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

Alexandria Police Remind Residents of Halloween Safety Tips

FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA: 

Alexandria Police Remind Residents of Halloween Safety Tips

There are many ways to keep your child safe at Halloween, when they are more prone to accidents and injuries.  The excitement of children and adults at this time of year sometimes makes them forget to be careful.  Simple common sense can do a lot to prevent tragedies from happening. 

Youngsters will be out and about on Halloween during evening hours and crossing streets in the dark.  Motorists frequently use residential side streets as a cut-through during high volume traffic hours.  Alexandria Police will be out in numbers to make sure trick-or-treaters have a safe Halloween night by enforcing violations involving speeding, stop signs and pedestrian cross walks over the weekend. 

Here are a few Halloween safety tips to remember:

• Always use crosswalks and sidewalks and walk facing traffic
• Carry a flashlight or glow sticks
• Wear light colored clothing and reflective stickers on costumes
• Use face paint rather than full-face masks that can partially block your vision
• Only trick-or-treat at houses you know and that are well lit
• Travel in groups and children should always be with an adult
• Inspect all candy and treats before children eat them
• Notify police about any suspicious persons or activity

For more information about Halloween safety tips, contact the Public Information Office at 703-746-6600 or visit our website at www.alexandriava.gov/police.