An accredited and ISO Class 1 rating fire department serving the City of Fairfax, Virginia.
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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.
12/7/23, 3:15 p.m.
, public safety & public works crews are on-site at Wawa, 9700 Fairfax Blvd., where a sewer leak has been discovered.
The facility is currently closed — please check with the facility directly for its status if you plan a trip to Wawa soon.
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🚨🔥⚡️When trouble strikes, you might have less than a minute to escape a fiery situation! 🕐😱 Fear not! 🛡️ The key to safety is stopping the blaze before it begins. 🚫🔥 Let's Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety together! 🧯Learn more here -->> https://batteryfiresafety.org/ City of Fairfax Government Fire Safety Research Institute
🩸Donating blood saves lives! Be a hero without a cape, just an arm and a generous heart! 💪❤️ Thursday 12/28 from 10am-2pm City of Fairfax Fire Department Fire Station 3!
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Santa Wants YOU to join the fun on Dec. 2 at the annual "Pancake Breakfast with Santa" hosted by Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department .
The event will be held from 8 - 11 a.m. Dec. 2 at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive.
Santa’s helpers will serve special-recipe pancakes and sausages. Then, walk off breakfast with a fire station tour, find out more about raffles, and take a photo with Santa.
Cost is:
- $12 for ages 11 and older
- $6 for ages 4-10
- FREE for ages 3 and younger
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/6993057434071084/
🦃🚒 One of our favorite holiday traditions is adopting a family, sharing a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, and giving the kids an exclusive tour of the rescue engine! 🚒🚑🔧🧡 This year, we are most grateful for the amazing community we're honored to serve! 🤗 Wishing everyone a joyful and safe Thanksgiving! 🍁 City of Fairfax Government
🤝👥🏠You know you belong when you have a ! Meet our newest recruit, J-Fit (aka Junior firefighter in training). This little hero brought us some goodies and suited up in style! 🔥👨🚒 We are feeling the love! 🚒💕 City of Fairfax Government
Big thanks to Katherine Johnson Middle School and all the amazing students! 🎓🚒 We had a blast talking careers and even saw some future firefighters trying on gear - watch out, future heroes in the making! 🔥City of Fairfax Government Katherine Johnson Middle School
To all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country, we salute you. Your unwavering dedication, sacrifice, and courage inspire us every day. 🙌
Today, let’s take a moment to express our gratitude. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation. 🙏❤️
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Hey folks, the clocks change tonight, and It's time to "fall back" into the habit of checking your smoke detectors. 😂
But seriously, ! Please click on the following links if you need assistance with your smoke detectors:
✔️ City of Fairfax Residents: https://ow.ly/ekZH50Q4186
✔️ Fairfax County Residents: https://ow.ly/Qo5e50Q4182
For those who want to check their own out 👀, here is a handy checklist, adapted from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), to make sure they're in top-notch shape:
🧰 Gather Supplies: Get fresh batteries, a trusty flashlight, and a sturdy ladder if needed.
🔊 Test Each Alarm: Push that "test" button and listen for a loud and clear alarm. If it's not up to par, swap those batteries pronto!
🔋 Replace Batteries: Weak alarms? New batteries to the rescue! Opt for long-lasting lithium for less fuss.
👀 Check for Damage: Examine for cracks or odd colors. If you spot issues, retire the alarm.
📖 Review the Manual: Ensure you follow the manufacturer's guidance for testing and care.
🗓️ Date Labels: Check for freshness! Older alarms? Time for an upgrade.
📅 Regular Testing: Monthly checks keep you safe and sound.
🚀 Emergency Escape Plan: Review escape routes and meeting spots. Safety is a team effort!
Check out this PDF for further information:https://www.nfpa.org/~/media/files/public-education/resources/safety-tip-sheets/smokealarms.pdf
Stay safe, and remember, you're our partners in keeping the community secure! 🚒💪 🚨🕰️ City of Fairfax Government
👻 Hoping everyone had a spooktacular Halloween! 🍭🕷️ had a fa-boo-lous time joining in some Halloween traditions. We didn't save princesses👑or slay dragons🐉, but we carved up some pumpkins🎃like pros! 🚒 😄🔥City of Fairfax Government
👩🚒🧑🚒👩✈️🧑✈️We want to thank all our members and share that we are proud to serve alongside our City of Fairfax Government partners City of Fairfax Police Department and Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department.👩🚒🧑🚒👩✈️🧑✈️
🪨🎨 Did you know we have a local , a rock painter extraordinaire, actually? 🤩🌟 We'd like to give a big shoutout to one of our biggest supporters, Janet, for adding a big splash of color to with these beautiful rocks by the flagpole! 🚒🎉 (Editorial Note: For those who recall our 🎶 post from - I find that rock to be my )!
