City of Alexandria, VA Fire Department. Battalion Chief 211 C-Shift - East Battalion: FS201, FS202, FS204, FS205, FS209
Alexandria, VA
Joined March 2016
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Yesterday, FF/PM Haithem Hammed successfully completed his paramedic internship & is now qualified to function as a primary/sole ALS provider. The final step was passing a written exam and three scenarios adminsterd by staff and the Operational Medical Director. Congratulations!
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Samuel Reyes was stunned when he heard a familiar voice coming through his @AlexandriaVAFD
radio.
"Hi dad, it's Nicholle," the voice said with a smile. "It is my honor to announce your promotion to battalion chief."
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Today three @AlexandriaVAFD firefighters (C-shift/East) were presented black helmet shields for completing their probationary firefighter program. Congratulations Firefighters Hicks, Carter and Williams!
Early morning of training for Engine,Truck and Medic 209. Aerial operator testing, forcible entry reps, hose deployment, ground ladders and some pump operations.
E209C personnel practices advancing a charged hose line into a second story window via ground ladder. @AlexandriaVAFD
Congratulations to FF Majano on earning his “Driver Operator Truck” (DOT)qualification. As a DOT FF Majano can drive/operate all aerial apparatus in @AlexandriaVAFD.
Today FF Sandy Godsey swapped his red (“Probie”) shield for the black firefighter shield. Probationary training was provided by LT Kaandra Wilson’s (E205C) & CPT Jason Kuehler’s (E205C) crews. Congratulations! Now off to paramedic school!
This afternoon FF Jesse Torbert received his black firefighter helmet shield. This signifies the completion of probationary training & time. Engine, Truck & Medic 209C personnel contributed to his training, lead by CPT Mike Malec.
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He said Sher, now we have one more thing in common. Neither of us are supposed to be alive but we’re both here. 🙏💙💪 You damn right my friend. #GodissoGood
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Today is the last shift for AFD’s version of Cal Ripken. 34 years of service Zero hours of sick leave use. In the AFD Leadership, Mentorship and Reliability are spelled with two letters. JJ. Thank you for everything you taught me and for the memories that I will always cherish.
New beverage machine graphic at FS201 featuring Fireboat 201 and @AlexandriaVAFD Marine Operations Team.
Incredibly heroic lifesaving action I was afforded the opportunity to witness! – at Alexandria, VA
Way to go @dcfireems FF Technician Jeff Scire! Off-duty firefighter leaps into action to rescue man from Frederick house fire fredericknewspost.com/public… via @frednewspost
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We are proud to announce County Manager Mark Schwartz has appointed David Povlitz as Arlington County Fire Chief, effective November 5, 2018. We're looking forward to continuing our work serving the community under his leadershi. ow.ly/uSXr30mbl6G
