Arlington County Fire Department Station 9

06/24/2020

Arlington County Fire Department

Today we honor the memory of Captain Charles Theodore who died in the line of duty June 24, 1961. Captain Theodore suffered smoke inhalation after leading the crew of Engine 10 to an apartment fire on the fifth floor of the Tyler Building of the Arlington Towers project (now called River Place). Captain Theodore was pronounced dead at Arlington Hospital. Theodore, 39, joined the fire department in 1944 and was promoted to captain in 1953. He was married and the father of three children. Content courtesy Arlington Fire Journal blog site: http://arlingtonfirejournal.blogspot.com/2005/03/in-line-of-duty.html?m=1

04/01/2020

We continue to be humbled by the show of support from our community during these times. You guys are awesome!
Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub

Special thanks to @samuelbeckettsirishpub and @ayb84 for supplying Fire Station 9 with dinner this evening! #socialdistancing #stopthespread #acfd #dinner #communitycomingtogether

03/20/2020

Arlington County Fire Department

Arlington County Fire Department

Important: Please take a moment to watch this #Covid_19 video. These are uneasy times, but know that not every patient we're caring for has the #coronavirus. One of the best ways you can help in this crisis is to be a good neighbor. Be kind to each other, now more than ever.

02/21/2020

The members of Station 9 would like to Congratulate A Shifts Probationary Firefighter Sonny Murphy has completed all of his training requirements to be awarded his Black Shield. This shield signifies that he has earned the rank of Firefighter with the ACFD. Congratulations Sonny!!

12/25/2019

The members of Station 9 would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!

12/15/2019

Santa Caught a ride on Engine 109!!

Santa Clause came to station 109 this afternoon to hitch a ride to the Fairlington area for the annual #firetrucksanta ride. #happyholidays #santa #babysanta #holiday season @ Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington

11/01/2019

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.

10/08/2019

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.

05/25/2019

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.

03/10/2019

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

02/18/2019

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!!

02/12/2019

Arlington County Fire Department

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! 👅 ‬

01/31/2019

Multiple rescues, dozens displaced after 3-alarm fire breaks out at apartment in Bailey's Crossroads

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.

01/08/2019

Brand New Medic 109’s 1st run!

12/26/2018

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!

12/25/2018

Merry Christmas from firehouse 109!!
Photo Credit: FF JE Hirte

10/27/2018

Arlington County Fire Department

Engine & Medic 109 hanging out and talking fire safety with the Harvey Hall after school program earlier this week. #Community

10/21/2018

BREAKING: Condominium Building Fire in Rosslyn Area

https://www.arlnow.com/2018/10/21/breaking-apartment-building-fire-in-rosslyn-area/

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

10/11/2018

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

10/11/2018

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.

09/18/2018

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.

09/06/2018

Arlington County Fire Department

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!

09/02/2018

Arlington County Fire Department

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.

08/28/2018

Arlington Now

Engine and Medic 104 today on Columbia Pike.

JUST IN: Pedestrian struck by car along Columbia Pike

08/11/2018

Arlington Now

Rescue 109 on the RIT Level 1 for this north side fire.

JUST IN: Firefighters extinguish blaze in Ballston townhome

07/17/2018

Fire in Arlington, VA

A video from yesterday’s fire on the North Side.

https://www.facebook.com/1109444208/posts/10212311256832434/

06/21/2018

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/

06/07/2018

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!

05/21/2018

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

05/02/2018

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.

04/25/2018

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!!

04/14/2018

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.

04/13/2018

Arlington Now

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

01/25/2018

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.

01/13/2018

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.