Fire Department, City of Alexandria, VA

06/23/2026

Please join us in welcoming Garrett Dyer as AFD’s new Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction.

With more than 30 years of fire service experience, Chief Dyer has served in leadership roles with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue and the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, including State Fire Marshal and Executive Director.

06/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming Daniel McCoy as the Alexandria Fire Department’s new Assistant Chief of Operations.

Chief McCoy brings more than 30 years of fire service experience, including 26 years with DC Fire and EMS. His extensive operational leadership and commitment to public safety will help strengthen our service to the Alexandria community.

Welcome to AFD!

06/19/2026

Today, we join our community in recognizing Juneteenth. A day that celebrates freedom, resilience, culture, and the enduring spirit of progress.

We honor this important day and remain committed to serving our community with professionalism, respect, and dedication.

06/12/2026

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06/12/2026

06/08/2026

Engines 205 and 206 recently visited William Ramsay Elementary School. Our crew enjoyed spending time with the students, talking about fire safety, and giving them a closer look at the equipment firefighters use every day. Thank you to the students and staff for a warm welcome.

06/05/2026

Today, we got to be a part of Fox 5 DC's Zip Trip: First Responders Friday right here in Alexandria. Our team had the opportunity to showcase the dedication, professionalism, and teamwork that go into serving our community every day. Thank you, Fox 5 DC, for having us!

06/04/2026

50 years of service, innovation, and caring for Alexandria. This year marks a major milestone for the Alexandria Fire Department as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in its modern form. In June 1976, AFD established its EMS Division, bringing Advanced Life Support (ALS) care directly to the streets of Alexandria in partnership with physicians at Alexandria Hospital.

Specially trained medics began providing advanced medical treatment and lifesaving interventions, helping transform prehospital emergency care for our community. Over the past five decades, generations of AFD paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters have answered the call day and night, delivering compassionate, professional care when it matters most.

As we honor this anniversary, we recognize the dedication of those who built the foundation of our EMS program and those who continue that legacy today.

06/04/2026

UPDATE: Following an investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire was determined to be accidental and originated from a backyard fire feature. The fire spread to nearby combustible materials and then to the exterior and interior of the residence.

The home sustained significant damage and is currently uninhabitable. One resident was displaced and is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. Alexandria Animal Control also assisted with locating household pets affected by the incident.

The case is now closed.