Annandale Volunteer Fire Department

03/04/2026

Proud of our almuna and all the women volunteers at our station 🔥🔥🔥

Making history: Meet the 3 female captains of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue’s Station 37. In 2022 The staffing of captains Felicia Barnes, Emily Murphy and Katja Lancing marked the first time all three captain positions at one station were held by women. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue has over 1,000 career firefighters and hundreds of volunteers. The first female career firefighter was hired in Fairfax County in 1979. Today, the department includes more than 160 career firefighters who are women. All three captains came up through the ranks in Fairfax County, with each accumulating 20 years or more in the fire service. Lancing and Murphy both served as volunteers before becoming career firefighters, while Barnes worked as a Fairfax County police officer prior to joining the fire department.

03/04/2026

With many newer smoke alarms featuring 10-year batteries, the messaging around smoke alarms and batteries has evolved.

As begins this Sunday, remember to adjust your clocks and check your smoke alarm batteries—only if needed. Don't forget to test your alarms monthly.

Learn more at nfpa.org/smokealarms.

01/01/2026

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Email from Annandale Volunteer Fire Department SOMEONE WILL WIN A RAFFLE PRIZE OF A SAMSUNG 65-INCH QLED - DONT FORGET TO SHOW THE SPECIAL PEN Annandale Volunteer Fire Department NEW YEARS DAY BINGO T

11/01/2025

thanks for the picture!

10/19/2025

We are excited that our volunteer Fire Chief Bill Richmond was appointed Grand Marshall of the parade! Click here for parade route and more details! https://www.annandalechamber.com/theannandaleparade.rhtml

10/11/2025

Come practice knocking down fires!

10/11/2025

10/10/2025

Unplug anything with a lithium-ion battery as soon as it’s fully charged. Phones, toys, e-scooters, power tools, and more can start a fire if they are overcharged.

Charge into Fire Safety this by making this simple habit part of your routine.

Link to tip sheet (English and Spanish): https://nfpa.social/3VH8MFx

10/07/2025

Always charge devices with lithium-ion batteries on a hard, flat surface such as a table or counter. Charging on soft surfaces like a bed or couch can trap heat and start a fire.

Learn more at fpw.org/battery