Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

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Linda is alive today thanks to the quick actions of staff and a fellow classmate at Fairfax County Park Authority South ...
11/08/2023

Linda is alive today thanks to the quick actions of staff and a fellow classmate at Fairfax County Park Authority South Run Recreation Center. Would you know what to do if someone you loved had a cardiac event? Join and the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department TODAY, November 8, 6pm - 8pm, at South Run Recreation Center to learn hands-only CPR and how to use an AED. It only takes minutes to learn how to save a life!

11/08/2023

Earlier this evening, responded to a utility emergency in the 3800 blk of South George Mason Drive in Baileys Crossroads. An explosion occurred while our firefighters were working that was captured on video. Thankfully, our firefighters are okay. FCFRD firefighters put their lives on the line everyday to protect the lives and property of Fairfax County. 🎥 courtesy of bystander.

  units are on scene of a utility emergency at a shopping center in the 3800 blk of South George Mason Drive in the Bail...
11/07/2023

units are on scene of a utility emergency at a shopping center in the 3800 blk of South George Mason Drive in the Bailey’s Crossroads area. Utility companies are en route. The building has been evacuated. No reported civilian or firefighter injuries.

Would you know what to do if someone you loved had a cardiac event? Join   and the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire De...
11/06/2023

Would you know what to do if someone you loved had a cardiac event? Join and the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department this Wednesday, November 8, at South Run Recreation Center to learn hands-only CPR. It only takes minutes to learn how to save a life!

  units are on the scene of a townhouse fire in the 6000 blk of Masefield Ct in the Lincolnia area. Units arrived with f...
11/05/2023

units are on the scene of a townhouse fire in the 6000 blk of Masefield Ct in the Lincolnia area. Units arrived with fire showing. The fire is out. Crews are checking for hotspots and performing overhaul. No civilian or firefighter injuries.

  units are working a house fire in the 4000 blk of Woodland Rd in the Annandale area. Units arrived with fire in the ba...
11/03/2023

units are working a house fire in the 4000 blk of Woodland Rd in the Annandale area. Units arrived with fire in the basement and first floor. The fire is out. Crews are checking for hotspots. No civilian or firefighter injuries.

Today through Saturday  ’s Technical Rescue Operations Team (TROT), in partnership with Woodrow Wilson Bridge Authoritie...
11/02/2023

Today through Saturday ’s Technical Rescue Operations Team (TROT), in partnership with Woodrow Wilson Bridge Authorities and DC Fire And EMS, is conducting a combined Confined Space and Rope Rescue Training exercise at the bridge. This valuable offsite training allows the team to maintain vital and highly technical skills. These types of events can be challenging and this training allows our personnel to maintain a high level of knowledge and skill.

Yesterday, FS11, Penn Daw, hosted the   Annual Coat Drive. Firefighters and volunteers distributed 2,000 coats to over 4...
11/01/2023

Yesterday, FS11, Penn Daw, hosted the Annual Coat Drive. Firefighters and volunteers distributed 2,000 coats to over 40 schools and nonprofits throughout Fairfax County. The highlight of the event was helping 200 preschoolers who arrived by bus to pick out and take home their new coats. Thank you to all those who contributed and volunteered to make this event a success!

Throughout the past week,   members have been in the spooky spirit as they participated in trunk-or-treats and Halloween...
11/01/2023

Throughout the past week, members have been in the spooky spirit as they participated in trunk-or-treats and Halloween parades throughout the county. Thank you to all the communities and residents who invited us to be a part of their Halloween celebrations!

10/31/2023

Today Fire Station 28, Fort Buffalo, held a push in ceremony for its new engine, E428. In September 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors accepted the recommendation of FS28 personnel to rename the fire station from Seven Corners to Fort Buffalo. This is the first piece of apparatus to reflect the new station name.

Halloween can be a scary time to forget about fire safety. Decorations and candles can turn your   into a horrifying exp...
10/31/2023

Halloween can be a scary time to forget about fire safety. Decorations and candles can turn your into a horrifying experience. Following a few simple safety tips from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) can help make this a fun and SAFE Halloween!

