An accredited and ISO Class 1 rating fire department serving the City of Fairfax, Virginia. The City of Fairfax Fire Department, cooperatively with the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department, provides primary fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens and visitors of the City of Fairfax, George Mason University's Fairfax Campus, and certain areas of Fairfax County immediately surrounding the City limits.
Operating as usual
We wanted to take a moment on #InternationalWomensDay to thank the strong, amazing women that represent our department, Chief Clark, Fire Medic Jacobs, Firefighter Wilson, Fire Medic Matalon, and Fire Medic Hill. #BreakTheBias #IWD2022 #IWD #WomenInFire #WomenInTheFireService City of Fairfax Government International Women's Day
The City of Fairfax could experience strong winds 🌬 that may cause severe building collapses, flying debris, and downed trees/power lines, which may lead to power outages, transportation disruptions, & more. Complete the Tornado Preparedness Exercise on PlanetReady.com/FairfaxCity to get ready. City of Fairfax Government #TornadoTerminology National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Protect yourself from FRAUD! 🔐
Key TIPS:
🔑NO legitimate company or government entity will accept gift cards or cryptocurrency as payment.
🔑NO legitimate company will use threats or intimidation.
🔑If you are contacted by a bank or credit card company unexpectedly and do not feel comfortable, contact THEM by using the phone number provided on the back of your debit/credit card.
🔑Regularly review your bank statements and credit report for suspicious activity.
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#FraudAlert #fraudprevention #awareness #PSA
Guess where our new #BC443 buggy is! On display in the showroom at the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference with FastLane Emergency Vehicles. If you're at the conference, don't forget to check it out this morning, if you haven't seen it yet! 🚒 #VFCA #VFCA2022 #VCFAConference2022 #FastLaneEmergencyVehicles #SayHiToOurTruck City of Fairfax Government Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Inc.
Preparedness for the future starts today! Disasters happen everywhere and they don’t wait for you and your family to prepare. Check PlanetReady.com/FairfaxCity and start your preparedness journey today! #FairfaxCityReady
Are you familiar with Wireless Emergency Alerts? WEAs are designed to get your attention with a unique sound and vibration with the type and time of the alert as well as any action(s) you should take. You don’t need to subscribe to these alerts! If you are not receiving them, make sure to review the settings on your phone. #PrepTips
It was an honor to spend some time with the Clifton Lions Club and Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department recently! Jeff Greenfield and Bill Poole are co-chairs of the Annual Labor Day Car Show, co-sponsored by the Clifton Lions Club and City of Fairfax Government. If you aren't familiar with the car show, 100% of the proceeds are donated to community service charities. Jeff and Bill came by our offices to drop off their generous donation to the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department. Thank you so much for supporting our community!
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On National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day we want to thank SRO Johns and SRO Berling for all they do to keep our schools safe! 💙 The police department, school administration, students and parents appreciate all of your efforts!
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#schoolresourceofficer #appreciation #thankyou
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Photos from George Mason University Police Department's post
#PrepTips: Make sure you choose a safe place to meet, learn evacuation routes in your area, prepare for shelter in place, get to know your neighbor and invite them to be a part of your emergency plan. #FairfaxCityReady
💓💓FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH💓💓
Did you know that you do not need special training to use AEDs or provide hands-only CPR? The American Heart Association tells us that the two steps needed to provide hands-only CPR are:
❣️Dial 911
❣️Push hard and fast in the center of the chest #KeepTheBeat
Watch the instructional video here --->> https://youtu.be/M4ACYp75mjU
❣️Next: download the PulsePoint app! PulsePoint is a 911 connected app that can provide CPR needed notifications as well as locations of AEDs. Why? Because you can save a life!
Get the PulsePoint app at the link below:
💓--->> apple.co/34CEc8V
The City of Fairfax is committed to ensuring its citizens have all the necessary resources to be safe and secure online. Visit PlanetReady.com/FairfaxCity and complete the Cyber Preparedness Exercise. Do your part and #BeCyberSmart in 20 minutes or less. #FairfaxCityReady
🏈 Please join Britepaths and Hugo the Gargoyle-"Keeper of Books and Maker of Mischief" from now until February 21 for the 2nd Annual "Souper" Bowl food drive! Please bring some unexpired nonperishable food items to the following locations and drop them in the team's bin you wish to win the Souperbowl this year!
More info here ---->> https://fb.me/e/4nv2gJ7t2 (Disregard the 14th end date, they could only put in 2 weeks - the true end date is February 21, 2022!).
Dropoff Locations:
🏈 Twins Ace Hardware (grab your ice melt too, possible snow on Souperbowl Sunday) - 10310B Main Street
🏈 Chubby Squirrel Brewing Co. (grab a drink to relax, while you're there!) - 10382 Willard Way
🏈 Little Free Library (peruse the books too!) - Colony Road b/w Heritage Ln. and Old Post Rd. in Old Lee Hills.
