Local 2068 Health & Safety
Fire fighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service.
At the 2023 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, 63% of the names added to the wall were members who had died from occupational cancer.
In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis within their departments.
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗮𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵Thank you to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and County Executive for issuing a proclamation declaring January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Fairfax County.Firefighter occupational cancer remains the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. This proclamation helps shine a critical light on the risks your firefighters face and reinforces the importance of prevention, early detection, and continued support for those battling job-related cancers.IAFF Local 2068 is proud to stand with County and Fire and Rescue leadership in honoring those we’ve lost and advocating for the health and safety of the firefighters who serve our community every day.#Local2068 #IAFF #FCFRD #FirefighterCancerAwareness #FairfaxCounty ... See MoreSee Less
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May his vision, courage, and dedication to justice continue to inspire us all to serve and uplift our community.#Local2068 #FCFRD #MLKDay #MLKJr ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝘄𝗻Thank you to the Washington Capitals for recognizing our member, Lt. Juan Ayala, during last night’s game against the San Jose Sharks. On First Responder Appreciation Night, Lt. Ayala was honored during the Capitals’ Salute to the Troops for his service to Fairfax County as a firefighter and his service to our country as a United States Marine.Let’s show some appreciation for Lt. Ayala!#Local2068 #FCFRD #IAFF #FairfaxCounty #USMC ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 - 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗮𝘅 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Overnight, your Fairfax County firefighters and paramedics responded to a two-alarm house fire in the 6500 block of Kilkenny Lane in Fairfax Station.Crews arrived to find a single-family home with a large volume of fire showing from the roof. Through quick, coordinated efforts, the fire was brought under control. All occupants were safely accounted for, and there were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries.We want to thank and recognize every firefighter, paramedic, and 911 dispatcher involved for their professionalism, teamwork, and rapid response in mitigating this emergency and protecting the community.Responding units:Engines: Engine 432 (Fairview), Engine 414 (Burke), Engine 441 (Crosspointe), Engine 427 (West Springfield), Engine 435 (Pohick), Engine 416 (Clifton), Engine 423 (West Annandale)Ladder Trucks: Truck 441 (Crosspointe), Tower 403 (Fairfax City), Tower 440 (Fairfax Center), Truck 422 (Springfield)Rescue Squads: Rescue 405 (Pohick), HAZMAT 401 (Fairfax Center) EMS Units:Medic 432(Fairview), Medic 414 (Burke), Medic 435 (Pohick), Medic 403(Fairfax City), EMS402, EMS403, ALS403Incident Command: Battalion Chief 443, Battalion Chief 407, Battalion Chief 405, Battalion Chief 408, Safety Officer 401, Deputy Chief 401Support Units: Light & Air 423, PIO402Investigators: IVO3, IV14📸 Credit: Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department (PIO402) #local2068 #FairfaxCounty #FCFRD #virginina #IAFF #PublicSafety ... See MoreSee Less
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Cancer is now the leading cause of firefighter line-of-duty deaths.Nearly 3 out of every 4 firefighters lost in the line of duty are taken by occupational cancers.Local 2068 in support of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Firefighter Cancer Support Network, Virginia and Virginia Professional Fire Fighters continues to push for stronger cancer presumptions, better workplace safety standards, and long-term care for our members because surviving the job should never mean paying for it later.#Local2068 #IAFF #FCSN #Cancer #FCFRD ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗔𝗙𝗙 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟲𝟴As we welcome 2026, January also marks Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recommit to protecting those who protect our community.Throughout this month, we will focus on education, prevention, and early detection, providing firefighters and their families with the tools, resources, and support needed to reduce risk and ensure no one faces cancer alone.We encourage all members to regularly visit the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, Virginia website for updated resources, best practices, and shareable content, and to participate in or plan a department safety stand-down to reinforce proven, life-saving cancer prevention measures.A new year. A renewed commitment to our health, our families, and each other.#firefightercancerawareness #FCFRD #FairfaxVA#Local2068 ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 & 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your Fairfax County Firefighters, Paramedics, 911 Communicators, and Apparatus Mechanics.A special thank you to all of our members who are working this holiday and spending time away from their families to protect and serve our community. We are deeply grateful for everything you do to keep Fairfax County safe, today and every day.Stay safe and enjoy the season.#IAFF #Local2068 #fairfaxva #fairfaxcounty ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱Just before 5:00 a.m. Saturday, your Fairfax County Firefighters and Paramedics were dispatched to a house fire in the 9300 block of Castle Hill Road. Crews arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames.With all occupants safely out and accounted for, firefighters immediately transitioned to a defensive attack. Due to the intensity of the fire, a second alarm was requested, bringing additional units to the scene. The fire was brought under control quickly.One civilian was transported for evaluation. No firefighter injuries were reported. The cause remains under investigation.Thank you to all of our members who responded, and to our 911 telecommunicators, the first line of defense when seconds matter.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀: 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: Engine 435 (Pohick), Engine 441 (Crosspointe), Engine 427 (West Springfield), Engine 414 (Burke), Engine 432 (Fairview), Engine 422 (Springfield), Engine 419 (Lorton), Engine 405 (Franconia), Engine 403 (Fairfax City)𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀: Truck 441(Crosspointe), Truck 422 (Springfield) , Tower 440 (Fairfax Center) 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲𝘀: Rescue Squad 405 (Pohick) Rescue Squad 408 (Edsall Rd), HAZAMT 401 (Fairfax Center), HAZMAT Support 401 (Fairfax Center)𝗘𝗠𝗦 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀: Medic 435 (Pohick), Ambulance 441 (Crosspointe), EMS402, Ambulance 437 (Kingstowne), Medic 432 (Fairview), ALS403, Medic 414 (Burke), EMS403 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱: Battalion Chief 405, Battalion Chief 443, Safety Officer 402, Battalion Chief 408, Deputy Chief 407, Deputy Chief 402, Battalion Chief 407𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀: Light & Air 437 (Kingstowne), REHAB413 (Dunn Loring)𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: IV04, IV13, IV14, IV11, IV06📸🎥 Credit: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department PIO #Local2068 #fairfaxcounty #FCFRD #IAFF #Virginia ... See MoreSee Less
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