The Alexandria Fire Department holds a special place in the history of The City of Alexandria. Founded in 1774, it counts George Washington among its early members. The first paid professional firefighters were hired in 1855.
Today, the department employs more than 300 professional personnel, which include firefighters, paramedics, code administration staff and administrative support. A network of nine stations protects 15 square miles. Among the department’s specialized teams are the Northern Virginia Regional Hazardous Materials Team, Technical Rescue, Marine Operations and the Special Operations Team.
Alexandria also has a volunteer organization, the Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD). The AVFD has served the citizens of our fine City for more than two hundred years. AVFD members provide assistance in the areas of firefighting, emergency medical services, communications, canteen and administration.
Members of the Alexandria Fire Department are dedicated to our Community, Our Profession and Each Other. We Value:
Professionalism
Preparedness
Community
Dedication
Unity
To learn more about the operation and functions of the Alexandria Fire Department, we invite you to spend some time browsing through our web site. Not only will you find numerous "links of information" but a breakdown and explanation of the services we provide. There is something for everyone -- from safety tips for kids to adult educational topics. Have fun! And remember, "Be fire safe, NOT a fire statistic."
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The Station at Potomac Yard is featured in the March issue of Fire Chief Magazine, a nationally respected magazine with a monthly circulation of over 52,000 readers.
In the early 1900s, five East Coast railroads merged to form the Richmond-Washington Co., which would manage rail traffic in the region. The company also would manage Union Station in Alexandria, Va., and the city's switching yard — known as the Potomac Yard, or Pot Yard. Soon after it opened in 1906, the Pot Yard became one of the busiest railroad yards in the eastern United States, interchanging thousands of rail cars each day, so many that it reached capacity by 1937... More.
Paramedic Honored by Jaycees
Matthew Struass, a paramedic for the Alexandria Fire and EMS Department, received the James E. Shortt Award during the Alexandria Jaycees Community Appreciation Night. He was honored for his efforts in establishing a Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser “Fill the Boot” that raised over $5,000.00, and for his dedication to the Department and the citizens of Alexandria. The March 18th award ceremony was held at City Hall. The James E. Shortt Award is named for the late Deputy Fire Marshal.
The Alexandria Fire Department recently converted to Voice Over Internet Protocal (VOIP).
All non-emergency telephone numbers will now have a new prefix, 746. For a complete list of all divisions and fire stations please dial the main number 703.746.5200. For all Emergencies please dial 911
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Save Lives
Recently, Alexandria Fire Department Medics responded to a routine EMS call in a row house. Upon entering the residence, a portable carbon monoxide (CO ) monitor attached to their medical equipment went into alarm and began sounding. The CO readings were well above acceptable levels. Additional fire department resources were summoned to assist in locating the source. A faulty furnace was located and shut down. Adjoining addresses were checked and found that CO had leached into those addresses as well. Five residents were checked and one was transported. The EMS call was unrelated to the CO leak, quick thinking and proper tools helped avoid a potentially fatal outcome. This incident underscores the importance of having a working carbon monoxide detector installed in your home. Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. Click here for more information on carbon monoxide.
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The Alexandria Fire Department holds a special place in the history of The City of Alexandria. Founded in 1774, it counts George Washington among its early members. The first paid professional firefighters were hired in 1855.
