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Welcome to the Arlington County Fire Department Station 9's page! We created this page to spread education about fire prevention and share current and upcoming events within the Department and our Station.
Yesterday members from Sta. 9 assigned to the Hazmat Team spent a few hours on this incident.
#Update: The source of the spill into Four Mile Run was determined to be an underground oil tank in the area of S. Carlin Springs Road and Columbia Pike. A clean up contractor, our #HazMat team, and other county agencies are on scene. Use caution in the area as there is a sheen of product on the roadway.
Earlier this morning R109 (C Platoon) Assisted Prince George’s County MD on a Vehicle Accident with Entrapment on I495 near National Harbor. PT was trapped in a vehicle that was under the back of a semi. R109 assisted R411 with the extrication of the PT.
The members of Co. 9 remind everyone to honor the fallen this Memorial Day Weekend. The rolling hills of Arlington National Cemetery are a beautiful tribute to those that have given their lives in service to our country.
B Shifts very own FF Everette was awarded his black shield today in recognition of completing his Probationary training process and now joins the rest of the ranks as a full fledged firefighter! Congratulations!!
#Congratulations to Station 9B’s Everette Thomas on completing his probationary process. B Platoon’s Battalion 111, Chief Battaglini presented Everette with his black helmet shield. Great work! Now keep it up & #neverstoplearning
Today Probationary Firefighter Tyler Insley from Station 9 on the C Platoon received his black shield signifying the completion of his Probationary Training Program. FF Insley now joins the ranks of the ACFD team as a full fledged member. Congratulations!!
Crew from A shift helping this little guy out!!
#Breaking: PUPPY RESCUE!!! 🐶 9 week old puppy “Juicy” was being a little too curious when she got her head stuck. Station 9-A was able to quickly free her. She thanked the crew with many kisses! 👅
Engine and Rescue 109 on this 3rd Alarm Fire. 2nd fire for C Platoon on their shift.
Dozens of residents of an apartment complex in Bailey's Crossroads are out of their homes after an early morning 3-alarm fire tore through their building. The fire was reported at the apartment complex on Carlin Springs Road around 5 a.m. Thursday morning.
Brand New Medic 109’s 1st run!
Tonight members from C shift enjoyed a nice Christmas dinner with some of our families. It was great to be able to spend time with each other and our families too!
Merry Christmas from firehouse 109!!
Photo Credit: FF JE Hirte
Arlington County Fire Department
Engine & Medic 109 hanging out and talking fire safety with the Harvey Hall after school program earlier this week. #Community
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Engine and Rescue 109 on the RIT for this north side fire today.
(Updated at 2:05 p.m.) Firefighters battled an condo building fire in the Rosslyn area Sunday afternoon. The fire broke out around 1 p.m. at a large four-story residential building on the 1400 block of N. Rhodes Street, sending dark smoke billowing into the sky. The fire was in an upper floor
New Fire Chief for the ACFD. Welcome aboard Chief!!
We are proud to announce County Manager Mark Schwartz has appointed David Povlitz as Arlington County Fire Chief, effective November 5, 2018. We're looking forward to continuing our work serving the community under his leadership. http://ow.ly/uSXr30mbl6G
Crews from Rescue 109 participated in the evaluation of new breathing apparatus both yesterday and today.
Keeping firefighters safe is critical & expensive, so when it's time to purchase new equipment, we put a lot of time & effort in to research & testing to ensure we make wise, cost effective purchases that will hold up to the job, & keep our members from getting injured. We're currently testing different brands of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and turnout gear with our partners at DC Fire And EMS Members are using the equipment while they perform numerous reps of normal fire functions to see what equipment will best serve us while we serve our communities.
Engine and Rescue 109 operated as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) for Alexandria units as they worked to extinguish this overnight fire.
Units are operating on a single family house fire in the 600 Block of Presidents Ford Way. Crews arrived with fire showing from the the rear of the home. Fire quickly knocked, no injuries.
Congratulations to ACFD’s most senior member FF Paramedic Laub on his retirement.
Congratulations to FF/Paramedic Phil Laub, "The Rock," for completing 34 years of service today! Phil was a kind and caring mentor for everyone. "The Rock" will be sorely missed. Enjoy your retirement!
ACFD units operated at this complexed extrication today.