Today   celebrated the exceptional work of some of its finest members at the annual “Of the Year” Awards. These awards a...
10/30/2023

Today celebrated the exceptional work of some of its finest members at the annual “Of the Year” Awards. These awards are the highest commendations for uniformed, civilian, and volunteer FCFRD members. Congratulations and thank you to all of this year’s awardees!

This year’s awardees are:

Career Officer Of the Year: Captain Stephen Hartman
Career Firefighter Of the Year: EMS Technician Julie Tomesheski
Civilian Employee Of the Year: Management Analyst II Gary Dize
Operational Volunteer Of the Year: EMT David Seo
Team Of the Year: Facilities Section - Management Analyst II Carmen Gray, Lieutenant Jose Chavez Paredes, inventory Manager Swara Sammy, and Firefighter Kyle Turner

It's been a weekend full of   festivities for  ! Fire Station 37, Kingstowne, handed out candy to the costumed kids at a...
10/29/2023

It's been a weekend full of festivities for ! Fire Station 37, Kingstowne, handed out candy to the costumed kids at a Trunk or Treat at Hayfield Elementary School. The crew of Engine 432 from Fire Station 32, Fairview, gave out helmets and visited with families at a Trunk or Treat event at Bunnyman Brewing. 👻🎃

Congratulations to Firefighter Gordon Bennett, Fire Station 35, Pohick, A-shift, who recently celebrated 35 years of ser...
10/28/2023

Congratulations to Firefighter Gordon Bennett, Fire Station 35, Pohick, A-shift, who recently celebrated 35 years of service with ! AC Reed, AC Walser, and DC Craven stopped by the station to present FF Bennett with his years of service award. He has been assigned to FS35 for the past 22 years.

Congratulations to Master Technician Watson (FS29, Tysons, C-shift) on achieving over 30 years of service with  . Recent...
10/27/2023

Congratulations to Master Technician Watson (FS29, Tysons, C-shift) on achieving over 30 years of service with . Recently DC Kordalski presented MTech Watson with his 30yr service award. Thank you for your dedication to the residents and communities of Fairfax County.

Today marks the annual Inova Children's Hospital Rappel Day. Staff rappelled to show support to the kids and families. T...
10/26/2023

Today marks the annual Inova Children's Hospital Rappel Day. Staff rappelled to show support to the kids and families. This event is a testament to the incredible community that surrounds the Inova Children's Hospital. We would like to also thank the Fairfax County Police Department Stafford County Fire and Rescue Prince William County Fire & Rescue System and Inova Children's for joining us today to make this event possible. We were grateful for the opportunity to make everyone smile.

  units are in scene of a townhouse fire in the 13600 block of Flying Squirrel Drive in Herndon. Arriving units observed...
10/26/2023

units are in scene of a townhouse fire in the 13600 block of Flying Squirrel Drive in Herndon. Arriving units observed smoke coming from the roof. The fire is out. No reported civilian or firefighter injuries.

It’s time for another  . Congratulations to now Firefighter Hein (FS38, West Centreville, C-shift)! After a year of trai...
10/25/2023

It’s time for another . Congratulations to now Firefighter Hein (FS38, West Centreville, C-shift)! After a year of training and hard work, FF Hein successfully completed his probationary evaluation and received his black shield.

10/24/2023

For this week of members demonstrate dry and charged hose line deployments in a garden style apartment for fire attack.

Recently Engine 404 (FS04, Herndon) visited St. Joseph's School in Herndon to give the kindergartners an engine tour and...
10/24/2023

Recently Engine 404 (FS04, Herndon) visited St. Joseph's School in Herndon to give the kindergartners an engine tour and demonstrate FF gear. One of the goals of this type of event is to familiarize children with FFs, their gear, and apparatus, hoping it will help them not be afraid in an emergency.

Yesterday   crews from the 2nd battalion took advantage of the weather to perform training on an acquired structure. Cre...
10/23/2023

Yesterday crews from the 2nd battalion took advantage of the weather to perform training on an acquired structure. Crews focused on RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) Operations, Vent/Roof Operations, MAYDAY Operations, and Self Rescue procedures. This training ensures our firefighters are well-prepared for any situation they might face out on the streets.