Happy Souperbowl - Go Bengals and Rams! 🏈
New battalion chief buggy #PushIn
On January 30th we placed a new battalion chief vehicle in service. It is a 2021 Ford F-350, 4x4 with a custom body. The body was built by Alum-Line Inc. The compartmentation and build-out were completed by FastLane Emergency Vehicles Fastlane Emergency Vehicles. This new vehicle improves our operational capabilities by expanding our compartment space, eliminating the bed slide, and removing our turnout gear from the cab. #NewBCbuggy #BCbuggy #BC443 #NewBuggy City of Fairfax Government
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*UPDATE* Whitacre Road is now open. Thank you for your patience!
The Fire Department is working a fire at Woodson High School. There is a road closure on Whitacre Road between Main Street and Trapp Road. Police are on scene assisting with traffic control.
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Icy conditions are possible on roadways today due to low temperatures. 🧊 Please continue to stay off the roads. If travel is essential, check the Virginia Department of Transportation's http://511Virginia.org before heading out. Allow yourself plenty of time and keep a safe distance behind other vehicles.
#VaWx #WinterSafety
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US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington forecasts possible inclement weather Friday & Saturday - but the details are still in flux.
Don't wait: as soon as you see brine lines on city roads, take that as your call to prepare for significant weather conditions. Check your essentials (medicine, pet food — oh, and people food) and pick up what you need NOW.
Stay abreast of weather conditions with your trusted source, such as US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington — and check on your friends, family, and neighbors who may need help.
For city government news and service info, visit fairfaxva.gov
Be safe and be prepared!
Prioritizing your health should always be at the top of your list. From identifying where to get first aid and CPR to finding ways to avoid contracting or spreading viruses. Keep track of when it’s time to get new vaccines. #StayHealthy #TakeCareOfYou City of Fairfax Government
Please take a moment with us to mourn the loss of our fallen brothers and sister from the Baltimore City Fire Department. Rest easy.
Check out this free webinar on Residential Fire Life Saving Strategies!
Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 12:00:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3qYfBDO
This webinar featuring subject matter experts from the US Fire Administration and the American Red Cross will discuss how you and your family can prevent a home fire and steps you can take to increase your ability (and that of your loved ones) to survive.
Maury wanted to share some tips about keeping warm! 🐾
-Wear a blanket like a puppy burrito
-Dress in layers
-Drink warm drinks
-Wear thick socks
-Leave the oven door open after baking
-Make some soup
-Do something active
-Snuggle with your pets
#staywarmandcozy #dogburritolife #CFFD
Chief O'Neal and the foam engine crew received a visit from a potential new employee, Hillel...! He had a pretty complete ensemble and was ready to get to work! 😁 Don't worry, he knows he needs to be a little older first... but the visit was quite fun and we were so glad he stopped by! #FutureFirefighter #ReadyToRoll
On January 17, 2022, our nation observes the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on what would have been his 93rd birthday. Lets all do #SmallThings in a great way! #MLKDay #MLK2022
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Virginia Department of Health Opens COVID-19 Community Testing Center in Fairfax Health District Jan. 15
Update: Due to weather forecast, VDH will close the CTC on Sunday and make an operational decision for Monday sometime on Sunday. Read this post in: Spanish Chinese Korean Vietnamese The Fairfax C…
City of Fairfax residents, make a resolution this year! Make an emergency plan: choose a safe place to meet, learn evacuation routes, prepare for shelter in place, and establish an out-of-town contact. #ResolveToBeReady #NewYear
When disaster strikes, you want to be ready to go at a moment’s notice. Having a Go Bag ready for emergencies is a simple solution. Find out more information...
#StayWarm
DO NOT TRAVEL DURING WINTER STORMS‼️ We repeat, do not travel during winter storms.
Virginia is expected to get winter weather tonight through Friday morning. Please stay off the roadways during the weather event. If you MUST travel, you NEED to bring supplies, like:
🧣 Blankets
💧 Drinking water and snacks for everyone in the car, including pets
👢 Boots
🩹 Basic first-aid kit
🧥 Warm coat and insulating layers (sweatpants, gloves, hat, socks,)
🧻 Rags, paper towels, or pre-moistened wipes
🛠 Basic set of tools
🚗 Car emergency warning devices such as road flares or reflectors
❄️ Ice scraper/snow brush
🎒 Jumper cables/jump pack
🔥 Fire extinguisher
💵 Cash
🐻 Items for children such as diapers, baby wipes, toys, etc.
