Fire Prevention Week 2020 JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED WEEK OF FIRE SAFETY ALL VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES, AND SPECIAL "BEHIND-THE-SCENES" FEATURES! PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE TO ENJOY OUR SPECIALLY PREPARED WEEKLY SELECTIONS! Registration Deadline: Friday, September … [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...]
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...]
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...]
GSVFD Bingo is Back and we have missed you all !!! Bingo will be following all state and local requirements for COVID-19. Bingo Reopening Rules Temperature check/Covid-19 Screening at door No entry if 2 of these symptoms occur Cough, fever (greater than 100.4), … [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...]
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
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...]