Congratulations to  ’s newest  . Now Firefighter Quesada (FS39, North Point, B-shift) exchanged his red probationary hel...
10/23/2023

Congratulations to ’s newest . Now Firefighter Quesada (FS39, North Point, B-shift) exchanged his red probationary helmet shield for his black shield. Great job FF Quesada and those who trained and mentored him over the past year.

10/20/2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters of
Baltimore City Fire Department and the friends and family of their fallen firefighter.

Thank you Fairfax County Police Department for inviting us to be part of last night’s FCPD and Friends Trunk-or-Treat. T...
10/19/2023

Thank you Fairfax County Police Department for inviting us to be part of last night’s FCPD and Friends Trunk-or-Treat. The crew of Engine 440 had a blast!

  are on scene of a two-alarm fire in the parking garage of a high rise building in the 9400 blk of Route 29 in the Merr...
10/19/2023

are on scene of a two-alarm fire in the parking garage of a high rise building in the 9400 blk of Route 29 in the Merrifield area. The fire is out. There is heavy smoke throughout the building. Building is being evacuated while crews work on smoke mitigation. No reported civilian or firefighter injuries at this time.

The   parade continues! The latest to trade in his red helmet shield for a black one is now Firefighter Wood (FS25, Rest...
10/18/2023

The parade continues! The latest to trade in his red helmet shield for a black one is now Firefighter Wood (FS25, Reston, C-shift). Congratulations Firefighter Wood!

Another day, another  !Congratulations to now Firefighter Coleman (FS04, Herndon, A-Shift) who recently received his bla...
10/17/2023

Another day, another !
Congratulations to now Firefighter Coleman (FS04, Herndon, A-Shift) who recently received his black shield from newly promoted Lieutenant Hall. Members of his crew were also on hand to celebrate.

  units are working a house fire in the 5200 blk of Inverchapel Road in the Ravensworth area. Units arrived to find smok...
10/17/2023

units are working a house fire in the 5200 blk of Inverchapel Road in the Ravensworth area. Units arrived to find smoke showing from the roof. The fire is out. Crews are checking for hotspots. No civilian or firefighter injuries.

10/17/2023

Save the Date! Saturday, October 28 is National Drug Take Back Day! Safely dispose of your unused or expired medications at any of the locations below between 10am and 2pm:

Sully District Station – 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly
Mount Vernon District Station – 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria
Tysons Emergency – 8240 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
Mason District Station – 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale
Reston Hospital Center – 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston (Rear entrance of pavilion 2)
Franconia District Station – 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria
West Springfield District Station – 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield
Fair Oaks District Station – 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax

This initiative, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, educates our community about the potential for abuse of prescription medications while providing a safe, convenient, and responsible means for disposing of unused and expired medication.

For more information about the Drug Take Back Initiative, visit https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

We are kicking off the week with a  ! Recently, PFF James (FS21, Fair Oaks, A-shift) successfully completed his probatio...
10/16/2023

We are kicking off the week with a ! Recently, PFF James (FS21, Fair Oaks, A-shift) successfully completed his probationary evaluation! Now Firefighter James received his black shield from Battalion Chief Kendrick and his FS21 coffee mug from Captain Eddy. Congratulations!

  are on scene of a commercial restaurant fire in the 6200 blk of Inter Parcel Rd in the Kingstowne area. Arriving units...
10/16/2023

are on scene of a commercial restaurant fire in the 6200 blk of Inter Parcel Rd in the Kingstowne area. Arriving units located a fire on the roof. A second alarm was requested. The fire is under control. All occupants are accounted for. No reported civilian or firefighter injuries

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Open House and Fire Prevention Week with us yesterday! Despite the rainy...
10/15/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Open House and Fire Prevention Week with us yesterday! Despite the rainy weather, our firefighters and volunteers loved meeting and visiting with members of the community we serve.

10/14/2023

Rain or shine - It’s Open House! Fire Station 11, Penn Daw, and all fire stations throughout the county are open for all to come out and join in the activities.

TOMORROW! In celebration of  , all   fire stations will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. u...
10/13/2023

TOMORROW! In celebration of , all fire stations will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Stop by your local station that day to meet your firefighters, see the fire apparatus, join in the activities, and learn about fire safety.