🔋 Flashlight, with extra batteries
🖐 Hand warmers
🗺 Paper map
📱 Portable smartphone power bank
💊 Extra medication
🗑 Garbage bags
🚙 Traction aid such as sand, salt, or non-clumping cat litter
🧤 Tarp, raincoat, and gloves
❄️ Shovel
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Book your appointment today for the City of Fairfax Blood Drive! Visit https://bit.ly/CityFFX0107 or call 1.866.256.6372, use Sponsor Code 8540!
WHEN: Friday, January 7, 2022, from 1-5:30 PM
WHERE: 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
All donors will receive a winter hat to celebrate#NationalBloodDonorMonth
We hope to see you there!!!
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Fairfax, VA
22030
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The CIty of Fairfax Fire Departement responded for a patient with a medical emergency who required helicopter transport to a speciality hospital in Washington, DC. A safe landing zone was establiGeorge Mason University for our partners at Fairfax County Police Department Helicopters Unit. The patient was stabilized and flown to the hospital for care and is expected to make a full recovery. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department George Mason University Police Department City of Fairfax Government
We had a little bit of a surprise rescue this week... While on scene at an incident, our friendly neighborhood Starship robot became hung up in our fire hose. We were very happy and proud to help him along his way... #cutelittleguy #helpeveryone #starshiprobots #bestcommunity City of Fairfax Government Starship Technologies City of Fairfax Fire Department Fairfax City Economic Development Authority
Last week, firefighters from Station 403 were able to bring some smiles to a big fan from the City of Fairfax community. FE403 stopped by to wish our neighbor Max a very happy birthday (while still observing safe social distance practices, of course). We would like to thank Max’s family and friends for letting us be a small part of his special day. #HappyBirthdayMax #CommunityFirst #CityofFairfax
Happy Halloween. This morning Master Firefighter Josh McCuin stopped by Daniels Run Elementary and helped with the morning announcements. Which are done with live video, by the way. He offered some great Halloween safety tips, so we offer them here in a “behind the scenes” look. Be careful out there tonight!
The City's Office of Emergency Management recently had a video produced highlighting some of their work. Take a look and see how you can be better informed and prepared for the unforeseen.
The City's communications team filmed a short video with A-shift before they hit the streets for Fill the Boot today. But let's be real, a lot of us don't have cash with us in this age of swiping and waving phones to pay for everything. True story, your friendly CFFD Facebook administrator owes the guy in this video from Emergency Management $10. If he had a website set up to receive the money I probably would have paid him a long time ago. Luckily, this year there is a website set up for you to donate to MDA Greater Washington, DC, and if you use our team page that donation stays local. No cash, no problem, you can still help change a life. Thank you! www.filltheboot.donordrive.com/team/5871
Do you live in the City of Fairfax? Was your house or condo built more than 10 years ago? Chances are really good that if it was, and you don't know when you last installed smoke alarms, you need new ones. Call us, we'll schedule a time to come out and evaluate what you have for free. Then we'll either install new smoke alarms or work with you to understand the finer points of what your system needs depending on your circumstances. Thanks to the City of Fairfax Government Communications folks for putting this promo video together and to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department for obtaining a grant to fund the alarms we're presently distributing. Hollywood hasn't come calling for our actor yet, but we hope you will!
You know how most folks look up when they hear a helicopter? We do it too. Fairfax County Police Department assisted us with an air medical transport of an injured person from a landing zone set up at Fairfax City Parks and Recreation’s Stafford Park field today.
Yesterday we posted a few photos from our annual live burn training. Today we have a video for you, we hope you enjoy it. If you just want to see the "blooper reel" skip to the end.
We had a really great thank you visit from a family that attends a school we pass by regularly near the station. Unfortunately we're only able to successfully share this one video, but the two younger kids in the background here also did an excellent dance routine, and we covered the (really big) kitchen table with the hand made thank you bags they brought. We're so grateful for all the time and talent that was shared with us!
The highlight of our National Night Out rounds so far has been this playing of the anthem by Jacob Chroussis.
Last night CFFD swiftwater rescue personnel operating off Tower Ladder 403 (which carries basic water rescue equipment) brought a motorist to safety from a flooded roadway in the Fairfax Station area. The individual was located standing on the hood of their car in rising water. A few days ago another driver was rescued from the roof of their fully submerged car, a slip into the current from which would have almost certainly been fatal. Choosing to enter flooded areas is the leading cause of flood related death, and these rescues are extremely dangerous for our personnel. Flood waters often conceal downed live power lines, washed out roadways and other hazards, in addition to frequently containing hazardous substances washed into the water when it rises beyond normal levels. Please; #turnarounddontdrown.
The McCuin family tiller truck. Built by our own Josh McCuin's father for Josh's girls, this amazing tiller truck has fully functional rear steering and we understand working ladder extension and outriggers are coming very soon.
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