Alexandria Fire Department

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]

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	Corey Smedley
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
Ambulances	6
HAZMAT	1
Fireboats	1
Rescue boats	2
Light and air	1
Website
Official website
IAFF website

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, the Vigilant, equipped with two 3,400-US-gallon-per-minute (13,000 L/min) attached to 4 fire monitors.[5]

Fire Prevention and Life Safety

The Fire Prevention and Life Safety (FPLS) Section is composed of several units – Fire Prevention Inspections, Fire Protection Systems Retesting, Environmental Investigations & Fire Investigations. The Fire Prevention and Life Safety Section is responsible for enforcement of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, applicable sections of the Virginia Construction Code and related sections of the Code of the City of Alexandria. [6]

Stations and apparatus

Fire Station Number	Neighborhood	Engine Company	Truck Company	EMS(Emergency Medical Services) Medic Unit	Chief or Supervisor Unit	Specialized Companies or Units
201	Old Town	Engine 201				Fireboat 201, ATV 201	[7]
202	Del Ray				EMS 231	Safety Officer 201, Support 202, Medical Support Unit 202	[8]
203	Beverly Hills	Engine 203		Medic 203			[9]
204	Powhatan Park	Engine 204			Battalion 211	Battalion Aide 215, Chief 200, Swift Water 204	[10]
205	Rosemont	Engine 205	Truck 205	Medic 205			[11]
206	Seminary Valley	Engine 206		Medic 206	Battalion 212	Rescue Squad 206	[12]
207	Cameron Valley	Engine 207		Medic 207			[13]
208	West End	Engine 208	Truck 208	Medic 208			[14]
209	Potomac Yards	Engine 209	Truck 209	Medic 209		Support 209, Haz-Mat 209, Special Hazards 209, Mass Decon Trailer.	[15]
210	Eisenhower Valley	Engine 210			EMS 232	Foam Trailer 210 w/ Tow Vehicle, Light & Air 210, Rehab 210, Technical Rescue Support 206 (housed at 210)	[16]

References

1. "Statistics". Alexandria Fire Department. Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
2. "Stations". Alexandria Fire Department. Archived from the original on 30 June 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
3. "About us". Alexandria Fire Department. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
4. "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. https://www.alexandriava.gov/fire/info/default.aspx?id=43518
7. "Station 201". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
8. "Station 202". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
9. "Station 203". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
10. "Station 204". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
11. "Station 205". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
12. "Station 206". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
13. "Station 207". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
14. "Station 208". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
15. "Station 209". Alexandria Firefighters. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
16. UnionCentrics.com. "Alexandria Fire Fighters - IAFF Local 2141 - Station 210". afdlocal2141.org. Retrieved 2016-04-11.