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...]
GSVFD has launched a new fundraising effort and link to better reach out to the community and businesses interested in helping to support us. Being a Volunteer based station, we rely on your support to keep the station running and serving the Springfield and Fairfax County … [Read more...]
Thursday, September 8, 2016 Today we were Blessed and Honored to receive this wreath from the Children of St. Bernadette's Catholic School of Springfield. Words do little to express our gratitude and we are humbled. Thank you so very much from all of the Career and … [Read more...]
GSVFD is proud to announce three new Volunteer Firefighter/EMT's joining the ranks of the best in Fairfax County; Jonathan Choi, Glenn Hanna and Laura Olsen were presented their Black Helmet by Fairfax County Fire Chief Bowers and Volunteer Liaison Jeffrey Katz at a public event … [Read more...]
The Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department (GSVFD) regrets to announce the passing of life member Edward Collins on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Ed joined the GSVFD in April 1974. He served as GSVFD Chief during multiple terms March 1988 to October 1990 October … [Read more...]
Hands-Only CPR A lifesaving action. When an adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, his or her survival depends greatly on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Unfortunately, less than 1/3 of those people who experience a cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location … [Read more...]
