Fairfax, Va. -- The Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company has announced its 2014 Board of Directors: President: Jonathan WoodVice President: Mike LattanzioTreasurer: Kelley WineSecretary: Camilla MorrisonDirectors: Kevin Mullins, Shane Murphy, and Bruce...

Alexandria, Va. -- The Franconia Volunteer Fire Department, which serves the Franconia, Rose Hill, and Kingstowne areas of Alexandria, has announced its leadership for 2014: Chief: Tim FlemingPresident: Deborah VolkerAssistant Chief: Gary GaalVice-President: Sean...

Great Falls, Va. -- The Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department announced its 2014 Officers and Board of Directors: President: Joan BlissChief: Frank SmithSecretary: Ginger SinghTreasurer: Homer JohnsBoard of Directors: Homer Johns, Melissa Cummings, Ginger Singh,...

Springfield, Va. -- Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department is selling wooden Uncle Sam lawn ornaments to support its operations. "The 'Sam' figures can be a great way to display patriotism and show support for the volunteer fire department," said Rick Machado,...

Fairfax, Va. -- On Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and all 37 fire and rescue stations cordially invites the general public to participate in a community open house spotlighting fire prevention.  This event is...

Fairfax, Va. -- More than 40 members from local volunteer fire departments dropped their Labor Day plans to help backfill Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department stations following a six-alarm blaze in Alexandria.  At 11:49 a.m. on Sept. 2, Fairfax County sent...

Want to learn more about the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department? Want to participate in an interesting, fun-filled, nine-week program that will show you what firefighters and paramedics do every day? You can now apply to the Citizens Fire and Rescue Academy....

Fairfax, Va. -- President Barrack Obama recently recognized more than two dozen volunteer fire and rescue members in Fairfax County for their dedication to community service.   Any volunteer who dedicated over 1,000 hours during the course of the year receives the...

The Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company will again sponsor a fund raiser Memorial Day weekend 5K run on Saturday, May 25th.  The fun times include a 1/2 mile fun run for the kids.  The event will be held at the Fairfax County Government Center at 12000...

Falls Church, Va. -- Slightly more than three years after heavy snow from a blizzard partially collapsed the roof of the Bailey's Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department bay, construction of a brand-new firehouse has finally started. Fairfax County officials recently...