Fairfax County Honors Firefighter On Retirement
Prevent Christmas Tree Fires This Holiday Season With These Safety Tips
As the season for Christmas Trees and decorations begins, residents need to take precautions and avoid fire risks that's associated with the festivities of the season. Continue reading
Alexandria Fire Department Issues Cooking Safety Tips For Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the day for cooking, baking, grilling and much more cooking. According to the National Fire Protection Association Thanksgiving is the leading day for cooking related fires. Continue reading
Alexandria Fire Department Receives Federal Grant
The Alexandria Fire Department has received a grant of over $2.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant will be used to improve staffing as well as health and safety for personnel. Continue reading
Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team Get Free Training Class
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue along with the Department of Homeland Security brings a challenging fun and free program named Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. In this training, people learn to push their personal boundaries, save lives with duct tape and rags; pull a person from under an 800-pound beam, and use a fire extinguisher. Continue reading