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Fire Station 3 proudly houses the two newest editions to the Department's fleet. Truck 403 is a 2001 Pierce 100' aerial. This replaces a 1987 Pierce Arrow which now serves as the Department's reserve...
Fire Station 3 proudly houses the two newest editions to the Department's fleet. Truck 403 is a 2001 Pierce 100' aerial. This replaces a 1987 Pierce Arrow which now serves as the Department's reserve aerial. Battalion 443 now runs a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban command unit with modifications by Fastlane, Inc. The Chief's buggy features a GPS system, VCR/TV with thermal imager receiver, a full complement of ALS equipment, RIT bottle and search line, thermal imager, and full command setup. B/C...
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Located on the ground floor is the on-duty Battalion Chief's office, which contains desk, files, computer, TV, and private sleeping quarters. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
Located on the ground floor is the on-duty Battalion Chief's office, which contains desk, files, computer, TV, and private sleeping quarters. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
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Fire station 3 has a fully equipped kitchen, including food lockers for each shift. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
Fire station 3 has a fully equipped kitchen, including food lockers for each shift. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
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The second floor crew quarters contains a TV/VCR/DVD that has access to the FETN satellite training network. There is also a washer and dryer for on-duty personnel and additional computers. The 2nd...
The second floor crew quarters contains a TV/VCR/DVD that has access to the FETN satellite training network. There is also a washer and dryer for on-duty personnel and additional computers. The 2nd floor also contains separate male/female locker rooms and bunk rooms, with the capability of sleeping 20 firefighters in semi-private quarters. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
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The station's alarm room sits off the engine bay and contains computer for the county CAD system and fire/EMS reports, as well as box maps for the 1st due and surrounding areas. Photos by Nicholas...
The station's alarm room sits off the engine bay and contains computer for the county CAD system and fire/EMS reports, as well as box maps for the 1st due and surrounding areas. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
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Located downstairs off the apparatus bay is the station's gym. This facility is available for use by on-duty or off-duty personnel. Included is a variety of strength and cardiovascular equipment...
Located downstairs off the apparatus bay is the station's gym. This facility is available for use by on-duty or off-duty personnel. Included is a variety of strength and cardiovascular equipment. Shift personnel are allotted time each day to workout, which is strongly encouraged. Each of the three shifts has at least one peer fitness trainer, certified in accordance with the IAFF's wellness program. The Department also sponsors several active teams in the Scott Firefighters Combat Challenge...
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Located at the rear of the Station 3's engine bay above the kitchen entrance is a painting by Fire Technician Dave Whitacre. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
Located at the rear of the Station 3's engine bay above the kitchen entrance is a painting by Fire Technician Dave Whitacre. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
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A traditional brass pole descends from the 2nd floor crew quarters and bunk room to the kitchen and is still in use today. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
A traditional brass pole descends from the 2nd floor crew quarters and bunk room to the kitchen and is still in use today. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
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Fire Station 3 houses Engine 403, Truck 403, Foam 403, Medic 403, and Battalion Chief 443. Also located at the station is a reserve engine and medic unit. Fire Station 3 is staffed by a minimum of...
Fire Station 3 houses Engine 403, Truck 403, Foam 403, Medic 403, and Battalion Chief 443. Also located at the station is a reserve engine and medic unit. Fire Station 3 is staffed by a minimum of 9 firefighters which is supplemented by volunteer staffing when available. Units in this station respond to approximately 6,500 calls annually. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
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The main station for the City of Fairfax Fire Department and the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department is Fire Station 3, located at 4081 University Drive in Fairfax, VA. The station was built in 1960...
The main station for the City of Fairfax Fire Department and the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department is Fire Station 3, located at 4081 University Drive in Fairfax, VA. The station was built in 1960 and an addition was made in 1996, expanding the building and adding two more floors. The fourth floor of the station houses the City of Fairfax Fire Headquarters. Photos by Nicholas A. Martin
