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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Hands-Only CPR A lifesaving action. When an adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, his or her survival depends greatly on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Unfortunately, less than 1/3 of those people who experience a cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location get that help. Most bystanders are worried that they might do something wrong or make things worse. That’s why the American Heart Association (AHA) has simplified things. Don’t be afraid. Your actions can only help. It’s not normal to see an adult suddenly collapse, but if you do, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Don’t be afraid. Your actions can only help. Take a minute and look around the HANDS-ONLY CPR site and invite your friends! Increasing the number of people who know about Hands-Only CPR will increase the chance that someone can help when an adult suddenly collapses, and more lives can be save... [ more ]
Thursday, February 9, 2012 It is with great sadness that Alexandria Fire Chief Adam K. Thiel announced the death of Paramedic Joshua Weissman at 4:25pm today. While responding to a car fire on Interstate 395 near Glebe Road on the evening of February 8, Paramedic Weissman fell from the roadway, where he suffered a severe head injury. He was rescued by City of Alexandria and Arlington County Firefighters and Paramedics, with assistance from the City of Alexandria and Arlington County Police Departments and the Virginia State Police. Despite valiant efforts by the medical team at the Washington Hospital Center, Paramedic Weissman’s injuries proved to be fatal. (Full Story Here) ==== Paramedics Prayer Lord, Grant me the wisdom so that I may treat those of your children that lay at my feet. Let my hands be gentle, sur... [ more ]
Paramedic Joshua Weissman
Alexandria Medic 206
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 For the first time in its 62-year history, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department has gone a full year without a fire-related death. A multi-pronged effort by field operations, fire prevention, fire and life safety education and the residents of Fairfax County contributed immeasurably to making 2011 a safe and record-breaking year, according to officials. Additionally, operational firefighting crews’ response to fire incidents, fire inspectors, fire protection retesting and monitoring, fire investigators, and fire and life safety educators, all provided a team effort in stemming fire deaths. Read the full article on FairfaxNews.com by: James Limbach
Monday, January 2, 2012 Make your New Years resolution to keep your Family & Friends Fire Safe this year. See some of the simple tips to help keep the New Year a Safe Year! Click the images below for printable safety tip sheets. For more Safety Tip Sheets, Click Here
Be Safe when Heating
Don't be a victim of the Silent Killer
Monday, January 2, 2012 GSVFD held its annual Breakfast with Santa on December 10, 2011. Over 500 pancake breakfasts were served while hundreds of children line up to chat with Santa and Mrs Claus. Crafts and Games along with a bake sale and gift table with GSVFD items for sale rounded out the morning event. See Photos from the event Click Here.
Smoke Alarms Save Lives TIME TO CHANGE THE BATTERY & TEST ALL YOUR SMOKE ALARMS ! Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department is offering free smoke alarms to residents who are in need of this simple but effective life safety alarm but might not be able to afford or install one themselves. For information on requesting a free smoke detector and to schedule a free installation by a member of the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, contact the station at: 703-451-0120. For Fairfax residents outside of the Springfield area, please contact the station nearest your home.
Smoke Alarms w/ Sparky
Sunday, November 6, 2011 The Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 45 years of community service to the residents of Springfield and Fairfax County since 1966. Thanks to community for your support thru the years and in the years ahead as we continue our mission. Thanks to all the volunteers whom have come and gone over the last 45 years for their selfless contributions to GSVFD. Your contributions have made GSVFD the fire department we are today. Job Well Done.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011 05:10 Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a garden apartment fire Saturday, November 5, 2011, at approximately 5:10 a.m. in the Springfield area of Fairfax County. The apartment is located at 7236 Commerce Street. Firefighters encountered heavy fire and smoke coming from the rear of a ground floor apartment and rapidly extending upwards to the eaves of the second and third floors upon arrival. The incident commander struck a second alarm, bringing approximately 60 firefighters to the scene of the three story building. It took firefighters approximately 70 minutes to bring the fire under control. Six apartments within the building received some fire, smoke, and water damage, the other five apartments all received some residual smoke and water damage. More than 70 occupants were displaced because of the power being shut down and extensive fire and water damage. Occupants were temporarily moved to Garfield Elementary School with addi... [ more ]
Saturday, October 15, 2011 Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Pancake Breakfast and Open House on Saturday October 15. For the fourth year in a row, GSVFD won the Best Open House Award for the Batallion 5 area. See our Photo Album to view a few pictures of the day. Join us on Saturday December 10 at 8am for our annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa - more details soon. Sign our Guestbook to let us know how our Open House went and Sign up for our Newsletter to get notification of future event and activities.
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