Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company

12/18/2019

Alright Greenbriar! Here comes Santa!

12/04/2019

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

#MeetFCFRD: Firefighter (FF) Vinny Harrison spends his days at Fire Station 11, Penn Daw, doing what he loves. He is assigned to Truck 411 and is ready to help Fairfax County residents and visitors at a moment’s notice. When he isn’t helping his community, FF Harrison is surrounded by coworkers who are more like family.

Growing up, he never imagined he would have a career in the fire service. He lived in Atlanta, Georgia until age 13 when his family moved to Richmond, Virginia. They lived there for a year before settling in Gainesville, Virginia. FF Harrison was homeschooled through high school. He played football in a recreation league with other kids who also played on their high school’s varsity teams. After high school, he began taking classes at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). He wanted to study kinesiology, the study of the mechanics of body movement, and planned on earning his Associates degree at NVCC before transferring to George Mason University to complete his degree.

During this time FF Harrison earned a certification in personal training and began working as a personal trainer at a gym in Gainesville. Even though he was the youngest trainer at the gym, he was quickly able to turn personal training into a full-time job holding the gym’s highest clientele base. However, as he began to get more serious with his then girlfriend he began thinking about a more stable career.

As luck would have it, FCFRD Captain Merritt worked out at the same gym using a different trainer. He spotted FF Harrison across the gym and asked to speak with to him about becoming a firefighter. Out of respect, FF Harrison heard what he had to say. He realized that a career in the fire service had everything he liked – camaraderie, the ability to help people, and the adrenaline rush that comes with responding to an emergency.

Six months later FF Harrison joined FCFRD as a new recruit with a new fiancée. He graduated as member of Recruit Class 138 in June 2015. FF Harrison served at Fire Station 19, Lorton, where he stayed for a little over a year before transferring to Fire Station 11.

FF Harrison loves knowing that when he comes to work he is making a difference. He loves helping others. One of his proudest moments was helping to rescue a little girl out of a house fire in early 2019. The call was featured in UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute’s Close Before You Doze Fall 2019 campaign (https://youtu.be/MpNqcUyLTL4). At the end of a 24-hour shift, he goes home happy and exhausted knowing he has made a positive impact within the community he serves.

Have you wondered what it would be like to #JoinTeamFCFRD? Contact our recruiters at [email protected] or (703) 246-3939 to learn more.

12/02/2019

Over the weekend Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company was fortunate enough to participate in the Reston Holiday Parade. We love our community's events!

11/23/2019

Think before you fry!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We wanted to share an important Public Safety message from our fire marshal, Chief Steven Sites. 

If please take a moment to read the turkey fryer fire flyer (say that three times!). We want everybody to have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday.

For more information please visit FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency’s cooking fire safety outreach page at: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/cooking.html

#cookingsafety
#turkeyfryerfireflyer
#tonguetwister
#HappyThanksgiving
#CompletelyThawThatTurkeyFirst

City of Fairfax Government
City of Fairfax Police Department

11/11/2019

Thank you to all who have served. Happy Veteran’s Day🇺🇸

10/29/2019

#MoveOver to protect first responders and others around you.

Protect those who protect you. #MoveOver when you see emergency personnel on the side of the road. #FirstRespondersDay

10/12/2019

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our open house today. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

10/12/2019

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09/14/2019

A congratulations on your promotion and a fond farewell! Good luck Chief Burns. And a warm welcome to Station Commander Barb.

Yesterday was my official last day as Captain Burns, Station Commander of Firehouse 21 having been promoted to Battalion Chief I am headed to a new area. Firehouse 21 welcomes the new Station Commander Tim Barb who will take over the great duties of commanding the best firehouse in the county.

09/11/2019

On this day we remember those who are gone, and what they fought to protect. And we stand together to serve and protect.