Thank you so much for brightening our day, one rock at a time! 🌈🙌 🪨😄 🎉❤️ City of Fairfax Government
🌟👏 Thank you to the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Valor Awards Breakfast! 🌟 Chief O'Neal attended along with President Bryan Sullivan from the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department. We want to congratulate our partners at George Mason University Police Department and City of Fairfax Police Department for their well-deserved recognition. 🏆👮♂️ Your dedication and service make our community stronger every day. We're honored to work alongside you! 🚒👮♀️ 🙌😊 City of Fairfax Government
🚒🎉 Our visit to Providence Elementary School was a BLAST! 🔥👨🚒 We teamed up with our awesome puppets to teach the kiddos all about public safety. They were totally 'fired up' about learning! 🚒🎉
🤩 The little ones had a 'burning' desire 🔥 to know more about fire safety and emergency services, and our puppet friends made it a 'hot' topic for them. 🤣🔥
🌟 We love making learning fun and being . Let's keep spreading safety awareness together! 🔥📚 Providence Elementary School City of Fairfax Government
🔥🚒🎓 Our Northern Virginia Fire Rescue Leadership Development Institute "NVFR LDI" graduates are ready to shine! 💪 Join us in celebrating their hard work and dedication to our community. 🌟👏 City of Fairfax Government
Let's shine a light on this important issue and support those affected.💜
🟣Isolation
🟣Unexplained injuries
🟣Low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety
Together, we can make a difference and help create a safer world for everyone. 💪💜 City of Fairfax Government
🎨🚒 We had a BLAST painting rocks with the Woman's Club of Fairfax yesterday! 🪨🖌️ Our joined forces with the , Art Club, and Fairfax City Parks and Recreation to help create Roxie the Rock Snake! You can visit at . It's all about community spirit! 🔥🐍❤️ City of Fairfax Government
💚❤️⚾🚒Chief O'Neal stepped up to the plate to offer the first pitch at the George Mason Baseball scrimmage (after a few practice pitches⚾⚾⚾)! We are looking forward to another year of partnership with George Mason University and George Mason Athletics Let's hit this season out of the park, guys! 🚒⚾❤️💚City of Fairfax Government
When the weather gets frightful ☔️ there’s a party in the bay at ! 🚒🧯 We spied the fire chief and Sparky! 👨🏼🚒🐶 We can’t wait to see you! 📷🐾🚒 City of Fairfax Government
Happy Fall Festival! 😁 Grab those rain coats 🧥and umbrellas ☔️ and come say hi!!! It’s the last day of 🧯 and we can’t wait to answer your questions ⁉️ and share our safety tips! 📋 City of Fairfax Government
FYI: cooking causes 40% of home fires, and nearly a third are caused by unattended cooking.
Learn how to avoid that danger — and discover other safety practices — at the . Stop by City of Fairfax Fire Department Station 3 for fun, educational activities and games for all ages. Safety begins with YOU!
Info: fairfaxfallfestival.com
🔥🚒 Don't let your dinner go up in smoke! Set those alarms and reminders⏰, so you can cook safely without worrying about turning your kitchen into a fire zone. Let's cook up some fire-safety fun together! 🍳👨🍳 City of Fairfax Government National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
🔥 Hey there, microwave maestros! Today, for we are bringing the heat to microwave safety! 🔥🍿 Check out these safety tips:
🍿🚀 "Open the microwave like you're unveiling a secret treasure, slowly and away from the face! Hot surprises are no fun!" 🎁😮
🍼 "Never heat a baby bottle in the microwave! 🚫🍼 Microwaves heat unevenly, creating hot pockets that can lead to ouchies! 😫💥
🍿🏡 "Microwave at a safe height, not on a mountain! Keep it reachable for all kitchen adventurers!" 🙋♀️🙋♂️
🔗 And here's the link to the official NFPA safety sheet for all the juicy details: https://ow.ly/alUC50PUGAF 🔗
Let's keep the microwave madness in check and have a sizzle-free Fire Prevention Week! 🔥🚒👩🚒🚀
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Fire is a serious public safety concern — especially at home, where people are at the most significant risk from fire. Cooking causes about 40% of home fires in the kitchen, and nearly a third of them are caused by unattended cooking.
