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 250 professional personnel, which include firefighters, paramedics, fire prevention 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:
Summertime should be a time of fun and making happy memories. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following safety instructions will help everyone have a safe summer.
The Alexandria Fire Department held an official ceremony to publically introduce the new apparatus fleet on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:15 p.m. at Fire Station 209, 2800 Main Line Blvd., Alexandria, Virginia 22305. The Mayor and Members of City Council were on hand as well as other public supporters.
During the week of May 19 to 25, 2013 the Alexandria Fire Department celebrated Emergency Medical Service Week. The City’s EMS personnel were out in the community daily engaging and educating the public in the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of major medical emergencies.
At approximately 12:30pm the Alexandria Fire Department responded to the 5100 block of Maris Avenue for a report of smoke in a garden apartment building. Firefighters encountered moderate smoke conditions in one of three connected garden apartment buildings which required residents of three buildings to be evacuated.
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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