Photo: https://www.911memorial.org/blog/iconic-ground-zero-flag-donated-911-memorial-museum

09/08/2019

Yesterday, Pastor Lynn Miller, of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Fairfax, ran a mini-marathon in Bird in Hand, PA. She wore our fovfr tee shirt. We are happy for her successful completion and we are happy to support our community partners.

09/05/2019

Safe travels to these brave men and women.

USA-1 team members boarded their plane and are wheels up to the #Bahamas as a part of the USAID - US Agency for International Development DART.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance

09/04/2019

Amazing generosity for an amazing cause!

Thank you Fairfax County Government residents. Thanks to your generosity, our #FCFRD firefighters and paramedics raised $447,571 for MDA Greater Washington, DC! While #1 in the U.S. again, far more important is it helps those with neuromuscular disease! Thanks also Fairfax County Police Department and 9-1-1 call-takers/dispatchers who played important roles! #FillTheBoot

08/29/2019

Young Musicians Inspiring Change or YMIC honored FOVFR on Monday, August 26th with the proceeds of some of their charitable fundraising events.
“We believe music is a powerful tool that can bring people together and better lives, which is what we strive to do.” The visitors received a tour of the station and the ambulance from some of the FOVFR staff on duty.

THANK YOU YMIC!

Donations are used to fund, purchase, and upkeep of vehicles, equipment, uniforms, and training; all to serve the community.

08/11/2019

Happy retirement to Mark Servello and Jeffery Wooden. We thank you for your 20+ years of service to the community. You will be missed!

07/08/2019

Go USA!!!🇺🇸

Firehouse 21 would like to congratulate the Women's USA Soccer Team on their successful season. Well done ladies!

07/06/2019

Volunteers and their families turn out for the 4th of July Parade in Fairfax City! Where station 21 had a great turn out. Hope your Independence Day celebrations were as fun as ours:)

07/03/2019

Five Minute Weekly Tip Fireworks - Family Health - CDC

Fireworks can be a fun way to celebrate the fourth, but they can be dangerous! Be smart and safe while using them, never allow young children to use them, and ensure you are not using professional fireworks. Have a fun and safe 4th of July.

https://www.cdc.gov/family/minutes/tips/fireworks/index.htm
https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Fireworks

Family health information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

06/25/2019

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Units on scene of above grade rescue in the 3200 block of Laneview Place in Franklin Farm area. 7 year old stuck in tree approximately 40 feet up. Not injured. Crews just successfully brought him down. #FCFRD #FairfaxCounty

06/02/2019

Fairfax Firehouse 21

Units from Battalion 3 were dispatched to the 11000 block of Timberline Dr in Oakton for the house fire at 1913 last night. Units arrived to heavy fire throughout the garage and extending up to the 2nd floor. No occupants were home at the time of the fire and the original 911 calls came via multiple neighbors. E421 was the second due engine, stretching the first line inside. Rescue 421 was the first arriving special services completing searches throughout. BC403 arrived as the first command officer. Additional resources included a RIT 1 assignment plus two additional engines. A total of five hoselines were pulled and four were actively used to keep the fire in check and bring it under control quickly.

05/29/2019

Know The Symptoms Of Heat-Related Illness

As temperatures rise be wise to heat related illness!

It is going to be hot over the next two days with temperatures expected in the 90’s. As we have not had days this hot in a long time, these conditions are potentially dangerous, and it is imp…

04/30/2019

An awesome summer experience! Applications are now open.

Girls Fire and Rescue Academy Summer Camp Now Accepting Applications

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is excited to announce its Girls Fire and Rescue Academy summer camp, which will take place July 11 – 13, 2019. The Academy is open to female students who will be high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors in the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. Participants must be a Fairfax County resident.

The program is completely free of charge.

More information: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2019/04/29/girls-fire-and-rescue-academy-summer-camp-now-accepting-applications-2/ #FCFRD

04/15/2019

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on fire

Our thoughts and prayers are with the french firefighters fighting this blaze.

"A lot of people are crying," one witness told NBC News.

