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2010 Equity-Diversity Conference
Arlington County and City of Portsmouth co-sponsoring 2010 event. Find out more >>>
Message to Consumers: Smoke Alarm Recall
Kidde Dual Sensor Smoke alarms are recalled. Find out more >>>
Arlington's Fire Prevention Code Revised
Read the new code here >>>
Note: For a true copy of the Code please contact the County Board Clerk at 703-228-3130 or email countyboard (at) arlingtonva.us .
U.S. Fire Administrator Declares National Fire Emergency After a Series of Multiple Fatality Fires
Fire Administrator Chief Greg Cade is declaring a national fire emergency in the wake of several major fire incidents in U.S. cities. Since Thanksgiving 2008, there have been more than 158 fatal fires in the United States resulting in over 200 fire fatalities.
Chief Cade is asking all residents of this nation to install, maintain and test their smoke alarms. More about smoke alarms...
Tips for the heating season
Residential fires are most common in December and January. Home heating equipment is often to blame. Be sure that fireplaces and wood stoves have at least 36 inches of clearance from flammable surfaces and proper floor support. Have chimneys inspected annually and cleaned by licensed professionals. Ashes can stay hot for days. Place them in a metal container away from the home and anything flammable. More heating safety tips...
For additional home heating information, visit the National Fire Protection Association's site.
Are you protected from carbon monoxide?
Home heating equipment can often cause the colorless, odorless gas called carbon monoxide (CO). Fireplaces and furnaces should be checked annually by licensed professionals. Read more...
Topics
Safety Education & The Community
Barbecue Safety, Carbon Monoxide Info, CPR Training, Escape Plans, Emergency Generators, Fire Prevention Week, Fireworks, Home Safety Checks, Evacuation Assistance for Persons with Disabilities, Smoke Alarm Giveaway Program, Smoke Alarm Information & Tips, For Teachers
Fire Stations
Fire Chief, Ballston, Cherrydale, Clarendon, Fairlington, Falls Church, Glebe Road, Jefferson District/Aurora Highlands, Lee Highway, Rosslyn, Walter Reed, Find your station
Special Event Assistance
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Station & Truck Visits, Meeting Space, Safety Requirements for Public Events
Office, High Rise & Commercial Structures/Fire Marshal
Bituminous Melter Guidelines, Codes, Office Fire Safety & Evacuation Plans, Landlord Obligations, Stairway Identification, Safety Guidelines, When There's a Fire, Fire Report Request, Inspection Checklist, Out of Service Systems
In Your Neighborhood
Find Your Station, Kids, Seniors, Teachers, Volunteers, Obtain A Fire Incident Report, Open House, Open House Photos, Fire Station Tours, School Visits, Meeting Space, Fire Prevention Week
Emergency Preparedness
Arlington Alert , Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), Office of Emergency Management, 9/11 After Action Report, Unit Movements by Station, Technical Rescue Team, Hazmat Team
CONTACT US
Emergencies Call 911
Main Office 703-228-3362
TTY 703-228-4611
Speak With A Recruiter 703/228-4678
