Fairfax Co Professional Firefighters & Paramedics

We represent 1,900+ active & retired firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers & mechanics proudly serving Fairfax County, VA residents & visitors 24/7/365!

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BREAKING: Fairfax Co Firefighters, paramedics & 911 dispatchers endorse @RachnaHeizer for Braddock District Supervisor!

Over her career she’s fought for workers rights & has committed to keeping public safety a priority!

Go to https://t.co/4xAvA1wMyC to find out more!

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Thanks to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, County Executive Hill, staff, and YOUR voices, funding for ALL four EMS transport units has been fully restored in the FY26 Budget. A major win for public safety and the community we serve.

Thank you, Fairfax County!

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@AllisonPapson @IAFFofficial @NorthernVAMag @DaveLeval @DCNewsLive @fairfaxnewswire @FairfaxTimes

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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Hillel Shultz, a passionate Fairfax Co. resident, is speaking up for Fire & Rescue. He’s visited every firehouse & stands with #Local2068 to oppose cuts in the FY26 budget. More community voices coming soon! #IAFF #FCFRD #fairfaxcounty

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𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟰𝟭𝟲: Don’t cut public safety in FY26. A416 serves a large area with long transport times, backing up nearby units + preventing coverage gaps. Cutting it puts lives at risk. Tell your Supervisor: keep A416 in the budget. #SaveAmbulance416 #Local2068

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EMS Cuts Put Lives at Risk!

Last week, Ambulance 416 saved a gunshot victim. Under the FY26 budget, it and other critical units face elimination, leading to dangerous delays in care.

Public safety isn’t optional. Speak up before it’s too late! #local2068 #fairfaxcounty #FCFRD

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Fire & Rescue Cuts Put Lives at Risk

Fairfax County’s proposed FY26 budget cuts will eliminate FOUR emergency units, leading to longer wait times for critical EMS services.
Units at risk:
A416 (Clifton)
A420 (Gunston)
A441 (Crosspointe/Fairfax Station)
M439 (North Point/Herndon)

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🚨 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤! 🚨

FFX COs FY26 budget, cuts 𝟒 ambulances, 𝟐 rescue squads & cutting 24-hour staffing at multiple stations. These cuts mean 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭!

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👩🏿‍🚒𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟔𝟖 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞! 👩🏼‍🚒

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate these pioneers and all the women who have and continue to shape the future of #FCFRD.

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🚨 Fairfax County’s FY26 budget cuts $60M, with 40% from public safety! Fewer ambulances, longer response times & reduced 911 staffing put lives at risk. Tell the Board: Public Safety MUST be a priority! #ProtectFairfax #Local2068 #IAFF

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🚨 Fairfax County’s FY26 budget cuts $60M, with 40% from public safety! Fewer ambulances, longer response times & reduced 911 staffing put lives at risk. Tell the Board: Public Safety MUST be a priority! #ProtectFairfax #Local2068 #IAFF

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🚨 Public Safety Alert 🚨

County officials are considering dangerous service reductions that could:

❌ Reduce critical Fire & Rescue resources
⏱️ Increase response times, when seconds count
📈 Strain services as calls have risen 26% since 2017

#Fairfaxcounty #virginia #budget

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🚒 YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY! 🚑

Potential service cuts to Fire & Rescue could:
❌ Reduce critical units
⏱️ Delay emergency response
📈 Strain a system facing 26% more calls since 2017

Make public safety a top priority!

📢 Demand protection for critical services!

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🚨 𝗡𝗢 𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗜𝗖𝗘! 🧊🚷

IAFF Local 2068 urges everyone to stay off frozen lakes, ponds, and waterways, 𝗻𝗼 𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲!

Protect yourself and others, spread the word to keep our community safe!

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🚨 FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES AT RISK 🚨
Potential reductions could hurt response times & public safety!

📣 Contact your Board of Supervisors NOW to demand action. Public safety is non-negotiable! #fairfax #nova #budgetcuts #iaff

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Is public safety still a priority? Fairfax Co is considering major cuts to fire & EMS, including:
🚑 7 ambulances & 1 medic unit
🚒 3 ladder trucks & 1 engine
⏱️ Reduced 24-hour rescue squad coverage

On top of service reductions from July 1. Speak up now! #FairfaxCounty #iaff

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Today, members of the 163rd Recruit School, Basic Training Staff, & @ffxfirerescue are shaving their heads in support of @StBaldricks, funding life-saving childhood cancer research.

Thanks to all who shave & donate to this incredible cause!

💚 Donate: https://t.co/77U7imNs2p

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💡 Whether it’s a fire or other emergencies, both play a vital role in keeping our community safe!
#FireSafety #iaff #Local2068 #FireEngines #LadderTrucks #fairfax

@PatHerrity @SupvPalchik @JamesWalkinshaw @WalterAlcornFFX @kathysmithsully @DanStorck @MasonSup_Andres

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🚒 Not All Fire Trucks Are the Same! 🚒

Ever wonder what the difference is between Fire Engines and Ladder Trucks? Here’s a quick breakdown: 🧵

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🚒 Ladder Trucks (CONT)

• Includes ground ladders ranging from 16’ to 35’.

• Main role: Search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, laddering, and salvage/overhaul. They also assist with EMS calls and vehicle accidents when engines are unavailable or farther away.