04/07/2019

Free cone day is coming up! Join us this Tuesday at the Ben and Jerry's in Fairfax Corner for free ice cream and good company. All donations given on the day go straight to Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. We hope to see you there:)

04/04/2019

Congratulations to Meika Wood for achieving lifetime membership! Fair Oaks is lucky to have you!

03/31/2019

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Yesterday, units responded to a car crash on Lawyers Road and Pegasus Lane in Reston area. Crews arrived to find two people trapped. Units were able to quickly work to free them. Both transported to area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. #FCFRD #FairfaxCounty

02/13/2019

Congratulations Jim! Well deserved!

Earlier today, Chief John Butler and DC Gray surprised Battalion Chief (ret) Jim Hedrick, Volunteer Training Coordinator, with the news he will receive the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Virginia’s Fire Service Training next week. Congrats and well deserved! #FCFRD

02/09/2019

Congratulations to Camilla Morrison for achieving Life Membership!

01/26/2019

Happy retirement to two of our life members: Brian Pelletier and Marci Larson! Almost 30 years with the Department and with 421 Fair Oaks! It has been an honor serving with you both, and we wish you all the best.

12/25/2018

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Stay safe.

12/23/2018

Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue on their way to the IWLA party!

12/23/2018

Tis the season of giving! And Fair Oaks volunteer fire and rescue started the season with the IWLA Underprivileged Christmas party! Where needy children and their families got a wonderful meal, a meet and greet with Santa, and some things off their wish lists. Fair Oaks is so happy to be spreading some holiday cheer:)

11/28/2018

Who’s ready for Santa? Our fire engine will be driving Santa around some of our local neighborhoods. The schedule is listed below. Changes to the schedule will be posted on our page.

December 15, 2018
9am- Franklin Glen
11am- Franklin Farm

December 16, 2018
1pm- Hunters Run
2pm- Poplar Tree Estates
4pm- Chantilly Highlands

December 19, 2018
6pm- Greenbrier

11/22/2018

Wishing our community a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

11/13/2018

Verterans Day well spent at Waples Mill Elementary, teaching kindergarteners an preschoolers the importance of fire safety. Focusing on making sure we go towards firefighters during an emergency instead of hiding from them. Also just like at school make sure you do fire drills at home! Make sure everyone knows where to go incase of a fire.

11/01/2018

Awesome costumes!

Last night, members of the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue participated in the annual Valewood Drive neighborhood #Halloween gathering. One family in particular stood out! Nicely played Mom and Dad! A future firefighter in your family no doubt! #fcfrd

10/13/2018

Congratulations to the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Rescue Co. and the career staff of The Fairfax Co. Fire and Rescue Dept at Station 421 for Best Open House in the 3rd Battalion! It was also a pleasure to meet our new Chief!

10/13/2018

Join us at our open house today all day long!

09/16/2018

Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association

#nextup. Your next volunteer fire fighter recruit’s first weekend. Volunteers will be tested heavily, physically and mentally for the next 6 months, 4 days a week, working towards their Fire 1 and Fire 2 National Certifications.

09/09/2018

Capital Weather Gang

Heads up! Are you ready for a hurricane?

East Coast *really* needs to start paying attention now, even though the forecast could still change...

08/07/2018

Another big congratulations to Anita van der Merwe for being nominated and selected to receive the 2017 Fire Commission Special Recognition Award! Very proud to have her represent Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue.

08/06/2018

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

At approximately 4:42 a.m. today, the crew from Rescue Squad 421, Fair Oaks, rescued a stranded driver on Compton Road over Little Rocky Run. Crews responded to five swift water rescues between 3:20 - 5:48 am today. There was a sixth call at 9:51 a.m. No serious injuries. Please remember to #TurnAroundDontDrown #news #weather

06/14/2018

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Anita van der Merwe for being selected to receive the 2017 Fire Commission Special Recognition Award!!! She is a very deserving recipient, and we are so proud of her.