Two weekends ago, Fairfax County faced its largest winter storm in recent years. Fairfax County volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel were proud to serve our community and stand shoulder to shoulder with our career brothers and sisters. Throughout the weekend, volunteers staffed 41 shifts totaling 470 hours of service, supporting 22 transport units, 15 utility/plow units, and 4 rehab units. From Saturday through Monday morning, volunteer units responded to 148 calls, helping ensure the safety of our residents and visitors during challenging conditions. Thank you to all public safety personnel who staffed the storm and supported our community throughout the weekend.
Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Public Safety
Volunteers providing emergency services in and around Fairfax County.
About us
The Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (FCVFRA) is a partnership of 12 volunteer fire and rescue departments in Fairfax County. Volunteers in the 12 departments are full partners with the career staff of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, providing emergency services in and around Fairfax County. Operational volunteers are trained to the same standards as career personnel and are involved in all aspects of the fire and rescue services: staffing ambulances and fire suppression vehicles in emergency situations, serving as EMTs and paramedics, participating in domestic and international urban search and rescue, providing public service in demanding times, and encouraging fire prevention activities. As independent, nonprofit organizations, the volunteer departments own and/or operate in 15 of the 37 fire stations in Fairfax County. Volunteers are very active in the fundraising, community relations, and business operations of these organizations.
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https://www.fcvfra.org/
External link for Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- volunteer, community, service, emt, firefighter, and paramedic
Locations
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Fairfax, Virginia, US
Employees at Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Updates
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"It’s not just Blessings. It’s proximity, commitment, and people who choose to live where they serve." Most people think emergency response starts at the station. This story from Saturday, December 20, proves that the best help is often already right next to you. THE TIMELINE OF A MIRACLE: • 5:00 AM: Robby and Rich leave their warm beds to staff Canteen 422 for a massive second-alarm house fire. They spent three hours in the cold serving hot coffee and supplies to exhausted crews. • 8:00 AM: Instead of going home to sleep, they met Rick to pick up donated bikes for local kids. • THE MOMENT: While en route, a dispatch goes out: an unresponsive person at a bus stop. They were already there. Within 10 to 15 seconds of the dispatch, Rick and Robby were on the scene. They found a patient with no pulse and purple in the face. They didn't wait—they moved the patient to the ground and started immediate CPR and AED assessment. By the time the career staff and Truck 422 arrived, the "heavy lifting" of the initial save was already done. This is what we call the "Proximity of Purpose." Watch to see how these volunteers from the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department bridge the gap between "dispatch" and "life-saved." Special thanks to Robby, Rich, and Rick for their quiet consistency and for being the heartbeat of this community. ✅ LIKE this video to spread awareness for volunteer responders. 💬 COMMENT "Thank you" to let our volunteers know you appreciate them! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more incredible stories from the front lines of community service. Thank you @sheehyautostores hashtag #Springfiled for the bikes Thank you Google hashtag #NotebookLM for helping with the video
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Always open to learn a new skill and get a chance to support the county where I can. Light & Air 437 training - maybe my next new ride. 🚒
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