Fairfax Co Professional Firefighters & Paramedics

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 electrachna.com to find out more!

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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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

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

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

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)

🚨 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!

👩🏿‍🚒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.

🚨 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

🚨 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

🚨 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

🚒 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!

🚨 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!

🚨 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

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: stbaldricks.org/events/fairfax…

💡 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

🚒 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.

🚒 Not All Fire Trucks Are the Same! 🚒 Ever wonder what the difference is between Fire Engines and Ladder Trucks? Here’s a quick breakdown: 🧵