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Members of Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company recently attended a recital of Young Musicians Inspiring Change (YMIC). YMIC has partnered with Fair Oaks for contributions and cooperation in joint projects. We are delighted to work with such talented and dedicated young performers. For more information on YMIC, visit the website: https://www.ymicus.org/
A great opportunity to learn how to save a life!❤️
Tell your friends and family: There will be a free community hands-only CPR training, on February 22nd, at the Fire Station 414 (Burke) Bingo Hall, 9501 Old Burke Lake Road
IWLA underprivileged Christmas party & Santa Runs
IWLA underprivileged Christmas party & Santa Runs
Alright Greenbriar! Here comes Santa!
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.
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!
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
Thank you to all who have served. Happy Veteran’s Day🇺🇸
#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
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our open house today. We hope you had as much fun as we did!
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Happy retirement to Mark Servello and Jeffery Wooden. We thank you for your 20+ years of service to the community. You will be missed!
Go USA!!!🇺🇸
Firehouse 21 would like to congratulate the Women's USA Soccer Team on their successful season. Well done ladies!
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:)
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)
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
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.
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…
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
Our thoughts and prayers are with the french firefighters fighting this blaze.
"A lot of people are crying," one witness told NBC News.
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:)
Congratulations to Meika Wood for achieving lifetime membership! Fair Oaks is lucky to have you!
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
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
Congratulations to Camilla Morrison for achieving Life Membership!
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.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Stay safe.
Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue on their way to the IWLA party!
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:)
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
Wishing our community a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
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.
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
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!
Join us at our open house today all day long!
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.
Heads up! Are you ready for a hurricane?
East Coast *really* needs to start paying attention now, even though the forecast could still change...
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Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue on their way to the IWLA party!
Come by and get some free ice cream scooped by your neighborhood volunteer fire station
FREE CONE DAY!
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