Alexandria Fire Department

Alexandria Fire Department
Operational area
Country  United States
State  Virginia
City Alexandria
Agency overview[1]
Annual calls 18,351 (2012)
Employees 290 (2013)
Staffing Career
Fire chief Robert Dubé
EMS level ALS Transport/BLS First Response with personnel a minimum of an EMT-B
IAFF 2141
Facilities and equipment[2]
Battalions 2
Stations 10
Engines 9
Trucks 1 in reserve
Tillers 2
Platforms 1
Rescues 1 (cross staffed)
Ambulances 6
HAZMAT 1
Fireboats 1
Rescue boats 2
Light and air 1
Website
Official website
IAFF website

The Alexandria Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the independent city of Alexandria, Virginia. The department is responsible for 15 square miles (39 km2) with a population of over 148,000.[3]

Operations

Marine Operations

The Marine Operations Division was started in 1997 to provide protection in the various waterways in and adjacent to the city.[4] The team is trained in both open water and swiftwater rescue as well as marine firefighting.[4] Two Zodiac inflatables (Boat 204 and Boat 214) are available to be rapidly deployed in all weather conditions. The inflatables are designed to be towed by either Engine 204 or Support Unit 204 (a Chevy Suburban), which is equipped with a variety of water rescue equipment.[4] Additionally the division has a 50-foot (15 m) MetaCraft Firestorm 50 fireboat equipped with two 3,400-US-gallon-per-minute (13,000 L/min) attached to 4 fire monitors.[5]

Stations and apparatus

Neighborhood Engine Company Truck Company EMS(Emergency Medical Services)Ambulance Chief or Supervisor Unit Specialized Companies or Units
201 Old TownEngine 201Fireboat 201, ATV 201[6]
202 Del RayMedic 202Safety Officer 201, Support 202, Medical Support Unit 202[7]
203 Beverly HillsEngine 203Medic 203 [8]
204 Powhatan ParkEngine 204 Battalion 211 Battalion Aide 215[9]
205 RosemontEngine 205Tower 205Medic 205 [10]
206 Seminary ValleyEngine 206Medic 206Battalion 212Rescue Squad 206[11]
207 Cameron ValleyEngine 207Medic 207Light and Air 207[12]
208 West EndEngine 208Truck 208Medic 208[13]
209 Potomac YardsEngine 209Truck 209EMS 231Support 209, Haz-Mat 209, Haz-Mat Support 259, Special Hazards 209, Foam Trailer 209 w/ Tow Vehicle, Rehab Bus, Mass Casualty Decon Trailer and WMD Trailers. [14]
210 Eisenhower Valley Engine 210 EMS 232 Swift Water Rescue [15]

References

  1. ↑ "Statistics". Alexandria Fire Department. Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Stations". Alexandria Fire Department. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "About us". Alexandria Fire Department. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 "Marine Operations". Alexandria Fire Department. Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "Alexandria, Va., FD Gets New Fire Boat". MetalCraft Marine. Firehouse. 12 March 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "Station 201". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  7. ↑ "Station 202". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  8. ↑ "Station 203". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "Station 204". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  10. ↑ "Station 205". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  11. ↑ "Station 206". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  12. ↑ "Station 207". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  13. ↑ "Station 208". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  14. ↑ "Station 209". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  15. ↑ UnionCentrics.com. "Alexandria Fire Fighters - IAFF Local 2141 - Station 210". www.afdlocal2141.org. Retrieved 2016-04-11.

Coordinates: 38°48′17″N 77°2′50″W / 38.80472°N 77.04722°W / 38.80472; -77.04722

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