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.
Today, we celebrate all of our incredible Local 2068 members who dedicate their lives to protecting our community. A special shoutout goes to our members at the 911 Center! While they may not always receive the spotlight, these professionals are truly the first in the First Responder chain—handling every call with expertise and composure.We remain committed to advocating for the recognition they deserve at both the state and federal levels. Thank you to our 911 Center members and to all first responders for your unwavering service!Happy National First Responders Day! We recognize and extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible 911 dispatchers and call takers. Your dedication and quick responses save lives every day. Thank you for being the unsung heroes behind the scenes. Fairfax County 9-1-1 - always there, always ready 24/7/365. 💛🖤 #FairfaxCounty911 #DPSC #911Dispatchers #NationalFirstRespondersDay ... See MoreSee Less
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@followers @topfans Chairman Jeff McKay Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik Supervisor Rodney Lusk Supervisor James Walkinshaw Stella Pekarsky Delegate David Bulova Paul Krizek for Virginia Tim Kaine Mark Warner VA Abigail Spanberger Don Beyer Scott A. Surovell International Association of Fire Fighters Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
Happy First Responders Day!!! ❤️ Thank you for your service. ❤️ Stay safe. God bless you all. 🙏
Thank you for your service!!
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Another busy night for our members in the Kingstowne area! We’re thankful to report no civilian or firefighter injuries or fatalities. ... See MoreSee Less
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Busy day for our members in the Burke area! In the video you can see Truck 441 (Crosspointe) operating on the incident. We’re happy to report there were no injuries to any civilians or our members! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thankful for you all❣️❣️
🚒 Not All Fire Trucks Are the Same! 🚒Ever wonder what the difference is between Fire Engines and Ladder Trucks? Here’s a quick breakdown:🔥 Fire Engines:• Staffed by 4 personnel: 1 Apparatus Technician, 1 Officer, 1 Firefighter Paramedic, and 1 Firefighter/EMT-B.• Carry 650-750 gallons of water.• Equipped with hose lines of varying lengths and sizes.• Includes a 14’ ground ladder, a 24’ ground ladder, and a 10’ attic ladder.• Main role: Establish water supply, deploy attack lines, and extinguish fires. They also respond to EMS calls, vehicle accidents, and other emergencies.🚨 Ladder Trucks:• Staffed by 4 personnel: 1 Apparatus Technician, 1 Officer, 1 Firefighter Paramedic, and 1 Firefighter/EMT-B.• Different types include rear-mount, mid-mount towers, and tiller trucks.• Equipped with large aerial ladders, typically 95’-110’.• Includes ground ladders ranging from 16’ to 35’.• Main role: Search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, laddering, and salvage/overhaul. They also assist with EMS calls and vehicle accidents when engines are unavailable or farther away.💡 Whether it’s a fire or other emergencies, both play a vital role in keeping our community safe! #FireSafety #iaff #Local2068 #FireEngines #LadderTrucks #fairfax ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful Apparatuses
Nice rigs.
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We would like to extend a big congratulations to our member Margie Skidmore on her retirement after 36yrs of service to Fairfax County Government as a public safety communicator at Fairfax County 911! For 36yrs Margie has been one of the first lines of defense in the first responder chain! Help us congratulate her, and wish her well as she enters retirement! #Congratulations #FairfaxCounty911 #firstresponders #fairfax #PublicSafety #dpsc #IAFF ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow. Time flys. Congrats Marg. Thanks for all the help telling us where to go!!! . Wish you a great retirement
Congratulations and enjoy your well earned retirement!
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Still thinking of our members of Virginia Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue deployed to the South to assist with hurricane relief efforts. They’re being redeployed from Florida to the Carolinas. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for what you do! Praying for your safe return home.
Stay safe thanks for all you do
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We are excited to extend our best wishes to the 15 newest recruits who began their 12 week Public Safety Communications Academy training yesterday! These dedicated individuals will undergo some of the finest training in the region as they embark on their careers as the vital first line of defense in our public safety and emergency response efforts. We look forward to seeing them grow into their roles as first responders to our community’s safety! ... See MoreSee Less
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I love it and thank you for your service and sacrifices!!
Thanks for helping!😁
Wishing all of our members on Virginia Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue safe travels as they head out to assist with relief efforts associated with tropical storm Helene. Also thinking about all of our retired members who may find themselves in the path of the storm. L2068 is available should you need any assistance!VA-TF1 has been activated by FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency as an 80-person, 4-canine Type 1 US&R team for Tropical Storm Helene. The team expects to leave this afternoon for Florida. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department ... See MoreSee Less
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Safe travels and be safe
Stay safe 🚒
Stay safe!
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We would like to congratulate two of our members from our Public Safety Communications center, Mason Kraut and Megan Walters! They have been awarded the Northern Virginia EMS Council’s Regional Award for Outstanding EMS Telecommunicator! We thank them & all of our members at DPSC for their outstanding contributions to EMS telecommunications & being the first responders in the Public Safety Response plan! 💛🖤 #IAFF #fairfax #Congratulations #DPSC #firstresponders #FairfaxCounty911 #PublicSafety ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations!
Congratulations
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