(Prevention pro tips: turn pot handles toward the back of the stove; always keep a lid nearby when cooking; keep a three-foot kid-free zone around the stove, oven, and other appliances that could get hot; watch what they heat; and set a timer to remind them that they are cooking.)
Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read has proclaimed October 8-14, 2023, as . City of Fairfax Fire Department Chief John O'Neal received the proclamation.
Fire Department and Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department are dedicated to reducing home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and education. The departments regularly hold safety classes; visit fairfaxva.gov/fire for more information. Also, stop by the fire department's Open House at Fire Station 3 during Saturday's Fall Festival, which will feature activities and information for visitors of all ages.
What can you do to make your home safer? Chief O’Neal encourages cooks to, in the spirit of Tammy Wynette, “Stand by Your Pan.” Also, maintain smoke alarms in your home – the city fire department provides and installs free alarms for city residents (fairfaxva.gov, search “smoke alarms”). Plan and practice your household’s home fire escape plan. Keep an extinguisher and other fire suppression tools handy — but never risk your own health and safety by fighting a fire.
🔥🍳 Ladies and gentlemen, it's still , and today, we've got a sizzlin' twist on a classic tune! 🔥🍳
🎶 "Stand by your pan!" 🎶 That's right, in our best Tammy Wynette voice! 😂🍳
👩🍳👨🍳 Don't let that stove feel lonely! Give it the attention it deserves. 👀 🚫 No Netflix, and forget it! 🚫
👉 So, sing with us and remember, "Stand by your pan!" 🎤👨🍳👩🍳 Learn more at www.fpw.org
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🚑 has announced the first annual Mobile Integrated Healthcare Week, focusing today on keeping you safe at home! 🏡 (**If you aren't sure what Mobile Integrated Health is - stay tuned at the end of the post!)
✨ Here are some essential home safety and fall prevention tips:
🚑 Install handrails and non-slip mats in bathrooms to prevent slips.
🚑 Remove tripping hazards like loose rugs or clutter from walkways.
🚑 Ensure proper lighting in hallways and stairs.
🚑 Regularly check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.
🚑 Store cleaning products and medications out of reach of children and pets.
**Mobile integrated healthcare and community paramedicine programs utilize mobile resources to deliver care and services to patients in an out-of-hospital environment in coordination with healthcare facilities or other healthcare providers.
The City of Fairfax has a community response team with a community paramedic focusing on mental and behavioral health emergencies. You can get more information on that program here: https://ow.ly/40oG50PUBST
The City of Fairfax Fire Department is looking forward to offering mobile integrated healthcare/telemedicine in the near future, so keep an eye on our page for more information as it becomes available.
Let's work together to create safer homes for everyone! 💪👵🏠 🌟 National Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers - Namihp City of Fairfax Government
🔥🚒 Many of us know it's , but do you know its history? Let's delve into its origination while embracing this year's theme: "Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™." 🍳🔥
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed over 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned over 2,000 acres of land (NFPA, 2023).
Let's honor this history by raising awareness about fire safety and prevention in our communities. Together, we can make sure history doesn't repeat itself! 🔥🚒
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NFPA. “Fire Prevention Week.” National Fire Prevention Week, 2023, www.nfpa.org/Events/Events/Fire-Prevention-Week/About.
🎉 Join us in celebrating the retirement of Battalion Chief (and A-Shift "Mom") Andrea Clark after 30 years of putting out fires and dealing with our shenanigans! 🔥😄🚒 Chief, your dedication, leadership, and passion have been an inspiration for us all. 👏 We wish you all the best and will miss you! 🌟 🚀🌠 City of Fairfax Government
🚨 Tomorrow, October 4, at 2:20pm EST, the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency is testing the Nationwide Public Alert and Warning system. 📢 Let's stay prepared together! 👍 💙🧡 City of Fairfax Government
IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs.
This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed.
