Engine 410 Arriving On Scene of a House Fire
Ride along with Engine 410, Bailey’s Crossroads, B-Shift as they arrive first on scene of house fire last week in 5700 block of Scoville Street. Captain Randy Allen with calm and clear instructions to his crew. Likewise calm on-scene report for incoming units via radio. #FCFRD
Engine 424
In honor of #VeteransDay, county offices are closed. However, your #FCFRD firefighters and paramedics remain on-duty and ready to respond 24/7/365! Hoping everyone has a safe holiday today! And if you see a Veteran, thank them!
Associate Medical Director Dr. Dan, #FCFRD Office of the Medical Director, is a top-notch practitioner of emergency medicine. He apparently also possesses a hidden skill set atypical for a Doc – rolling up fire hose with surgical precision! Great work and nice form Dr. Dan!
Sink It or Soak It!
The #weather has been awesome last few days! Unfortunately, #FCFRD knows that this weather usually results in a number of fires more than likely caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Please, if you smoke, make sure you Sink It or Soak it! Watch video to learn how to safely dispose of cigarettes.
All #FCFRD paramedics are required to attend continuing education training to enhance skill sets, review basic skills, and learn new techniques or protocols. The rules are no different for Fire Chief John Butler who holds paramedic certification. We hear he did well last week! 🚑🚨💉
#fairfaxcountyfireandrescue #fairfax
Last week, #FCFRD firefighters trained at the academy, in classroom and practical sessions, to learn more about our new thermal imaging devices. Important tool that allows firefighters to see areas of heat, and body heat, through smoke and darkness. Watch and learn!
Last night Lieutenant Chris Williams, Station 14, Burke, B-Shift was honored by Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Council of the Knights of Columbus. Lt Williams was honored for outstanding performance and his dedication of service to the residents of Burke and Fairfax County. Congrats Lt Williams!
#FCFRD #fairfaxcounty #fairfaxcounty
All #FCFRD paramedics are required to attend continuing education training to enhance skill sets, review basic skills, and learn new techniques or protocols. The rules are no different for Fire Chief John Butler who holds paramedic certification. We hear he did well today! 🚑🚨💉
#fairfaxcountyfireandrescue #fairfax
This week, #FCFRD firefighters have been training at the academy, in classroom and practical sessions, to learn more about our new thermal imaging devices. Important tool that allows firefighters to see areas of heat, and body heat, through smoke and darkness. Watch and learn!
A good point in the day for everyone to take a deep breath and relax! To de-stress and relax, the shifts at Station 40, Fairfax Center, have this beautiful tank and fish. Very peaceful! All personnel chipped in to make this happen and to maintain. #FCFRD
Units currently on scene in the 2900 block of Centreville Road with fire in nursing home. Majority of fire on the exterior with some extension in the attic/roof area. Second alarm was requested as precaution. Fire is out. All occupants are safe. No reported injuries at this time. Most units returning to service.
#FCFRD #fairfaxcounty #fairfaxcountyfireandrescue
Units on scene of house fire in the 1000 block of Bellview Road in McLean area. House is abandoned. Bulk of fire knocked down. Crews working to extinguish rest. No reported injuries at this time. #FCFRD
Check Your Smoke Alarm!
Before you go to bed tonight, don't forget to do this 👇
#FCFRD
Units currently on scene of an apartment fire in the 3100 block of South Manchester Street. Fire located in kitchen of apartment. Fire is out. No extension beyond unit. Crews working to remove smoke from floor. No reported injuries at this time. Fire investigators on scene to determine cause. Arlington County Fire Department #FCFRD
Where Should Smoke Alarms Be Placed
An important question #FCFRD firefighters and paramedics are often asked: where in the home should smoke alarms be placed? The answer in video 👇 from our friends at Vision 20/20.
#FCFRD #ChangeYourClock #FallBack
Annual #FCFRD and Operation Warm winter coat distribution for deserving kids looked a little different this year. Usually, kids and school counselors are brought in to the fire station to have winter coats handed to them directly. Over 60 schools and shelters were requesting 3,500 + new coats. The need is great this year and we could not let the kids down. Thanks to our community volunteers/partners for adapting and making it work safely! Thanks also to the personnel at Station 11, Penn Daw, A-Shift for helping out!
Neither snow nor rain nor cold nor gloom of morning stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds - also known as morning equipment check! Station 11, Penn Daw, A-Shift ensuring operational readiness! #FCFRD
Turn Around
On days like today, #FCFRD knows there will be calls for help as people attempt to drive their cars through flooded, and sometimes closed, roadways only to stall and become trapped. This puts the driver, any passengers AND our firefighters in needless danger! #TurnAroundDontDrown
A few units from the Technical Rescue Team are hanging around the academy today. Working on confined space and rope rescue techniques. #FCFRD #training #trainingday
Station 26 Demolition
Demolition work started recently on old Station 26, Edsall Road. Crew currently in temporary quarters across the street as the old station undergoes a major renovation and expansion. Estimated occupancy for renovated Station 26 is Spring of 2022.
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One common question a young follower asked is one #FCFRD firefighters are asked by many: How do firefighters save people if they live in a very tall building? Firefighter Chris Jarvis provides the answers!
#FirePreventionWeek #FCFRDFPW2020
Units currently on scene of a building fire in the 7600 block of Loisdale Road in Springfield. First arriving unit reported smoke showing from garage bays. Car on a lift in garage was on fire. Fire is out. Crews clearing smoke from building. No injuries. #FCFRD
Units are currently on scene of a gas leak in the 13200 block of Village Square Drive in Centreville. Possibly a 4” line struck. Stringfellow Rd NB at Village Square Drive and Stringfellow Rd SB at Fair Lakes Boulevard are shut down. Gas company on scene. One row of townhomes evacuated as a precaution. Crews monitoring area. Estimate of another hour or two. Avoid area. #FCFRD
This week, along with our City of Fairfax Fire Department partners, crews trained with one of the new Foam Trailers. Trailers are equipped with the latest equipment, technology and will carry brand new, environmentally friendly foam. Non-toxic and inert training foam was used. #FCFRD
Along with our City of Fairfax Fire Department partners, crews trained today with one of the new Foam Trailers. Trailers are equipped with the latest equipment, technology and will carry brand new, environmentally friendly foam. Non-toxic and inert training foam used today. #FCFRD
Station 8, Annandale, B-Shift working as a team to wash the apparatus bay floors this morning. Firefighters and paramedics take pride in keeping their fire house, and 🚒🚑, clean. #FCFRD #StationPride
