FCFRD News Blog : Live Christmas Tree Disposal

For those of you who decked your halls with a live Christmas tree, it may already be time to dispose of it. Much depends on when you got ...

FCFRD News Blog : Fairfax County Fire And Rescue Implements Adjustments In Response To Rise In COVID Cases Among Staff

Due to an increase in the number of COVID cases among staff, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) has implemented tempo ...

COVID Surge Forces Fairfax County Fire To Make Staffing Changes

After dozens of employees tested positive for COVID-19, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue temporarily placed four units out of service.

FCFRD News Blog : DECEMBER 27: COVID-19 Update For Fairfax County Fire And Rescue Personnel

Every week the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) will be posting information regarding COVID-19 impacts to personnel. Th ...

FCFRD News Blog : Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating today! All of us at Fairfax County Fire and Rescue hope today is a happy and safe day!

FCFRD News Blog : Watch What You Heat On Christmas Eve And Day!

Cooking related fires are one of the leading cause of fires locally and nationally. It will probably come as no surprise to most Fairfax ...

FCFRD News Blog : Rose Hill Apartment Fire Caused By Improperly Discarded Smoking Material In Flowerpot

On Wednesday, December 22, at approximately 5:33 a.m., units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and the City of Alexandr ...

FCPD Daily News Blog : 19 Felonies For Men Soliciting Minors Online Through Sting Operation

Detectives from our Major Crimes and Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureaus arrested 10 men over the past two weeks through online sti ...

FCPD Daily News Blog : FCPD WEEKLY RECAPS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23

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18 Child Solicitation Charges Filed Against 10 In Police Sting

Fairfax County Police filed 19 felony child solicitation charges against 10 men as part of a sting operation targeting online predators.

FCFRD News Blog : Home Holiday Fire Facts

It is that wonderful time of year when there are many holiday celebrations occurring. Please take a moment to review the below facts and ...

FCFRD News Blog : Unattended Candle Cause Of Oakton Townhouse Fire

On Friday, December 17, at approximately 10:09 p.m., units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and the City of Fairfax Fi ...

FCFRD News Blog : DECEMBER 20: COVID-19 Update For Fairfax County Fire And Rescue Personnel

Every week the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) will be posting information regarding COVID-19 impacts to personnel. Th ...

FCPD Daily News Blog : Chief Davis Announces Evidence Of An Alleged Serial Killer In Virginia

To watch the full press conference with details from Harrisonburg Chief of Police, Kelley Warner, watch here: Chief Davis announces evid ...

FCPD Daily News Blog : MEDIA ALERT: CHIEF DAVIS TO ANNOUNCE EVIDENCE OF AN ALLEGED SERIAL KILLER IN VIRGINIA

The bodies of four victims have been found since August in Virginia

FCPD Daily News Blog : FCPD WEEKLY RECAPS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17

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FCFRD News Blog : Got To Smoke It? Get In S.T.E.P. With FCFRD And Sink It Or Soak It!

Spring is in the air today and tomorrow! Days like these are ripe for an improperly discarded smoking material, thrown into mulch or oth ...

FCFRD News Blog : Get In S.T.E.P. This Holiday Season! Got To Smoke It? Sink It Or Soak It!

The holidays are a time family and friends get together. It is also a time when one of the leading causes of fire in Fairfax County can ...

FCFRD News Blog : Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Cause Of Hybla Valley Apartment Fire

On Sunday, December 12, at approximately 7:58 a.m., units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and the City of Alexandria ...

'Red Flag' Law: Fairfax County Officials Urge Public To Speak Up

Fairfax County launched a public awareness campaign to let county residents know about the state’s new “red flag” law and how they can help.

FCFRD News Blog : DECEMBER 13: COVID-19 Update For Fairfax County Fire And Rescue Personnel

Every week the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) will be posting information regarding COVID-19 impacts to personnel. Th ...

FCFRD News Blog : Unattended Cooking Cause Of Seven Corners Apartment Fire

On Thursday, December 9, at approximately 12:52 p.m., units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Arlington County Fire Depart ...

FCPD Daily News Blog : FCPD WEEKLY RECAPS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10

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FCFRD News Blog : Smoke Alarm Alerts Residents To Bailey's Crossroads House Fire

On Wednesday, December 8, at approximately 10:45 p.m., units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Arlington County Fire Depar ...

FCFRD News Blog : Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

Getting ready to put up a real, or artificial, Christmas tree in your home? Before you do, you need to pause a moment and review some im ...

Reston Woman Dead After Car She Was Riding In Crashes Into Tree

Fairfax County detectives believe alcohol and speed may have been involved in Sunday morning's fatal crash in Chantilly.

FCPD Daily News Blog : FCPD Weekly Recaps For Friday, December 3

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FCFRD News Blog : Electrical Event Cause Of Herndon Apartment Fire

On Thursday, December 2, at approximately 5:34 p.m., units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Loudoun County Fire and Rescu ...

FCFRD News Blog : Carbon Monoxide: Colorless And Odorless Killer

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. According to the

FCFRD News Blog : Unattended Cooking Results In West Falls Church House Fire

On Tuesday, November 30, at approximately 9:20 a.m., units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Arlington County Fire Departm ...

FCFRD News Blog : Smoke Alarm Alerts Residents To Springfield House Fire

On Sunday, November 28, at approximately 2:09 a.m., units responded for a reported house fire in the 5400 block of Kempsville Street in ...

FCFRD News Blog : Happy Hanukkah! Candle With Care!

See the latest announcement from the FCFRD News Blog.

FCFRD News Blog : Promotions

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is pleased to announce the following uniformed promotions.

FCFRD News Blog : Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from Therapy Dog Wally and everyone at your Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department!

FCPD Daily News Blog : FCPD WEEKLY RECAPS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24

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FCFRD News Blog : Get In S.T.E.P. And Make Sure To Fry The Turkey And NOT Your House

Using a Turkey Fryer this year to cook your Thanksgiving Dinner?

FCFRD News Blog : One Person Injured In Centreville Townhouse Fire

On Sunday, November 21, at approximately 10:41 p.m., units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and the Loudoun County Fire an ...

FCFRD News Blog : NOVEMBER 22: COVID-19 Update For Fairfax County Fire And Rescue Personnel

Every week the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) will be posting information regarding COVID-19 impacts to personnel. Th ...

FCFRD News Blog : Get In S.T.E.P. With A Recipe For Thanksgiving Success!

It is week two of the

FCFRD News Blog : STEP Into Safety This Holiday Season And Can Your Fireplace/Fire Pit Ashes!

Celebrating the upcoming holiday season with a fire in your fireplace or outside in your fire pit? Please make sure you do so safely! Wh ...