Neighborhood kids 1, Firefighters 0 #FCFRD firefighters and paramedics had just finished putting out a chimney fire in the Burke area when they were challenged to a friendly snow ball “fight.” Our crews did not stand a chance. 😝❄️☃️ | Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

On #InternationalFirefightersDay, #FCFRD would like to thank all firefighters, especially our women and men in Fairfax County, for putting their lives on the line every day. | Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Recently #FCFRD celebrated the graduation of Class 8 of the High School Firefighters Program. Members of the class trained for over 300 hours this school year. The hard work paid off. Each new graduate is now a certified firefighter! Congratulations HSFF Class 8! The High School Firefighter Program is a fantastic partnership between FCFRD and Fairfax County Public Schools that is open to high school seniors. | Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Graduates Experienced Recruit Class 147 Early to Assist with COVID-19 Pandemic As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) accelerated the timeline of its experienced recruit class to augment the department’s pandemic response. On May 22, 2020, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Chief John Butler presided over a swearing in ceremony of the seven new firefighters and paramedics at the department’s Fire and Rescu

Recruit School 154 getting in sets and reps! Scenario-based, live fire training to continue to tie together everything they have learned in firefighter training over last several weeks. Graduation roughly four weeks away! #FCFRD #JoinTeamFCFRD #fairfaxcounty #fairfax | Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Today, the women and men of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department celebrated the life of Firefighter Brandon Winfield. A true hero, Firefighter Winfield died on February 12, 2026, following a brief illness. Firefighter Winfield was an exceptional mentor and friend. He never met a stranger and was known for his ability to bring people together. He served his department and community with unwavering dedication that will no doubt have a lasting impact. We were honored to recognize his life,

Last week was Week 19 for Recruit Class 167! Recruits headed into the new year conducting live fire training and practicing vehicle extrication. Coming up this week is more live fire training and learning skills to use during elevator and metro related incidents. | Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Recruit Class 155, EMS Training, and Fairfax County CERT Volunteers conducted a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Class with a practical exercise on Friday. There were many patients with a variety of injuries. The recruits had to rapidly triage patients, and move them to treatment or transport areas. Some recruits were on ambulances and transported patients to a mock hospital. When completed, the recruit earned a VA Office of EMS certification in MCI Management levels 1 and 2. #FCFRD #fairfaxcounty #