Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

01/09/2021

The Hypothermia Prevention Program serves more than 1,200 residents experiencing homelessness each year by giving them a warm place to sleep, a meal, and access to additional supportive services. Shelter locations are open 24-7 now through April 1.

Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless/hypothermia-prevention-program #FCFRD

01/08/2021

An important message brought to you by Station 38, West Centreville. Not feeling well? Please err on the side of caution and stay home! Protect others and reduce the risk! As always, please take protective actions - 🏚️ Stay home if sick, social ⬅️➡️distance, wear a face covering😷, wash hands 🤲!
#FCFRD #FairfaxCounty #fairfax

01/08/2021

Construction of new Station 24, Woodlawn, is progressing nicely! It is located next door to current Station 24, so all personnel are able to see their future home take shape. Estimated occupancy currently targeted for spring 2021. #FCFRD

01/08/2021

It’s National Blood Donor Month! Several #FCFRD Volunteer Fire Departments are partnering with Inova Blood Donor Services to host blood drives in their fire station parking lots.

More: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2021/01/08/volunteer-fire-and-rescue-departments-hosting-blood-drives-3/

Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department / Fairfax County Fire Station 14 Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department McLean Volunteer Fire Department #GiveBlood

01/08/2021

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, friends and the United States Capitol Police on the loss of Officer Brian D. Sicknick, who died in the Line of Duty. May he #RIP.

#FCFRD

01/08/2021

If you tested positive for COVID-19, please answer the call from Fairfax County Health Department to help slow the spread.

#FCFRD

If you tested positive for COVID-19, we will call to talk to you about what this means, ask you to stay home & away from those you live with, and talk to you about who you’ve been in contact with.

Answer the call to slow the spread. https://bit.ly/2MFw8I6

#FFXCOVID

01/08/2021

Please take protective actions - 🏚️ Stay home if sick, social ⬅️➡️distance, wear a face covering😷, wash hands 🤲!

#FCFRD #FairfaxCounty #fairfax

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COVID-19 case data has been updated for today, Jan. 7.

📊 VIEW DASHBOARD: https://bit.ly/2YlpMES

01/07/2021

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning not linked to fires, more than 20,000 visit the emergency room, and more than 4,000 are hospitalized.

Learn more: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2020/12/29/carbon-monoxide-colorless-and-odorless-killer-5/

#FCFRD

01/07/2021

GSK Consumer Health Recalls Five Excedrin Brands Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

🚨Safety Recall 🚨ATTN Parents/Grandparents/Guardians - GSK Consumer Health Recalls Five Excedrin Brands Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning. More: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/GSK-Consumer-Health-Recalls-Five-Excedrin-Brands-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning

#FCFRD

Consumers should immediately store the recalled Excedrin bottles out of sight and reach of children and inspect the bottom of the bottle to determine if there is a hole. If there is a hole in the bottle, contact GSK Consumer Relations for information on how to receive a prepaid shipping label for re...

01/07/2021

A hearty morning workout at Station 10, Bailey’s Crossroads! Members of B-Shift donned full protective gear and conducted a workout that simulates many tasks they perform at a fire. By using breathing apparatus, they also practice controlling consumption of air in bottle.

#FCFRD #goodmorning #training #workout

01/07/2021

"Phones Down, Virginia!": An Update on the Hands Free Driving Law

Phones Down! It's the Law Virginia! An important video update from our public safety partners Fairfax County Police Department. Watch this update on the new hands free driving law. 📽️: https://youtu.be/F-M5NcPYX40

#FCFRD

For more information on Fairfax County's social media policy visit:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/youtube/#disclaimer

01/07/2021

Be a superhero during National Blood Donor Month! Consider donating the gift of life! Vienna Volunteer Fire Department hosting a blood donor event this month!
#FCFRD
Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
https://www.facebook.com/viennavfd/posts/10157555828601643

January is National Blood Donor Month! 🩸🏥We will be hosting another blood drive on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9 am to 3 pm in the bingo hall.

