Up Close &Personal

Firefighters from the Chesterfield Fire Department. - Fire News photo by Carter Killorn & Hayden Lear

Firefighters from Chesterfield Fire and EMS. - Fire News photo by Carter Killorn & Hayden Lear

SummerMay Be Over, But …

Though summeris long over, the boat traffic on the Potomac Riverdoesn’t stop! Recently, Fairfax County Fire Boat 420, Gunston B-Shift, checked out equipment and conducted training on the riverto maintain operational readiness forany waterrelated emergency that may occur. - Photos courtesy of Fairfax County Fire & Rescue

FireNews.com Fire News, December2021/January 2022, Page 27 Supporting CAYA

On September18, 2021, Little Fork provided an EMS standby forthe CAYA(Come As You Are) organization. This was the sixth 5k run/walk that has been held in the community (at Verdun). CAYAis a substance abuse prevention nonprofit organization. This event helps raise awareness and educates the community on the dangers of substance abuse. Proceeds assist in supporting prevention programs and reduces the stigma of addiction in the community. - Photos courtesy of Little Fork Fire Rescue

Looking Back

Fairfax County - 1970s

Over50 years ago (1971) the 18th recruit school started. There were 14 members of the class who would go through eight weeks of training. Starting pay forfirefighters in 1971 was $8,250 a year. - Photo courtesy of Fairfax County Fire Rescue