Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company

05/15/2020

Chief Jack May

A big shout out to our volunteer Chief Jack May for 29 years of serving our community. Jack was recognized on ABC 7 news for his dedication to his community and service during this pandemic.

05/06/2020

The new pandemic threat: People may die because they’re not calling 911

The new pandemic threat: People may die because they’re not calling 911

If you or a loved one experiences heart attack or stroke symptoms, call 911 immediately. It's your best chance of surviving or saving a life.

05/02/2020

Did you catch them? A huge thank you to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels & Air Force Thunderbirds for the flyby salute! #Americastrong #FairfaxCounty

05/01/2020

City of Fairfax Fire Department

Let's join the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds tomorrow as they fly over the Washington, DC Metro area in support of the front-line workers during this pandemic. They will fly over City of Fairfax Government on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at approximately 11:55 am.

#AmericaStrong #Inthistogether #AFThunderbirds #USNavyBlueAngels #COVID19 #Community

04/04/2020

A good resource to get your questions answered.

Reminder, there are new call center hours:
📱Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
📱Weekends: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More information: https://bit.ly/2PNecxW

#FFXCOVID

04/04/2020

We thank Nothing Bundt Cakes for their support!

We would like to thank Nothing Bundt Cakes for dropping some sweet treats off today at Fairfax Firehouse 21! Thank you so much!

03/23/2020

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Please Do NOT call 911 unless it is an emergency. For example, you are having difficulty breathing.

From Fairfax County: If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and you are concerned you’ve been exposed, you should call your doctor. Learn what happens next: https://t.co/9l1C3CcVyQ

#FCFRD #FairfaxCounty

03/22/2020

CDC

Use this national pause to prepare – Have you picked a place in your home where someone can stay if they get sick with COVID-19? If a person you live with gets sick, they should stay separate from others. If possible, you should use an extra room or unused area and a separate bathroom. https://bit.ly/39Rl0Sf

03/22/2020

Vienna Volunteer Fire Department

The Lifesaving INOVA Bloodmobile is coming to the VVFD on March 30. We are hosting a blood drive from 1 - 7 pm to help combat the potential mass blood supply shortages due to COVID-19. *We are taking special precautions to ensure health and safety of all involved* If you are willing and able to donate, sign up here: http://bit.ly/VVFD0330

If you are unable to donate blood, please help us by sharing this post and encouraging others in the community to donate! If you have questions or concerns please contact Sean Jolliff at [email protected]. See flyer for details.

03/16/2020

Fairfax County Professional Firefighters & Paramedics

*** COVID-19 update ***

As the risk of COVID-19 patients increases in our region you may see your professional firefighters and paramedics wearing an increased level of personal protective equipment (PPE). DO NOT BE ALARMED. This increase in protection is to ensure that your first responders are capable of continuing to provide emergency medical care to those in need. This equipment includes respiratory protection, eye protection, and gloves. Some providers may wear additional protection to include medical gowns.

Your Fairfax County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics will be here to help you regardless of the circumstances.

03/08/2020

Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association

Always thankful for our Women Volunteers who donate so much of their time to their communities and our fire departments. #internationalwomensday #💪🏼

02/29/2020

American Red Cross

With an evolving outbreak like the coronavirus, finding accurate information can be challenging. Here are four sources you can trust.

02/27/2020

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/

02/14/2020

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

02/02/2020

IWLA underprivileged Christmas party & Santa Runs

IWLA underprivileged Christmas party & Santa Runs

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

10/12/2019

10/12/2019

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)