Don’t wait, register now!
Link: http://bit.ly/ViennaVFD01302021 OR
Call: 1-866-6372, Sponsor Code: 7904 OR
Contact: John Ronan, 571-220-1982 or [email protected]

You must make an appointment and wear a face covering. Stay safe and see you there!

01/06/2021

December 27 – January 2, #FCFRD firefighters/paramedics responded to a variety of fire incidents last week. An increase in structure fires from last week.

#FCFRDbyTheNumbers #WeekInReview #FairfaxCounty

01/06/2021

Out with the old and in with the new! Congratulations former Lieutenant Andrew Snell on your promotion to Captain. Best wishes and stay safe in your new assignment at Station 22, Springfield, A-Shift!
#FCFRD

01/06/2021

Follow Us!

Want to see what your #FCFRD firefighters/paramedics are doing on a daily basis? Please consider following us on some or all of our social media platforms! You will see everything from incident responses, behind the scenes and all content in between.

More: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2021/01/06/where-to-find-fcfrd-on-social-media-3/

01/06/2021

Save the date all regional CERT teams! The #FCFRD Fairfax County CERT Volunteers will be hosting the national Capital Region CERTCon virtually March 9 - 14, 2021.

Being a CERT is not the shirt. It is who you are at all times.

It shows in your instinct to help others without expecting anything in return. In the way you process your surroundings that allows you to quickly adapt to changing situations. In your desire to continually refine your skills and knowledge, as well as your need to grow beyond your comfort zone.

Being a CERT is who you are, not a role you play when needed. And that is what makes you worth celebrating. You, the everyday CERT!

01/06/2021

Be a superhero during National Blood Donor Month! Consider donating the gift of life!
#FCFRD
Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department

https://www.facebook.com/155950704419095/posts/4326727670674690/

Give Blood...Get Mug 😁❤️👍👍
January 25th - 12:30-18:30
Reserve your spot today ✅

http://bit.ly/GSVFDSaves012021

#giftoflife #inova #gsvfd #springfield #fcfrd #donateblood

01/05/2021

Graco Recalls Inclined Sleeper Accessory Included with Four Models of Playards to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

🚨Safety Recall 🚨ATTN Parents and Grandparents: Graco Recalls Inclined Sleeper Accessory Included with Four Models of Playards to Prevent Risk of Suffocation.

More: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Graco-Recalls-Inclined-Sleeper-Accessory-Included-with-Four-Models-of-Playards-to-Prevent-Risk-of-Suffocation #FCFRD

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inclined sleeper accessory and contact Graco for a refund for the accessory. Consumers can continue to use the playard portion of the product and other accessories included with the playard.

01/05/2021

Bought a live #ChristmasTree in late November/early December? It's time to get it out of the house! Christmas Trees are collected and recycled the first two weeks in January. Residents can also drop off trees at I-66 or I-95 facilities.

More: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/recycling-trash/yard-waste

#FCFRD #FairfaxCounty #Fairfax

01/05/2021

Requests for Emergency Medical Service during the week of December 27 – January 2. A slight decrease in patients transported over last week. Slight increase in cardiac arrests.

#WeekInReview #FCFRDbyTheNumbers #CPRsaves #FairfaxCounty #FCFRD

01/05/2021

Make Bath Time A Safe Time For Your Child!

January is National Bath Safety Awareness Month. After pools, bathtubs are the second leading location where young children drown. Make bath time a safe time for your child!

Learn more: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2021/01/05/make-bath-time-a-safe-time-for-your-child-3/

#FCFRD #BathSafetyMonth

January is National Bath Safety Awareness Month. After pools, bathtubs are the second leading location where young children drown according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Drowning is th…

01/05/2021

Ready Fairfax

Make a resolution to develop a personal/family emergency plan! Already have one? Great job! Take time to make sure it is up to date! Follow Ready Fairfax for more info. #FCFRD

We are SUPER motivated to work on our goals this Monday! Ready to start that preparedness goal? 💪

Choose a special notebook for all of your emergency preparedness planning, contact lists, and info. It keeps you organized!
#CareToPrepare #ReadyStartsNow

01/05/2021

Take protective actions - 🏚️ Stay home if sick, social ⬅️➡️distance, wear a face covering😷, wash hands 🤲!
#FCFRD #FairfaxCounty #fairfax

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COVID-19 case data has been updated for today, Jan. 4.

