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The Installation Management Command honored several Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services personnel as IMCOM Heroes of the Day, April 23.
Eight indiviuals received praise from Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, IMCOM commander and Installation Management assistant chief of staff, during a video teleconference. Read More...
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Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services recently added two new vehicles to its fleet, the 463 hazardous material truck and the 465 heavy rescue truck.
Both vehicles increase FES’s ability to respond to major accidents without requiring external emergency services, making Belvoir’s unit more self sufficient, according to Russell Miller, FES deputy fire chief. Read More...
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20-yr Norfolk firefighter dies on duty
Norfolk Fire and Rescue in mourning
Updated: Monday, 19 Mar 2012, 2:47 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 19 Mar 2012, 12:45 PM EDT
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - A Norfolk firefighter died while on duty Monday morning. Read More...
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What is a 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb?
On the morning of September 11th fire service members convene in high-rise buildings across the United States to climb 110 stories as a tribute to their fallen brothers. Some use air pack or carry hoses; many are in full turn-out gear; others are accompanied by rescue dogs. Read More...
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Officials offer fire safety tips
By: Justin Creech/Staff writer
Updated: February 16, 2012 - 12:00 AM
Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services personnel hosted a fire safety class at the North Post Fire Station on Sunday to educate Belvoir residents on fire safety measures. Read More...
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SHIRLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) - An Alexandria paramedic who fell from a cement barrier along Interstate 395 on Wednesday night has died, according to the Alexandria Fire Department.
Joshua Weissman who suffered a severe head injury in the fall, died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday. Read More...
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Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services rescue personnel were called to Dogue Creek Village shortly after midnight Tuesday.
Fairfax County Emergency Communications notified FES of a building fire in Dogue Creek Village at 12:08 a.m. and FES personnel was on scene by 12:10 a.m. Read More...
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Nov. 23, 2011) -- Fire and Emergency Services Firefighters received Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting training Nov. 14-18, at Davison Army Airfield here.
The week-long training consisted of three days of classroom training and two days of simulation exercises. Read More...
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IAFF lapel pin for sale. Contact your union officers if you are interested. Read More...
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Radical deficit-cutting options on table
Recommendations by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers took aim at federal pay, benefits and other expenses.
"Federal employees, including members of Congress and our staffs, must sacrifice as part of an urgent need to curtail the cost of the federal government and reduce the national debt," Sens. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn. Read More...
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The 2012 Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference is scheduled for March 25-28, 2012, in Washington, DC.
As issues affecting the nation’s fire fighters take center stage, it is more important than ever for IAFF members to make their presence felt in the halls of Congress. Read More...
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Attached you will find information that members can use to contact Congress regarding the cuts impacting the federal workforce that the Super Committee is considering. Please take the time to review this information and ensure that your members have it and ask them to contact their Congressional representatives. Read More...
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Phone Call
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Talking Points.docx
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Federal employees worried about the here and now for their pay and benefits might have a tough time thinking ahead to retirement and planning a savings strategy, especially when additional budget cuts are in the cards. Read More...
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The IAFF/Penn Foster Associates Degree in Fire Science is now available for IAFF members.
For more information visit http://iaffeducation.org/fire-science/index.html .
It is a great opportunity for those interested in an Associate’s Degree. Read More...
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Thank you for saying “yes” to Passionately Pink for the Cure®! Friends like you play such a vital role in fighting breast cancer.
The donations you and your team send in help fund critical breast cancer research, as well as education, screening and treatment programs that impact people in your community and nationwide through efforts maintained by our Affiliates. Read More...
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