Units responded to a vehicle over Four Mile Run Creek embankment at 10th St S. There was one stable patient in the vehicle. The Technical Rescue Team was requested to help stabilize and extricate the patient. Part of the roof of the vehicle had to be removed to help extricate the patient. Crews were able to stabilize, cut the roof, and remove the patient from the vehicle quickly and safely.
Engine and Medic 104 today on Columbia Pike.
JUST IN: Pedestrian struck by car along Columbia Pike
Rescue 109 on the RIT Level 1 for this north side fire.
JUST IN: Firefighters extinguish blaze in Ballston townhome
A video from yesterday’s fire on the North Side.
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Ever thought about becoming a part of our team. We’re hiring! Check it out!
Help us spread the word: we are reopening the application process for Firefighter/EMT Recruits starting tomorrow, June 22. No experience needed. More information at https://fire.arlingtonva.us/employment/
Congratulations to Robert Johnson from our very own A shift on completion of his probationary process! He is now a full fledged firefighter with the ACFD!!
Now Firefighter/EMT Robert Johnson of Station 9A getting his black shield from Chief Fitch. Congratulations and keep working hard!
1st Due Fire for Engine, Rescue and Medic 109.
5/19/18- Residential Structure Fire, 4800blk of 10th Street S.
Around 530pm, the Arlington County 911 center received a call for a structure fire in the 4800blk of 10th St S. First arriving units encountered heavy fire in the attic of a middle of the row townhouse. Quick action by firefighters kept the fire contained to the attic without spreading to other homes. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No civilians or firefighters were hurt. The Alexandria Fire Department (Fire Department, City of Alexandria, VA) and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department assisted in extinguishing the blaze.
Units on the call:
E109, E410, E107, E102, T410, TW104, R109, M109, EMS111, B111, B112, CA114, FM113
Additional units requested to scene:
RIT Level 1: E101, M101, R206
Members from Sta. #9 would like to welcome the newest Probationary Firefighters to the ACFD. Congratulations on passing your 26 week Recruit School. The rest of your training starts now!
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On Friday April 27, 2018, family, friends and future crew mates packed the Founders Hall Auditorium at George Mason University’s Arlington campus to celebrate Recruit Class 75’s graduation ceremony. The ceremony marked the end of a 28-week assignment to the Fire Training Academy. During that time, recruits underwent grueling physical and mental training to prepare them to enter the field as Firefighter/EMT’s.
Over the course of their assignment to the Fire Training Academy, Recruit Class 75 earned certifications for Firefighter I & II, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Hazmat Operations, and National Registry Basic Emergency Medical Technician. Numerous topics are incorporated into those certifications including fire science, fire history, pump operations, firefighter rescue, terrorism awareness, Rescue Task Force, and live fire training to name a few. All through school, the recruits participated in strenuous physical fitness training to prepare for the rigors of school as well as their job when they get assigned to fire stations.
During the ceremony itself, remarks were made by Arlington County Board Chair Katie Cristol and Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz. Ty Dickerson, Fire Chief of the Lexington, Virginia Fire Department delivered the keynote address. All recruits were honored for their efforts, sworn in, and presented their helmets and badges. There were also special awards given for Physical Fitness (for highest overall fitness scores), Most Improved Fitness, Academics, and Leadership. The class also presented the traditional gift to the Fire Training Academy. This gift often holds some significance to the experiences shared between the class and training cadre during their time together at the Fire Training Academy. The ceremony ended with the retiring of the class guidon (class flag). Reverend Dr. Leonard Hamlin, Fire Department Chaplain, delivered the benediction. Captain Norman Graham then gave the final dismissal of Recruit Class 75.
Congrats to you all! Keep up the good work! See you in the field.
Our very own Ryan Raley from from C Platoon passed and finished his probationary process today! He has worked hard and proved himself and is now a full fledged firefighter with the ACFD!! Congratulations!!
Rescue 109 getting a little work in along side Alexandria units this evening.
Working Fire- Engine 206 arrived on scene of this 4 story garden apartment with smoking showing from the rear. Units located and quickly extinguished a fire on the third floor. No injuries. Battalion 212 held the command.
Engine and Rescue 109 caught a little bit of work early this morning.
UPDATE: Police looking for man they say set fire to a Columbia Pike store this morning
R109 assisted Alexandria Fire Department on this vehicle accident with entrapment today.