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01/04/2021

January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know: A NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health study identified that firefighters have a 9% greater chance of being diagnosed with cancer, and a 14% greater chance of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population? #FCFRD will highlight prevention efforts the department undertakes during this week.

01/04/2021

Vaccination

On Saturday, January 2, vaccines were administered to additional #FCFRD personnel. Technician Pak received her first dose. Vaccine will provide another layer of protection for our frontline first responders who continue to provide critical medical care to the Fairfax County community.

01/04/2021

December 27 – January 2, #FCFRD Firefighters/Paramedics responded to 1,877 incidents last week! A significant 3% decrease in overall incidents from previous week. Average of approximately 268 incidents per day. #FCFRDbyTheNumbers #WeekInReview #FairfaxCounty

01/04/2021

COVID-19 Update re Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Personnel. #FCFRD continues to fully staff all stations and apparatus. Information is up to date as of 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 3.
More: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2021/01/04/january-4-covid-19-update-for-fairfax-county-fire-and-rescue-personnel/

#FFXCOVID #FairfaxCounty

01/04/2021

🚨SAFETY ALERT!🚨 Temps near or below freezing combined with recent rain may cause ICY spots on roads and sidewalks this morning. Surfaces that appear to be wet may be ICY. Motorists and pedestrians should use caution this morning!

#FCFRD #traffic #weather

01/03/2021

Live Christmas Tree Disposal

For those of you who decked your halls with a live Christmas tree, it may already be time to dispose of it. Much depends on when you got your tree, what condition the tree was in at the time and if you properly watered the tree throughout.

More: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2020/12/26/live-christmas-tree-disposal-5/ #FCFRD

For those of you who decked your halls with a live Christmas tree, it may already be time to dispose of it. Much depends on when you got your tree, what condition the tree was in at the time and if…

01/03/2021

Station 30, Merrifield, B-Shift would like to congratulate Mike Salzano on his promotion to Technician! The crew gave Technician Salzano a nice parting gift to remember them by. His next assignment will be at Station 19, Lorton, B-Shift. Congratulations!

#FCFRD

01/03/2021

COVID-19 cases are rising – do your part to help slow the spread of the pandemic in our community.

Please take protective actions — social ⬅️➡️distance, wear a face covering😷, wash hands 🤲!

#FCFRD #FairfaxCounty

01/02/2021

An update from Fire Chief John Butler on the process to vaccinate #FCFRD personnel. Vaccine will provide another layer of protection for our frontline first responders who continue to provide critical medical care to the Fairfax County community.

01/02/2021

COVID-19 vaccines were administered to additional #FCFRD personnel earlier today. Technician Gracie Pak, Station 9, Mount Vernon, C-Shift received her first dose. We are proud of the critical medical care our frontline first responders provide. The vaccine provides another layer of protection for our providers and the communities they serve.

01/02/2021

Another great #2021Resolution from our partners in safety at Ready Fairfax. Happy New Year!

#FCFRD

https://www.facebook.com/ReadyFairfax/photos/a.1479891692049823/3679714415400862

Our final #2021Resolution before 2021:

Make a plan! You should have:
🔥 Fire escape plan with 2 ways out
🚗 Evacuation plan and place to stay
🌪️ A safe place in home to shelter from storms
📍 A meet up location to reunite with family

01/02/2021

FCFRD first responders bring more people back to life in 2020 than ever before

Thanks WDVM and Abigail Hillerich WDVM for sharing this story!

FCFRD first responders bring more people back to life in 2020 than ever before. Watch: https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/fcfrd-first-responders-bring-more-people-back-to-life-in-2020-than-ever-before/ #fcfrd

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — Fairfax County Fire and Rescue has brought more people back to life ever this year. 128 people will be able to join us in 2021, and it’s all thanks to our courage…