Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department

A few scenes from yesterday’s Memorial Day Festival & Parade. 📸🇺🇸🚑

FCVFD was proud to support the City of Falls Church during yesterday’s community remembrance and celebration as we honored those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Our volunteers spent the day staffing a first aid station, standing by with our ambulance and utility vehicle, and helping support the event from start to finish.

Throughout the day, visitors also stopped by our history tent to learn more about the department and our longstanding connection to the Falls Church community. We even made an appearance in the parade with our ambulance, utility vehicle, and “Old Tom.” Purchased in 1918, Old Tom is FCVFD’s oldest motorized fire apparatus and was actively used to respond to calls until the 1960s. We were proud to participate alongside many other local community groups and organizations.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s event a success, and thank you to our volunteers who dedicated their holiday weekend to serving the community.

Early mornings. Late nights. Training drills. Community events. Emergency calls. 🚑

EMS is made up of countless moments. Some challenging, some rewarding, and many that happen quietly behind the scenes.

During National EMS Week, we want to recognize the volunteer and career providers who show up every day ready to help others. Thank you to our FCVFD volunteers and the Arlington County career personnel arlingtonvafd we work alongside for the care, teamwork, and dedication you bring to the community.

We’re proud to serve alongside you. 💙

Congratulations to Terry on officially being cleared as an FCVFD ambulance driver! 🚑👏

Over the past several months, Terry has dedicated hours to training, developing new skills, and taking on additional responsibilities. We’re proud to have Terry behind the wheel and look forward to seeing him continue to grow as a provider and member of the department.

Congratulations, Terry! 🎉

Some people wear a lot of hats: mom, mentor, professional, teammate. At FCVFD, some of our volunteers wear all of them. 💐🚑

This Mother’s Day, we’re recognizing the moms in our department who dedicate their time not only to their families, but also to serving the Falls Church community. Whether they’re responding to calls, leading training, supporting fellow volunteers, or helping behind the scenes, their impact reaches far beyond the ambulance bay.

We’re grateful for the many ways they care for others both inside and outside the station.

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms of FCVFD and to all the mothers in our community. 💙

Happy National Nurses Week! 🩺💙

We’d like to thank the nurses who make an impact both in our department and throughout the healthcare system every day.

At FCVFD, we’re especially grateful for Captain JJ Elliott, an L&D nurse, EMT, FCVFD Trustee, and our department’s Training Officer. Since joining FCVFD in 2018, she has played a major role in mentoring volunteers, leading recruit school, coordinating continuing education, and helping prepare our members to provide the highest level of care possible. 🚑 Capt. Elliott brings care and dedication to every role she serves in.

Thank you to all nurses, including the nurses at the hospitals throughout our territory who continue patient care after we arrive in the ER. Your skill, compassion, and commitment make a difference every day. We appreciate you! 💙

Looking for a meaningful way to get involved in your community? 🚑

Join us for our upcoming Prospective Member Information Session and learn what it’s like to volunteer with FCVFD. Whether you’re interested in EMS, public education, administration, or simply giving back, we’d love to meet you.

Come meet current members, ask questions, and learn more about how volunteers help serve the Falls Church community every day.

📍 Fire Station 6 – Upstairs Meeting Hall
📅 Monday, May 11
🕖 7:00 PM

Curious about volunteering with FCVFD? 🚑
Join us for our Volunteer Information Session on Monday, April 13th at 7PM at Station 6. It’s an opportunity to learn what volunteering as an EMT looks like, hear from current members, and ask any questions you have! If being in the field isn’t your jam we also have some amazing support roles on our administrative side!
Whether you’re just exploring or thinking about taking the next step, we’d love to meet you. Learn more at the link in our bio.