Fire Chief John S. Butler

Chief of the Department @ffxfireresecue. Leading the best of the best! 147th @IAFC President, @TheMetroChiefs President.

[Fire Chief John S. Butler @ChiefJohnButler]

#MemorialDay. Remember and honor those who paid in full. 🫡 🇺🇸

[Fire Chief John S. Butler @ChiefJohnButler]

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[Fire Chief John S. Butler @ChiefJohnButler]

Reston Hospital Center thanks for celebrating #EMS workers during #NationalEMSWeek, and every week. Love the snack room!! 🙌🏽

[VA-TF1 / USA-01 - Urban Search and Rescue @VATF1]

Last week, @LACOFD joined us for a 96-hour exercise simulating a 7.9M earthquake response - testing rescue, medical care, logistics & coordination.

Interoperability & preparedness aren’t just goals. They’re a commitment we train for every day. @ffxfirerescue @USForeignAssist

[Fire Chief John S. Butler @ChiefJohnButler]

This #EMSWeek, let’s show some love to the EMTs and Paramedics who define what it means to be professional out of hospital health care providers. I’m humbled to work with them everyday. Fire based EMS.

[USForeignAssist @USForeignAssist]

Through these trainings and deployments with @StateDept following disasters overseas, @VATF1 & @LACOFD hone skills they can use to save American lives when disasters strike here at home.

[USForeignAssist @USForeignAssist]

This week, @StateDept staff observed urban search and rescue training exercises led by @VATF1 and @LACOFD. Following disasters, the new Bureau for Disaster and Humanitarian Response can activate USAR teams from Fairfax and Los Angeles Counties to deploy worldwide within hours.

[Fire Chief John S. Butler @ChiefJohnButler]

Honored to be included w some inspiring public servants from across 🇺🇸. Together, we shine a light on the impact #publicservants have every day across the USA. #localgov250. @ICMA @IAFC
🔗 Explore Local Gov 250: https://t.co/b5QZvUycZV. @NFPA @napawash

[Fairfax County Fire/Rescue @ffxfirerescue]

Recently @MDAorg presented Fill the Boot Coordinator Master Tech Kobersteen, Fire Chief Butler, IAFF 4th District VP Pantelis, & Local 2068 President Young with an award for being the top collecting municipality in US/Canada during the 2025 Fill the Boot Campaign.

[Fairfax County Fire/Rescue @ffxfirerescue]

Learn the story behind the sirens. 🚒🚑🔥

The #FCFRD 2025 Annual Report is out now! Learn more about how we keep Fairfax County safe.

Take a look at all the action: https://t.co/36ldBy7Sb5

[Fire Chief John S. Butler @ChiefJohnButler]

.@ChiefKDavis just want to recognize the incredible friendship and collab we’ve built. The synergy btwn our teams proves that when we lead together, the community wins. FD and PD Chiefs could take a page from our model. This is how you get things done. And have some fun! 🚒🚓

[Chief Davis @ChiefKDavis]

No better public safety partner. Ever. Many thanks @ChiefJohnButler for your leadership and friendship. @ffxfirerescue @FairfaxCountyPD

[Fairfax County Police @FairfaxCountyPD]

🔥🏒 5th Annual Battle of the Badges🔥🏒

@ffxfirerescue takes the win over FCPD in a great game!

@ChiefKDavis and @ChiefJohnButler were front and center cheering. See you at the rematch!

$5K raised for @ODMP & Firefighter Cancer Support Network. 💙🚒

[Fire Chief John S. Butler @ChiefJohnButler]

Recently I responded w @ffxfirerescue units on a roadway incident. Seeing the speed of passing traffic firsthand reinforces 1 msg: Move Over and Slow Down. Our responders work in the hazard zone to keep you safe. Pls return the favor by giving us the space to work. #MoveOver

[Fairfax County Fire/Rescue @ffxfirerescue]

It’s graduation day for Recruit Class 168! Let’s go! 🚒🚑

[Fairfax County Fire/Rescue @ffxfirerescue]

That's a wrap 🩸🎬

Today we teamed up with Fairfax County Police Department and Inova for a joint blood drive.

Supporting our community. Helping save lives.

[Fairfax County Fire/Rescue @ffxfirerescue]

New Rescue Graphics 👀

[Fire Chief John S. Butler @ChiefJohnButler]

Our FFs responded to a second-alarm fire in Co26’s area. Contained the fire to a single structure and prevented extension to a nearby school, avoiding significant damage and disruption. Reflects discipline, training, and professionalism our members bring to each call, every day.

[Fairfax County Fire/Rescue @ffxfirerescue]

On Sunday at 3:21pm #FCFRD responded to the 6300 blk of Beryl Rd in Lincolnia for a report of fire coming from an elementary school. Crews arrived to fire and heavy smoke coming from the rear of Bren Mar Elementary School. 2nd alarm was called. Fire is out. No injuries. @fcpsnews

[Fire Chief John S. Butler @ChiefJohnButler]

Strong Work @ffxfirerescue. Proud Fire Chief!!

[Fairfax County Fire/Rescue @ffxfirerescue]

Closing out Quarter 1 2026. #FCFRD has already responded to 30,179 incidents, have 60 recruits currently in training, and 11 new vehicles added to the fleet by Fleet Services. We continue to push the limits. If you want to join the best, visit https://t.co/fjcCxRWUTb