Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company

Thank you to everyone who came to visit your local fire station last Saturday for the annual Fire Prevention Week Open House! It was a great day!

Come join us for Open House until 4pm today! Watch demonstrations by firefighters, practice, stop, drop and roll, play the spin wheel, and more!

Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire & Rescue Donates Retired Ambulance to Ukraine

Working with the Chicago-based Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA) and some related medical relief charities, the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company (FOVFR) has donated a retired ambulance to be shipped to Ukraine to assist with the relief effort there. Along with some additional supplies, the ambulance will be moved into Ukraine and used wherever the need is greatest; either in the cities or near the battlefront.

Per FOVFR President Jonathan Wood, “The opportunity arose to do something really positive in the world, and the company wholeheartedly supported the effort.” Pictures of the unit after it goes to work in Ukraine will be made available.

Pic: Donated ambulance just before leaving on its long journey.
Update 8/31: Vehicle has been Approved for Export at the port of Baltimore, and is scheduled to sail on Sept 7th.

Congratulations to FOVFR member Teresa Neves, who just donned her white coat at the University of Illinois, Chicago, Medical School. Way to go, Teresa!

With temperatures rising make sure you and your family stay safe! Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and make sure you take frequent breaks. If you or someone you know is experiencing heat stroke symptoms call 911 right away.

988 is the new su***de and crisis lifeline. Spread awareness!

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As of July 16, the number 9-8-8 has been officially designated as the new three digit dialing code that will automatically route calls to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline.

Calls, texts, and chats to 9-8-8 will be answered by skilled, trained crisis workers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

If you or a loved one are experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress, you are not alone, and help is available.

More information and resources can be found at: https://988lifeline.org/

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Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire & Rescue was at Herndon Festival this weekend providing emergency medical services for festival goers. They also met up with some other superheroes!

Timeline photos

We are happy to support by donating our retired/expired firefighting gear. Thank you for coordinating this effort! City of Fairfax Government DC Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 36

Photos from Inova Health System's post

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS' DAY!!! Thank a firefighter today!

We stand beside our public safety partner Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, family and friends as we mourn the loss of Captain Kimberly Schoppa who passed away today from occupational cancer. Captain Schoppa proudly served Fairfax County for over 18 years.

Photos from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department's post

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is excited to announce the return of the Girls Fire and Rescue Academy summer camp, taking place June 21 – 24, 2022. The Academy is open to female students who will be in grades 7 – 12 in the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Participants must be a Fairfax County resident.

More: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems/girls-academy


Fairfax County Public Schools

Mason drones help Coast Guard’s effort to free ship stuck in the Chesapeake Bay

Mason drones help Coast Guard’s effort to free ship stuck in the Chesapeake Bay The George Mason University Police Department is lending its aerial assets to efforts to free the large container ship stuck in the Chesapeake Bay after running aground more than a month ago.

Photos from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department's post

Note for Contributors in 2021: Due to a data processing error, Thank You Letters that you recently received had an error in the amount contributed. You should receive a corrected letter in the mail in a few days. Thank you for your continued support.

Be prepared for some winter weather this weekend!

Confidence continues to increase in a significant winter storm Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. Here is the updated winter storm threat level. More details on the forecast can be found at weather.gov/lwx/winter.

Photos from US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington's post

Kick off 2022 by making a difference and donating blood! We'll be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 11 from 1-5:30. Here's the link to register. https://bit.ly/DunnLoringVFRD0111

Photos from US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington's post

Have a safe and Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you in 2022!

Santa Runs are a time honored tradition! Santa loves riding on top of 421's engine. Second only to his sleigh!

Happy Halloween from Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue!!!

Friendly reminder as Halloween and the holiday season approach. Stay safe!

Keep candles at least 1 foot away from anything that can burn. According to the NFPA, More than two of every five (44%) of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source, such as a candle or hot equipment.
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In remembrance of those who lost their lives. May we honor them in our memories and our actions.

If you call Fire Station 37, Kingstowne, on any given day and ask for the officer in charge, you will notice one thing they all have in common. All of them are women. For the first time in the history of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, three women fill the top leadership roles of a fire station. In an industry that is striving to acquire more diversity, especially in leadership roles, it signals progress.

Read on: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2021/08/13/an-historic-first/

Have a happy and safe 4th of July! Did you see us in the Fairfax City Parade yesterday?

We were very happy to lead the Fair Oaks Estates 4th of July parade this morning! Happy 4th of July from Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue!

Stat safe!!!

The Fourth of July would not be the same without those breathtaking fireworks. However, tragedy can strike within seconds when fireworks are not properly and safely used. Thousands of people are injured each year in the United States due to fireworks. Consider the following safety tips when using permissible fireworks: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2021/06/30/fireworks-safety-5/

If you would like to dispose of any illegal or unwanted consumer fireworks in your possession without penalty, please contact the County Fire Marshal at 703-246-4849 , TTY 711.

Hey guys, it's a out there... Make sure you stay and .

Here are some tips for you:

- Limit your outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest.
- Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package.
- Pace your activity. Start activities slow and pick up the pace gradually.
- Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more. Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat-related illness.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.

And while we're at it, here are some tips on keeping your house cool as well! https://info.iwantcomfortnow.com/blog/8-tips-to-cool-your-home-better-during-a-heat-wave

City of Fairfax Government

Matt Moon started as a career Firefighter/Paramedic in 2013. He left to become a Physician Assistant. Matt returned as a volunteer with Great Falls VFD. Throughout the last 7 years, FCFRD has been his family.

You will be missed!

We are happy and sad for our Training Coordinator, Hedrick’s retirement after 39 years of fire service and training. Chief Hedrick is pictured here receiving the Governor's Award for Excellence in Fire Service Training handed by Fire a Chief Butler. Thank you for your service!

We cannot confirm or deny that may prefer fire trucks that carry fire hose over fire trucks that have the big ladder on top! 😆

To all the heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice.