Alexandria Fire Department Youth Explorer Program

In conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America, the Alexandria Fire Department established Explorer Post 1774, which allows youth ages 14 through 20 to gain experience with the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The goal of the program is to provide experiences to help young people develop career and life skills through community involvement. Additional information is available on the Explorer Post 1774 website.

The Alexandria Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Explorer Post 1774 meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-9 PM and one Saturday each month.

WHO: Young men and women who are 14 through 20 years old
WHAT: Alexandria Fire & EMS Explorer Post
WHEN: The first and third Tuesday of every month from 6-9 PM 
WHERE: Call, text, or e-mail to get details.
WHY: Get firefighting & Emergency Medical Services training while learning career skills, having fun, and volunteering in your community.

For more information, e-mail

alexandriafireexplorers@gmail.com 

http://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/dchs/childrenfamily/Explorer%20Post%201774%20Recruiting%20Flyer%20%20FAQ.pdf

Investigation of the 6 Alarm fire concludes

FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA: 


Alexandria Fire Department, ATF Complete Investigation of September 2 Warehouse Fire For Immediate Release: September 10, 2013 Fire marshals from the Alexandria Fire Department, working in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Response Team (NRT) have completed their investigation into the six-alarm fire that occurred at 821 S. Pickett St., Alexandria Virginia on Monday, September 2. After conducting interviews and completing a thorough scene examination, all accidental causes for this fire have been eliminated. This fire has been determined to be incendiary in nature and a person of interest has been identified. The estimated fire loss to the structure and contents for this incident is approximately $6 million. The case has been forwarded to the Commonwealth's Attorney for a judicial disposition. The ATF NRT is composed of members with a variety of specialties and expertise. The ATF also financed various crucial assets and resources that otherwise may have been difficult to obtain in a timely manner. These resources were needed to determine an origin and cause for this major fire and the investigation was completed within just one week. Alexandria Fire Chief Adam K. Thiel is available to answer questions about this incident tonight, September 10, at 8 p.m., in Market Square, 301 King St. For more information, contact Tony Castrilli, Director of Communications and Public Information, at703.888.7166 or tony.castrilli@alexandriava.gov . http://www.alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=74470