This afternoon Engine 210, Rescues 206 and 109 along with Medics 202,206 and 405 worked together to extricate three victims from this serious crash on Eisenhower Ave. Rescue 206 is the only Apparatus in the City of Alexandria with the equipment needed for vehicle rescue. Sadly this unit is not permanently staffed. The crew also staffs Engine 206 and the Rescue is only available if the Engine is not on a call.
On this date 35 years ago in 1982
Box 7503 was transmitted at 1606 hrs. to the 14th St Bridge for a Plane Crash.
Units Responding-
Engines 75 (Sta. 105), 74 (Sta. 104),70 (Station 110)
Trucks 74 (Sta. 104), 79 (Sta. 109)
Medics 75 (Sta. 105), 76 (Sta. 106)
Chief 77
Additional -
Medics 71 & 74
Chiefs 71 & 73
Units rescued victims trapped in their cars on the bridge and those that had made it to shore. DCFD and the United States Park Police rescued victims in the water.
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Our members would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!!
Today members of A platoon took advantage of the holiday by using the Fire Training Academy (FTA) grounds for Probationary Firefighter Johnson's hose line pulls and packs for his officers. Along with training this morning the crew got to enough a lot of family time with each other! Happy Holidays station 9's A platoon!
November 30 Mutual Box 5604 Engine 109 , Rescue 109 , EMS 111 (B Shift) assisted on this house fire .
Tonight station 9 “A” was invited to station 1 for Corey Sherrill’s going away dinner. Corey will start next shift at station 4 on “B” shift. For the last 4 years Corey has worked closely with the members of station 9 on the HazMat team. Good luck at station 4 Corey!
Happy Thanksgiving !!!! The Bravest and The Finest sharing more than just a table. At Station 9 it’s about the we !!!’
Being ready takes many forms and switching up when and how we practice just helps us serve you better . The crew from Engine 109’s “B” Platoon wasn’t playing with this hoseline management drill today.
R109 assisted Alexandria Fire on this Garden Apartment Fire this evening.
This evening, West End Companies operated on a working fire in a garden apartment building in the 300 Block of S. Whiting Street. Crews made a quick knock on a storage room fire in the basement. Battalion 212 held the command.
We do more than FIre Fighting and EMS. The members of Station 9 are also dedicated Hazardous Materials Responders. B platoon took in a coffee time drill to go over our detection and monitoring equipment today. With the start of heating season there are increased incidents of carbon monoxide in homes. Residents of our community can learn more by viewing this safety sheet provided by NFPA.
http://www.nfpa.org//~/media/files/public-education/resources/safety-tip-sheets/COsafety.pdf
Today members of station 9 on A-platoon spent some times between calls doing some EMS training. We have FF/Medic Zuniga going through a skill sheet with PFF/EMT Johnson while PFF/EMT Thomas (of B-platoon) practices being his patient
Tonight the Rescue, Medic, and EMS Supervisor from Sta. #9 assisted Fairfax County Sta. 410 with a Vehicle Accident with Entrapment. Crews from both stations worked to free the Patient and transport them to the hospital.
Engine and Rescue 109 currently engaged with a house fire assisting units in the City of Alexandria.
Engine and Rescue 109 along with other ACFD, Fairfax and Alexandria units operating on a fire in crawl space this morning.
(Photo credit Chief Herbert)
Rescue 109 B Shifters responded to this accident in the middle of the night last night. See details below.
0313 this morning crews responded with Fort Myer IAFF Local F-253 and The Arlington County Police Department to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment at 1300 Washington Blvd. Two vehicles were involved. One driver was extricated and transported in critical condition. Three others were transported with minor injuries.
Station 9 is getting the spirit of #Halloween with some decorations for the trick or treaters tonight! Stop by the back side of our fire house for some candy and say hi to our crews!
Some #safetytips to enjoy your spooky holiday:
-Make sure you have something reflective on.
-Check your candy, if it’s not wrapped, throw it out.
-Trick or treat with a buddy.
-Make sure you look both ways before crossing the street.
#Happyhalloween #safety #fireandrescue #safetyfirst #AC9FD
Yesterday’s crew from E109 hanging out in the neighborhood.
Engine 109 was out in the #community today hanging out with the kids in the 800 block of South Greenbriar Street. Thank you to all who came out and spent time with us. #firesafety
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Brand New Medic 109’s 1st run!
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