a…

Growing up in Gainesville, VA, Charles (John) Sakevich, who attended Battleview High School and graduated from Shenandoah Valley Academy in 2012, thought he would pursue a career in law or law enforcement when he entered George Mason University (GMU). While John matriculated with a major in Criminology in 2016, and…

Dear Fellow Citizens of Manassas, Since 1966, it has been an honor for our Squad’s volunteers EMS providers and those members who support them, to serve our community with high quality pre-hospital care. As part of the City’s Fire and Rescue System, we work hand-in-hand with our fellow City of…

In 1961, Congress established National Poison Prevention Week to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisoning and promote poison prevention. The week is an opportunity to highlight the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages and promote community involvement in poisoning prevention. Sixty-six percent of Poison Help Line calls can be…

During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.  “Balance” is the latest work on heart-healthy eating, according to a new report that encourages people to adopt broad eating habits instead of focusing on single foods…

Recent data show the number of children killed or injured due to furniture and TV tip-overs has decreased significantly but work on this issue is not done. With news stories, recalls, and legislation driving momentum to make our homes safer, the Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad is joining the effort to reach even more Manassas-area residents with the message to anchor furniture and televisions.

The worst blood shortage in more than 10 years is threatening patient care. The time to give blood is NOW! View upcoming opportunities to save up to three lives by giving blood near you!