Recently, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department’s Field Training Section, along with crews from Frederick County...
10/11/2023

Recently, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department’s Field Training Section, along with crews from Frederick County, MD, conducted live burn training utilizing an acquired structure. Crews rotated through live fire training, focusing on interior fire behavior and attack. This invaluable training was possible because of the FCFRD Acquired Structure Program. The program provides a rare, hands-on experience for all members. You can learn more about the program by visiting the link in our bio.

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Be aware and be prepared!
On this edition of the “Health and Safety” podcast, learn about the importance of properly disposing of ci******es, ’s 2021 National Preparedness Report, Fairfax County’s guide to snow and winter weather preparedness.

Listen: https://soundcloud.com/fairfaxcounty/health-and-safety-podcast-1-12-22
Virginia Department of Health Opens COVID-19 Community Testing Center in Fairfax Health District TODAY, January, 15.

More information: https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/2022/01/14/virginia-department-of-health-opens-covid-19-community-testing-center-in-fairfax-health-district-jan-15/
We are hiring for upcoming basic recruit classes! world class, tactical athletes who respond to complex fire/medical/rescue emergencies. Have what it takes? Reimagine your future!

Know someone else who might be interested? Please share!

For more info and to apply go here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems/recruitment

Checking in on the renovation going on at Station 30, Merrifield. So far we think we are going to love it and not list it!

Love It or List It
It's beginning to look a lot like a.......fire station! Station 26, Edsall Road, to be exact! Construction of the replacement station is coming along nicely!
While January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month, leadership, firefighters and paramedics work year round to reduce firefighter exposure to cancer-causing byproducts. A shining example of this occurred on June 1, 2021 when FCFRD and Fairfax County Professional Firefighters & Paramedics members Technician’s McGill and Young joined Governor Northam as he signed HB 2029. The bill prohibits the use of certain oriented strand board (OSB) in fire training activities. This Legislation will reduce firefighter’s exposure to the cancer-causing byproducts of burning OSB. Technician’s McGill and Young, IAFF 2068 and firefighters across Virginia worked hard to bring this to reality. Strong work!
It was a busy year for your firefighters and paramedics! An increase of over 11,000 calls from the 96,934 total calls in 2020. 298 responses to medical calls, fires, rescues, car crashes, etc., on average each day during 2021!

Thank you to the residents, businesses and leadership of Fairfax County for your tremendous support that provides FCFRD firefighters and paramedics the resources required to perform at the elite level they do! Check out 2021 by the numbers below.

Earlier today, Chairman McKay and Supervisor Lusk issued a proclamation declaring Monday, January 17, through Sunday, January 23, 2022, Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week. CRR is a process that uses data to identify local risks and safety issues then develop initiatives to reduce their occurrence and impact. The goal of CRR Week is to aid in building healthy, safe and resilient communities.
Unattended Candle Cause of McLean House Fire

On Saturday, January 8, at approximately 10:42 p.m., units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and the Arlington County Fire Department were dispatched for a reported house fire in the 1500 block of Dominion Hill Court in the McLean area of Fairfax County.

Units arrived on the scene of a two-story, single-family home with fire showing from all sides of the house. A second alarm was requested. Crews worked to control the large volume of fire and prevent spread to neighboring homes. Fire was knocked down in thirty minutes. Personnel remained on scene throughout the night cooling hot spots. Working smoke alarms were present and activated after the occupants discovered the fire.

Two occupants were home at the time of the fire. Both occupants discovered the fire, self-evacuated and called 9-1-1. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries.

Fire Investigators determined that the fire was accidental in nature and started in the family room. The cause of the fire was an unattended candle that ignited nearby combustibles.

Two occupants were displaced because of the fire. Red Cross assistance was offered and declined. Damages as a result of the fire were approximately $919,500.
On this edition of the Fairfax County Government “Health and Safety” podcast, learn about the importance of properly disposing of ci******es, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2021 National Preparedness Report, Fairfax County’s guide to snow and winter weather preparedness.

Listen: https://soundcloud.com/fairfaxcounty/health-and-safety-podcast-1-12-22
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