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Arlington Fire & EMS

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Arlington Fire & EMS

@ArlingtonVaFD

Official Arlington County, VA Fire Dept Twitter feed. Emergencies 911. Non-emergency 703.558.2222. Not monitored 24/7. Employment info: rb.gy/1zhf7m

Arlington,Va

Joined August 2013

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Sean Parnell
@SeanParnellASW
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STATEMENT: Earlier this morning, Pentagon occupants were notified of a potential air quality issue, prompting immediate precautionary safety measures and evaluation. Subsequent testing confirmed no hazard exists, and normal operations have resumed. We express our sincere
Sean Parnell
@SeanParnellASW
6h
STATEMENT: The Pentagon has sophisticated systems to ensure the safety of the building and its occupants. Those systems have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance. The Department is executing standard protection
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
6h
Replying to @ArlingtonVaFD
PFPA is primary on this incident. Please go direct to them for any further information.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
7h
ACFD units, including our Hazardous Materials Team, are currently operating at the Pentagon in support of PFPA’s Hazmat Team during a hazardous materials incident.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jun 9
Two individuals have been arrested and charged with felony environmental violations following an investigation by the Arlington County Fire Marshal’s Office. Read more:
arlingtonva.us
Fire Department Announces Arrests for Felony Environmental Violations
The Arlington County Office of the Fire Marshal has arrested two individuals following an investigation into the unlawful discharge of petroleum products into the County’s stormwater system.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
Jun 9
Crews responded to a vehicle fire at the entrance of a parking garage in the 1700 block of Crystal Dr. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to the building. No injuries to occupants or FFs. FMs are on scene investigating the origin and cause.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
May 16
T105 rescued a dog named Rocky after he accidentally jumped into a storm drain when his owner opened the car door next to the drain. Firefighters quickly rescued Rocky, who was not injured, and reunited him with his relieved owner.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
May 14
Replying to @ArlingtonVaFD
Dog that was rescued in today’s fire. He is doing well.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
May 14
Replying to @ArlingtonVaFD
Final Update: One dog was rescued. There were no civilian injuries reported. One firefighter was transported with non-life-threatening injuries. One resident was displaced due to the fire. Fire Marshals are on scene investigating the origin and cause.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
May 14
Replying to @ArlingtonVaFD
Crews remain on scene conducting ventilation operations.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
May 14
Breaking: Units are on scene in the 4500 block of South Four Mile Run Dr for a fire in an apartment within a high-rise building. Upon arrival, crews encountered smoke showing from a second-floor window. Firefighters quickly located the apartment and extinguished the fire..
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
May 13
Crews responded to a vehicle that ran off the roadway and down an embankment near the split of the SB GW Pkwy and SB I-395, just before the bridge. One occupant was trapped and extricated by firefighters. The patient was transported to VHC with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
May 12
Replying to @ArlingtonVaFD
Final update: The fire has been extinguished. There were no injuries reported to occupants or firefighters. Fire Marshals are on scene investigating the origin and cause of the fire. Units will be packing up equipment and clearing the scene shortly.
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Arlington Fire & EMS
@ArlingtonVaFD
May 12
Replying to @ArlingtonVaFD
Crews have extinguished the fire and are checking for extension.
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