All scheduled GSVFD Bingos and community events (Breakfast with the Easter Bunny) have been CANCELLED until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak and our responsibility to help protect our community. Please follow us on Facebook for current updates and notifications. … [Read more...]
On February 8, 2020 a large fire broke out near Route 1 and South Kings Highway on Poag St. in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County. Many sources of information are available to describe events, units and the heroic actions of firefighters from multiple jurisdictions to contain … [Read more...]
The Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department has completed the construction of our GSVFD Garden as part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration (1966-2016). Our Brick Fundraiser is a way for you to become a part of our station and its history by showing your support for the … [Read more...]
Keep your Family & Friends Fire Safe this Winter. See some of the simple tips to help keep those you care about safe! Click the images below for printable safety tip sheets. For more Safety Tip Sheets, Click Here Be Safe when Heating Don't be a victim of the Silent … [Read more...]
Carbon Monoxide is a Silent Killer. Don't be a victim of this silent killer - be sure to have working CO Alarms in your home. Read our NFPA tip sheet to see what safety steps you can take. Get a Copy of it here.See Channel 9 Story here with interview of Fairfax County HAZMAT Unit … [Read more...]
Smoke Alarms Save LivesTIME TO CHECK THE BATTERY & TEST ALL YOUR SMOKE ALARMS !Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department and the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department is offering free smoke alarms to residents who are in need of this simple but effective life safety … [Read more...]
The Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department rents out its meeting hall to individuals, local businesses, community groups and organizations. The Community Hall is available for rent on most Mondays, Wednesday and Saturdays and is an excellent venue for Wedding Receptions, … [Read more...]
There’s nothing like outdoor grilling on summer weekends. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. Grills can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow the simple tips listed on our Grilling Safety … [Read more...]
GSVFD partners with our NoVa First Responders to remind everyone:Please help everyone get home at the end of the day - both you and us - by remembering to "Move Over" and "Drive 2 Save Lives"The law requires any drivers approaching an emergency vehicle that is displaying … [Read more...]
Operating portable generators safely go hand in hand with having adequate Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms in your home. CO is a silent killer and a working CO alarm my be your only alarm when deadly CO is present. Remember - NEVER NEVER operate a generator or any gas powered tool … [Read more...]
Learn more about GSVFD - Support GSVFD - We Are Our Community Watch Our New 2018 Video Below … [Read more...]
John Francis Xavier Ryan January 31, 1952 – June 27, 2017 John Francis Xavier Ryan, 65, died on June 27, 2017. John was the loving husband of Karen Marie Ryan; cherished brother of Mary Ann Ryan Egan (Pete) and Thomas W. Ryan (Constance L.); beloved uncle of Jennifer … [Read more...]
The arrangements for the funeral of John F.X. Ryan, life member and former president of the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department and former Volunteer Fire Commissioner are as follows: Visitation: Thursday, July 6 from 6-9 pm at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 … [Read more...]
It is with great sadness that we report that John Francis Xavier Ryan, Life Member and former President of the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, passed away today at 3:55 pm at the Greenspring Villages. His wife, Karen and dear friend, Gerry Strider were by his side. … [Read more...]
