Tag: fairfax_county_fire_and_rescue_department
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Four Charged Over $1M Fire at Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Training Facility
Fire investigators, police and ATF have charged four people, including a 17-year-old, over a fire that engulfed a Lorton training facility, causing up to $1.3 million in damage.
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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Honors Members at Medal Day Ceremony
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue celebrated its members at the twice-yearly Medal Day Ceremony, recognizing length of service, career achievement, meritorious service, promotions and 2026 award winners.
HealthLaw EnforcementEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Fairfax County Fire and RescueMedal Day CeremonyLength of ServiceMeritorious ServicePromotionsUrban Search and RescueOf the Year AwardsFairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
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Mount Vernon Townhouse Fire Caused by Electrical Event, Investigators Say
Fairfax County fire investigators say an electrical event sparked an October 18 townhouse fire near Hagel Circle and Richmond Hwy, displacing two occupants and causing an estimated $143,150 in damages.
Law EnforcementDisastersUSASocial Issues Fairfax County Fire and Rescue DepartmentMount Vernontownhouse fireelectrical eventHagel CircleRichmond HighwayRed Cross
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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Promotes Jason G. Pryor to Deputy Chief
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department promotes Jason G. Pryor to Deputy Chief. With nearly two decades of service, Pryor brings extensive operational and leadership experience, committed to developing future generations and community service.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthState GovernmentsEducationEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Jason G. PryorFairfax CountyFire and RescueDeputy ChiefPromotionLeadershipEmergency ServicesFairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Names Reena Thomson New HR Director
Reena Thomson has been promoted to Director of Human Resources for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Her extensive career within FCFRD, including roles in payroll, grants, and USAR fiscal administration, culminates in this senior leadership position, overseeing all…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborLegal Reena ThomsonFairfax County Fire and Rescue DepartmentHuman ResourcesPromotionJohn ButlerUrban Search and RescueGrants Management
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Fairfax Authorities Seek Public Help After Fire at USAR Training Facility
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue and Police are seeking public assistance to identify individuals seen on surveillance video related to a fire at the USAR training facility in Lorton on June 27, 2026.
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguished by Sprinklers at West Falls Church Shopping Center
A late-night fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery in a West Falls Church shopping center was successfully extinguished by automated ceiling sprinklers. The incident resulted in no injuries and highlights the critical importance of commercial fire protection systems.
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