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.
𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻: 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲Yesterday afternoon, your Fairfax County firefighters and paramedics responded to a two-alarm house fire in the 12200 block of Folkstone Drive in Herndon. They arrived to find significant fire showing from all levels of the home and quickly went to work extinguishing the fire.We’re grateful to report there were no civilian or firefighter injuries.A special thank you to all of our members who played a role in this incident, from our 911 telecommunicators, who answered the initial call and managed dispatching and radio traffic, to the firefighters and paramedics on scene who worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control.Your safety is always our priority.#Local2068 #FairfaxCounty #FCFRD #UnionStrong #Herndon ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. September is Suicide and Mental Health Awareness Month. This year, Local 2068 is launching our campaign: “You Are Not Alone: Breaking the Silence on Suicide and Mental Health.”For too long, stigma has kept firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, and apparatus mechanics from speaking up about their struggles. This campaign is about changing that. It’s about reminding each other that we are never alone in the fight, and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing resources, statistics, and reminders that mental health is just as important as physical health. Let’s look out for one another, and let’s keep the conversation going.#LOCAL2068 #fcfrd #fairfaxcounty #YouAreNotAlone #BreakingTheSilence #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 Earlier this week, your firefighters and paramedics responded to a two-alarm house fire in the 15400 block of Meherrin Court. Crews arrived to find significant fire showing from every level of the home and through the roof.They quickly sprang into action to bring the fire under control, completed searches, and carried out ventilation, salvage, and overhaul operations.We’re grateful to report that there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. A huge thank you to all of our firefighters, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers for their incredible hard work, dedication, and teamwork in keeping our community safe.📸Credit: @Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department #Local2068 #fairfaxcounty #FCFRD #UnionStrong #AlwaysReady ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝗯! Last week, our member Captain Adam Lieb was recognized for an incredible 25 years of service to the residents and visitors of Fairfax County!In a great full-circle moment, Captain Lieb began his career at Firehouse 417 right out of recruit school and today, 25 years later, he continues to serve the community as the Captain of B-Shift at Firehouse 417.Please join us in congratulating and thanking Captain Lieb for his dedication, professionalism, and hard work over the past quarter century. Fairfax County is a safer place because of his service. #Local2068 #fairfaxcounty #FCFRD #UnionStrong ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 Back in March, we lost one of our longtime members, Captain Barry Maham, to occupational cancer. Barry dedicated 25 years of service as a Fairfax County firefighter and spent his life giving back to the community; whether through his career as a firefighter, coaching youth sports, or volunteering for various charitable organizations.He is survived by his wife, Amber, and their five children. Barry’s passing has placed a significant financial burden on his family as they continue to navigate the red tape surrounding Line of Duty death benefits.Now, we are asking the community that Barry spent his life serving to come together in support of the Maham family during this time of grief and need. 𝗔 𝗚𝗼𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗠𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.Thank you for honoring Barry’s legacy by helping care for his family.#local2068 #FairfaxCounty #FCFRD #UnionStrong ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟭𝟬-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟯𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹! Ten years ago today, the women and men of the 139th Recruit School walked through the doors of Fairfax County Fire & Rescue for the very first time. September 2, 2015 marked the start of a journey that has since been filled with challenges, growth, and countless calls answered.A decade later, you continue to serve with the same commitment and courage that brought you here in the first place. Your Local 2068 family is proud to stand beside you as you celebrate this milestone.Here’s to the memories made, the bonds forged, and the years still ahead. Stay safe, and congratulations on 10 years of service!📸Credit: Dennis Michaliga#Local2068 #FairfaxCounty #FCFRD #UnionProud ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 𝗪𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝘁 From firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, and apparatus mechanics, to teachers, nurses, grocery clerks, delivery drivers, and every worker who shows up day after day, today is for 𝗬𝗢𝗨.Labor Day isn’t just a day off. It’s a day to honor every hand, every skill, every shift that keeps our communities alive and thriving. We see you. We thank you. We stand union strong with you.#LaborDay #Local2068 #UnionStrong #FairfaxCounty #FCFRD #Solidarity ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁! Thanks to your generosity, our A & C Shift members have kicked this campaign off strong! Now it’s time to see if B Shift can keep the momentum going.For the next two days, today and tomorrow, your firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, and apparatus mechanics will be out in the community filling the boot to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the fight against neuromuscular disease.Let’s keep the energy high, Fairfax County! Fill those boots and help us make a difference! #Local2068 #FillTheBoot #MDA #FairfaxCounty #FCFRD #UnionStrong ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁! After a strong start yesterday, your firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, and apparatus mechanics are back out today filling the boot to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the fight against neuromuscular disease.Let’s keep the momentum going, Fairfax County! Fill those boots and help us make a difference! #Local2068 #FillTheBoot #MDA #FairfaxCounty #FCFRD #UnionStrong ... See MoreSee Less
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