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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 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!
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 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 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!
Today’s the day! As you move your clocks back one hour to mark the end of daylight savings, don't forget to check your smoke alarms to ensure they work. For more: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2023/11/02/change-your-clocks-check-your-batteries/
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 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 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.
This weekend, as you move your clocks back one hour to mark the end of daylight savings, don't forget to check your smoke alarms to ensure they work. For more: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2023/11/02/change-your-clocks-check-your-batteries/
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 parades throughout the county. Thank you to all the communities and residents who invited us to be a part of their Halloween celebrations!
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 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 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 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 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 . 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. 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 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 training and hard work, FF Hein successfully completed his probationary evaluation and received his black shield.
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 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. 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 helmet shield for his black shield. Great job FF Quesada and those who trained and mentored him over the past year.
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. The crew of Engine 440 had a blast!
Fire Chief John Butler is pleased to announce the promotion of Battalion Chief Brian Edmonston to Deputy Chief with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, effective November 4, 2023. He will be assigned to the Fire and Rescue Training Academy. For more: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2023/10/19/fire-chief-butler-announces-deputy-chief-promotion-2/
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, Reston, C-shift). Congratulations Firefighter Wood!
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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 smoke showing from the roof. The fire is out. Crews are checking for hotspots. No civilian or firefighter injuries.
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 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 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 weather, our firefighters and volunteers loved meeting and visiting with members of the community we serve.
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. 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, 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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Earlier this evening, #FCFRD 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.
For this week of #TrainingTuesdays members demonstrate the multi-company search.
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. #FCFRD
For this week of #TrainingTuesdays members demonstrate dry and charged hose line deployments in a garden style apartment for fire attack. #enginecompany #RIT #firefighter #firetraining #combatready #elkhartbrass #akronbrass #nozzleforward #fireattack #STIHL #rotarysaw #fairfaxfire #fcfrd
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. #FCFRD #FirePreventionWeek
For this week of #TrainingTuesdays members were sent to O.A.R.s (Operational Academy Rotations) training to perform the role of a Rapid Intervention Team (R.I.T.). The R.I.T. is tasked with rapid deployment to rescue lost, injured, or trapped firefighters from inside of a structure.
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During their time in Basic Training, RC158 had the opportunity to train on an acquired structure. This training takes place in a controlled environment but provides the realistic training atmosphere of a working residential fire. In this setting, instructors can give "real-time" advice, strategies, and tactics to help prepare the recruits for when they hit the streets.
On Friday, Fire Station 21 (Fair Oaks) B-shift held a push in ceremony for their new Rescue 421. It is a fire service tradition to push new apparatus into their station. This tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when firefighters had to push equipment back into the station. Shout out to Sully Supervisor Kathy Smith for stopping by. Thank you to the Fairfax County residents and leadership for providing us with the latest cutting-edge equipment needed to serve the county.
#FCFRD units are on scene of a house fire in the 4400 blk of Cub Run Road in Chantilly. Units discovered a fire on the stove. The fire is out. One patient transported by air with non life-threatening burn injuries. Two patients transported with minor injuries.
It’s graduation day for Recruit Class 158! Six months of training and hard work have all lead up to this. The new probationary firefighters begin work with their assigned shifts tomorrow. Congratulations RC158!
This week for #TrainingTuesdays watch as units conduct primary searches in an acquired structure. #truckcompany #enginecompany #RIT #firefighter #firetraining #nozzleforward #combatready #bombero #elkhartbrass #akronbrass #nozzleforward #fireattack #STIHL #rotarysaw #saw #forcibleentry #halliganbar #nyhook #truckwork #fairfaxfire #fcfrd
09/11/2001 - Never Forget 🇺🇸 This morning at 10:28am (as the North Tower fell 22-years ago) FCFRD paused to honor all those responded and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Welcome to #TrainingTuesdays! This week, Engine 409 from Fire Station 09, Mount Vernon, drilled on running the hose line over a ladder in an acquired structure. This type of training is crucial as it helps firefighters continue to develop and strengthen the strategies and tactics used to perform this skill during a fire emergency.
#FCFRD units are working a technical rescue in the 5800 blk of Wood Laurel Ct in the Burke area. A worker suffered an injury while trimming a tree. Crews are working to lower the worker from the worker.
It’s never too early to start training! While out in the community, Technician Rathbone and PFF Burke (FS25, Reston, A-shift) had some help with hose cleanup from a future firefighter.
November 6 -12, #FCFRD Firefighters/Paramedics responded to 2,436 incidents last week! A decrease of almost ½% in overall incidents from the previous week. Average of approximately 348 incidents per day. #fairfaxcounty #fairfax
The holiday season is upon us! Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when FCFRD starts to see an increase in home fires. Get in S.T.E.P. (Safety Takes Every Person) With #FCFRD This Holiday Season! Learn how to protect you and your loved ones: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2022/11/14/get-in-s-t-e-p-safety-takes-every-person-with-fcfrd-this-holiday-season-2/ #SafeFairfax #fairfax #fairfaxcounty #fairfaxva
Lieutenant Adrian Cubbage provided a brief update on the house fire earlier today in the 800 block of Winterhaven Place in the Town of Herndon Government. No reported injuries. Fire Investigators to determine cause of fire. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Fire and Rescue assisted. #FCFRD #FairfaxCounty #Fairfax
Requests for Emergency Medical Service during the week of October 30 – November 5. A decrease in patients transported and increase in cardiac arrests from last week. #FCFRD #fairfax #fairfaxva #fairfaxva
October 30 – November 5, #FCFRD Firefighters/Paramedics responded to 2,447 incidents last week! An increase of a little over 8% in overall incidents from previous week. Average of approximately 349 incidents per day. #fairfax #fairfaxcounty
Every day is a training day! This morning, crews from Battalion 3, A-Shift, were at the academy. Scenario involved firefighters advancing a hose line down interior stairs, perform a primary search and extinguish the fire. Backup driver training was also accomplished. #FCFRD
Before you go to bed tonight, don't forget change your clock AND check your smoke alarms to ensure they are working. More info: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2022/11/04/this-sunday-change-your-clock-check-your-smoke-alarm-5/ #FCFRD #DaylightSavings #fairfaxcounty
Tonight is the night! Want to test your smoke alarm but it is just out of reach? Here is one safe way to do it. #FCFRD #DaylightSavings #fairfaxcounty
Remember, we move our clocks back one hour early Sunday morning! You also need to remember when you change your clock, our firefighters and paramedics want you to check your smoke alarms to ensure they are working. More info: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2022/11/04/this-sunday-change-your-clock-check-your-smoke-alarm-5/ #FCFRD #fairfax #fairfaxcounty #daylightsavings
October 23 - 29, #FCFRD Firefighters/Paramedics responded to 2,265 incidents last week! A decrease of almost 2.5% in overall incidents from the previous week. Average of approximately 323 incidents per day. #fairfaxcounty
Everyday is a workout day! Members of Battalion 402, A-Shift conducted circuit training at Fire Station 13, Dunn Loring, earlier today. #FCFRD #fairfaxcounty #fairfax #fairfaxva
Today, a few superheroes decided to "drop-in" and spread a little Halloween cheer to patients at @Inova Fairfax Hospital Children's Hospital. Games of tic-tac-toe and writing messages were drawn on windows. #FCFRD #fairfaxcounty #fairfax #fairfaxva
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