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USAID Administrator Samantha Power welcomes home rescue team members of VATF-1 who were deployed to Turkiye as part of the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Teamin the aftermath of two large earthquakes there. Members returned to Fairfax County Feb. 20 after nearly two weeks deployed.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis takes the plunge for Special Olympics. It was a cold blustery day on Jan. 14 as eight officers dove into the pool during the annual Polar Plunge. At the end, FCPD presented the charity with a check for the $56,000 raised for the event.
Santa and Therapy Dog George appeared at a toy drive where more than 3,000 toys were distributed for children who would not otherwise receive gifts during an event at Station 11, Penn Daw last week. School counselors and community groups will distribute the toys throughout the county.
Capt. Marc Straubinger, Station 38, West Centreville, C-Shift, was recently recognized for 30 years of service to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
Capt. Marc Campet, a member of VA-TF1 Urban Search and Rescue, is greeted by his daughters upon returning home Oct. 10. Members were deployed to Florida Sept. 25 to support Hurricane Ian relief efforts.
Virginia Task Force-1 (VA TF-1) was continues to assess areas in Florida as directed by local emergency managers after Hurricane Ian. They use electronic devices to compile data so local, state and federal agencies can effectively coordinate response and recovery. VA TF-1 was deployed to Flo…
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Probationary Firefighter James Gupton, of Mount Vernon B- Shift Engine 409 crew, rescued a kitten from a storm drain earlier this week. Animal protection officers from the Fairfax County Police Department turned the kitten over to the Animal Shelter for eventua…
Springfield man arrested for second-degree murder
Man arrested after string of burglaries in Annandale
FCPS teacher arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material
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