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Arlington Fire & EMS

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Arlington Fire & EMS

@ArlingtonVaFD

Official Arlington County, VA Fire Dept Twitter feed. Emergencies 911. Non-emergency 703.558.2222. Not monitored 24/7. Employment info: rb.gy/1zhf7m

Arlington,Va

Joined August 2013

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ArlingtonCountyPD
@ArlingtonVaPD
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A special thank you to our first responders from ACPD, @ArlingtonVaFD & @acso_va for taking the time to mentor, encourage & inspire our campers both on and off the court. Your commitment to serving our community extends far beyond your daily duties!
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ArlingtonCountyPD
@ArlingtonVaPD
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What an incredible week at our First Responder Basketball Camp! 🏀🚔🚒🚑 Throughout the week, we focused on more than just basketball—we built confidence, developed skills, strengthened teamwork & created lasting friendships.
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jul 16
At 12:59pm today, units responded to 1301 S Fern St for flames coming from the back of garbage truck. Driver safely exited vehicle. Crews quickly knocked fire down then completed extinguishment with help from Public Works. No determination on cause of fire. No injuries reported.
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jul 14
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿? Tag them. Share this post. Send it directly to a friend or family member. Sometimes one conversation can change someone’s career. 🚒 Arlington County Fire Department is hiring for Recruit Class 87
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jul 9
The Arlington County Fire Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Firefighter Larry Wright, who died on July 9, 2026, following a medical emergency.
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jul 9
On behalf of Fire Chief Povlitz and the entire Arlington County Fire Department, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Firefighter Wright’s family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jul 9
Replying to @ArlingtonVaFD
Firefighter Wright was a respected member of our department whose compassion, professionalism, and commitment to serving others left a lasting impact on his fellow firefighters and the community he served. He will be deeply missed.
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jul 9
Replying to @ArlingtonVaFD
Firefighter Wright joined the department on October 29, 2018, as a member of Recruit Class 76. Throughout his career, he served the Arlington community with dedication and distinction and was most recently assigned to Fire Station 9.
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Ready Arlington
@ReadyArlington
Jul 5
To those celebrating outdoors, Arlington is still under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10PM. As we monitor weather conditions, please continue to keep an eye on the forecast. Seek shelter if weather conditions worsen. Sign up for ArlingtonAlert.com to stay informed.
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Arlington Alert
@ArlingtonAlert
Jul 4
INCIDENT: Seek Shelter-Severe Thunderstorm Approaching IMPACT: Severe thunderstorm approaching. If you're outdoors or at an Arlington fireworks viewing area, seek shelter immediately & follow public safety guidance. Remain sheltered until conditions improve.
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jun 27
🎆 Celebrate the 4th of July safely! Take a moment to review our fireworks safety guide below. It includes important safety tips, Code reminders, and info on where fireworks can legally be used. A few minutes of preparation can help keep everyone safe this Independence Day.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jun 24
Nothing says summer like firing up the grill, but a few simple safety steps can help prevent a cookout from turning into an emergency. Take a moment to review these grilling safety tips before your next barbecue and enjoy a safe summer season. 🍔🌭
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jun 14
Breaking: Units are on scene of a structure fire on the 6000 block of 25th Rd N. Crews encountered heavy fire showing from the structure upon arrival. Expect a large Fire Department response and avoid the area if possible.
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jun 14
Replying to @ArlingtonVaFD
One victim was rescued from the fire. They were treated and transported to VHC with life threatening injuries.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jun 14
No injuries to firefighters. Fire Marshals are on scene investigating the origin and cause.
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Sean Parnell
@SeanParnellASW
Jun 11
STATEMENT: Earlier this morning, Pentagon occupants were notified of a potential air quality issue, prompting immediate precautionary safety measures and evaluation. Subsequent testing confirmed no hazard exists, and normal operations have resumed. We express our sincere
Sean Parnell
@SeanParnellASW
Jun 11
STATEMENT: The Pentagon has sophisticated systems to ensure the safety of the building and its occupants. Those systems have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance. The Department is executing standard protection
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jun 11
ACFD units, including our Hazardous Materials Team, are currently operating at the Pentagon in support of PFPA’s Hazmat Team during a hazardous materials incident.
Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jun 11
PFPA is primary on this incident. Please go direct to them for any further information.