News and Upcoming Events
May 28, 2011 - 196 Runners help Fair Oaks raise $7,000 in the 3rd Annual Ambulance Chase 5k and 1/2 Mile Fun Run
A beautiful sunny morning, perhaps a bit hotter than some would like but gorgeous nonetheless, greeted 196 runners on Saturday morning May 28 for Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue's 3rd annual Ambulance Chase 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run.
Click here for Ambulance Chase 1/2 Mile Fun Run race results
Click here for Ambulance Chase 5K race results
The Ambulance Chase 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run is an annual fundraising event where proceeds directly benefit the purchase of vehicles that provide fire and rescue services to our community. Fair Oaks' volunteer staff work hard throughout the year to not only provide those services in partnership with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, we perform the administrative functions of running a non-profit corporation, managing our membership, and raising the funds to provide our services. The annual Ambulance Chase is a key component of our fundraising and community outreach program, where the public and fire and rescue personnel can interact and of course sit in a fire truck and ambulance!
Fair Oaks' latest acquisition, which has just been accepted into the vehicle fleet, was on display at the race. See the article below for links to additional information on this state-of-the-art 2011 Pierce Velocity fire engine.
May 5, 2011 - Engine 421 Bravo (E421B) production is complete!
This photo, taken May 5, 2011, shows our new 2011 Pierce Velocity on the factory floor during its final inspection. A minor assortment of items from the final inspection will be taken care of this week, and E421B will be on its way to Atlantic Emergency Services in Manassas, VA for dealer provisioning. After that, it will proceed to Fairfax County's Department of Vehicle Services for inspection and acceptance into the vehicle fleet. The projected schedule shows the new 2011 Pierce Velocity will replace the current 1991 Pierce Lance as Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue's paramedic-capable E421B at the end of June 2011.
Click here to see a photo of the new E421B at its post-paint inspection.
April 12, 2011 - Registration Opens for 3rd Annual Ambulance Chase 5k and 1/2 Mile Fun Run
Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company's 3rd Annual Ambulance Chase 5k and 1/2 Mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Fairfax County Government Center. Online and mail registrations are now being accepted for this fun event for families, friends and runners of all levels!
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway Driving Directions
- 8:00am Kids 1/2 mile fun run/walk. Kids chase our brand new 2009
Horton ambulance (A421) around the Government Center parking lot
- 8:30am 5K Race. The course follows a looping route through Fair Oaks and the Fairfax County Government Complex.
Click here for more information
Click here to register online for the race and/or donate to Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue
April 12,2011 - Dogfish Head Alehouse Sponsors Fair Oaks Fire and Rescue Day
For the second year in a row, Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be the beneficiary of an entire day's fundraising activity at the Dogfish Head Alehouse in the Greenbrier Shopping Center.
Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Joe Hospital, through his company's community outreach program, this is a daylong fundraiser for Fair Oaks Fire and Rescue where Fair Oaks volunteers will staff displays that are open to the public including:
- Tours of the 1991 Pierce fire engine that Fair Oaks is currently in the process of replacing
- Hats, coloring pages, and crayons for the kids
- Explanation of the combination paid/volunteer fire and rescue system in Fairfax County, and the opportunity to ask questions about services and funding mechanisms
- A silent auction whose proceeds directly benefit FOVFR's capital vehicle replacement program
Last year's event raised over $4,200 for Fair Oaks from a donation by Dogfish Head Alehouse of 15% of the day's proceeds, and the silent auction.
April 12,2011 - Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day in Fairfax Corner
Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue personnel will have an ambulance available for tours, and will be helping Ben & Jerry's scoop ice cream throughout the day. Ben & Jerry's will have fun events for the kids, including a moon bounce and face painting.
March 2011 - Fair Oaks kicks off Residential Fund Drive
Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue kicked off its latest residential fund drive in March, sending fundraising letters to households and businesses in our community. The residential letter is one of our primary sources of income, and provides for easy donation by return envelope. You can donate to this fund drive by clicking "Donate" or "Fundraising" above.
Click here to view our March 2011 residential fund drive letter
Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company provides fire and emergency medical services to the Fair Oaks community and throughout the Northern Virginia region. Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue is a member of the Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, which provides the operational interface between the county's 12 volunteer departments and the dedicated paid personnel of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.