Arlington Fire & EMS

Breaking: A vehicle attempting to cross a bridge with water running over it was swept into the creek behind Lubber Run Park. Five occupants were safety removed from the vehicle. No injuries to firefighters or occupants. Please do not attempt to cross moving water!

Huge congrats to Recruit Class 84! 🎉 RC84 started with 18 recruits and graduated all 18—an incredible achievement. They'll be staffing rigs and answering calls as soon as Sunday. Well done, and best of luck during probation! Stay sharp and keep up the great work! 🚒🔥

Breaking: Units responded to and extinguished multiple vehicles on fire at the intersection of 33rd St S and Crystal Dr. No injuries to firefighters or occupants. Fire Marshals will be investigating the cause.

Lt Weeks participated in a panel of law enforcement leaders, where they shared strategies for protecting communities from explosive threats. The discussion addressed how agencies are adapting to emerging challenges such as drone technology, lone actors, & evolving threat tactics.

🚨 Heat kills. Check the backseat. 🚨 Even on mild days, cars heat up fast. Kids’ heat up 3-5 times faster than adults. 👶 Never leave a child in a car. 👀 Always check the backseat. 📱 Set a reminder or place a stuffed animal in the front seat. A quick check can save a life!

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Engine 105 met a future firefighter today and gave him his first helmet!

Over the years, our apparatus 🚒 has gone through many shapes, styles, and color schemes. Take a look at some of the variations we’ve had! Which color scheme was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

We are proud to recognize our valuable partnership with @ReadyArlington Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). 🎉 Thanks to ACFD and CERT instructors, nearly 60 community volunteers successfully completed their CERT basic training in 2025.

Our #Hands2Hearts team was at W&L HS training @APSVirginia summer students the life saving skill of hands only CPR!

We were honored to join HACAN’s 2025 STAR Youth Summit, where Firefighters Leah Martinez and Alex Vasquez connected with students, shared their stories, and helped inspire future leaders. The energy was incredible, and the students’ positive feedback meant the world to us.

Breaking: Units responded to the a flash fire in a building under construction on the 2000 block of Crystal Dr. No active fire or dangers to the public. One patient being treated & transported to Medstar with life-threatening injuries. Fire Marshals are investigating the cause.

As we gear up for #July4th, let’s keep it fun and safe. A few fireworks safety tips: 🔥 Never let kids handle fireworks alone 🎇 Go to a professional show 🚫 Ground & exploding fireworks are illegal ✅ Buy from approved vendors 💧 Soak used fireworks Stay safe Arlington!

🏀 Huge thanks to everyone who made the Arlington County First Responder Co-Ed Basketball Camp a success last week at Swanson MS! This incredible week-long camp brought together youth from across the county to build confidence, teamwork, and leadership—on and off the court.