Info & FAQs: fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/national-test-2023
🚨 Get ready for the Emergency Preparedness Fair! 🚨
📅 Mark your calendars for this FREE family event on September 24, 2023, from 12pm-4pm at the Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd. 🕛
Join us for a day of preparedness, safety tips, and more! Learn about personal and family preparedness, safety, and emergency kits that could save the day! 🌟
Prepare, Survive, Thrive! 🌪️🌞 See you there! 🙌👨👩👧👦
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City of Fairfax Government residents, please partake in the Ready Fairfax survey posted below. We have teamed up with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department to assess the culture of personal disaster preparedness and resilience in the area. The information provided can be used by citizens, communities, and local governments to become more resilient to disasters.
Fairfax County is launching the 2023 Emergency Preparedness Survey to assess the culture of personal disaster preparedness and resilience in Fairfax County. How prepared are you? Survey link:
https://bit.ly/3EopBfE
🌈 Recently, we did some hose-some training, and we turned water into rainbows 💦🚒😄 Who knew we could be so colorful? 🌟 🌈🚒 City of Fairfax Government
🎉 Happy National Virginia Day, y'all! 🎉 Did you know that the City of Fairfax is basically the coolest spot in the whole Commonwealth of Virginia? 😎🌟 w00t.❗🥳 (Right!? I know, we already knew it, too!)
We're not saying the city has secret superhero powers 🦸♂️, but our jurisdiction does some pretty amazing things (without capes, of course!). 🚒🚓💪🌲🍃
From historic charm to epic community spirit, Fairfax is like that friend who brings the best snacks to the party and knows all the dance moves. 🪩🏡 So, let's give three cheers for this incredible city! 🎉🎈
❤️Love to all our fellow City of Fairfax Government departments serving our extraordinary citizens. 😍 We hope we didn't leave any of our cohorts out that have FB pages - if we did, we didn't mean it, we promise! 😢(Please tag any city departments we didn't catch in the comments so we can add them!)💙
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🤩 We're from Daniels Run ES first graders! 🎉 Thanks a bunch for the sweet notes and awesome drawings! 💌😄 City of Fairfax Government City of Fairfax Schools
Members of Local 2702 and City of Fairfax Fire Department leadership joined in the honor of presenting a donation of $725 to the ALS Association.
Local 2702 conducted a T-shirt fundraiser to support the ALS association, and in turn support one of our own members and their family.
Prepare, survive, thrive: We have a better chance of success when we prepare for an emergency. Preparing your home, business, workplace, and community for any type of emergency, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks, invests in ourselves, our households, our businesses, and our communities.
FEMA’s Ready Campaign and other agencies — federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, private, and volunteer — are working to increase public opportunities and awareness in preparing for emergencies and educating us on how to act. Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of everyone, and we all should prioritize preparedness and work together as a team.
Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month in . City of Fairfax Fire Department Chief John O’Neal received the proclamation, with Deputy Emergency Coordinator Walter English.
Join the city for the FREE family-friendly Emergency Preparedness Fair from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 at the Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd. Info: https://tinyurl.com/mr3nrxx3
Disasters are “getting and more and more prevalent and worse,” English said, and we just want to make sure we have the best prepared residents, here in the city.”
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Units are on the move!! We are headed to our new home at #firestation33. If you see us on the go or pass by 33, be sure to wave! 👋🏻 City of Fairfax Government Whitener & Jackson, Inc. LeMay Erickson Willcox Architects
We had such a great time at the #IndependenceDayParade with you guys! #ThankYou for joining us, we had a blast! We wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! #4thofjuly #parade #cffd City of Fairfax Government Mason Police UAS Unit
Here comes #FirefighterJosh with another #MeetMeMonday video. Today we highlight Lieutenant Jon Bullock. Please take a moment to get to know Lieutenant Bullock. City of Fairfax Government #MMM #GetToKnowUs
Welcome to the first #CFFD #MeetMeMonday. For today's #MMM #FirefighterJosh will introduce you to Technician Ron Teribery. Ron is an almost 32 year veteran of the department who (in addition to his service) writes the best poems and competes in multiple #triathelons annually. Ron will be retiring on May 1 and we wish him the best of luck and we can't wait to see how many races he does once he has more time on his hands! #TechnicianTeribery City of Fairfax Government
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
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
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!
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.
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