Alexandria Firefighters, Inc. IAFF Local 2141

08/11/2026

🚨 Commercial Structure Fire 🚒

Engine 205 was dispatched for a report of smoke in the area. Upon arrival, crews found smoke showing from a commercial building.

Engine 205 quickly filled the building fire assignment and went to work locating the source. Crews were able to find and extinguish a small fire on the first floor.
Additional companies arrived and assisted with ventilation operations and completing primary and secondary searches of the building.

06/30/2026

Today, the Virginia General Assembly approved the Commonwealth’s biennial budget which includes over $4 million to provide life-saving cancer screenings for Virginia’s firefighters. The Virginia Professional Fire Fighters (VPFF) has sought to secure this funding for the past three sessions of the Virginia General Assembly.

“This is a big deal for Virginia’s firefighters,” stated Kurt Detrick, President of the VPFF. “There have been too many funerals for our firefighters who have died of occupational cancer. While many departments provide this service to their firefighters, all departments in Virginia can now help find cancer early through screening and hopefully prevent these deaths. I would like to recognize Jennifer Pike, our Director of Governmental Affairs and our entire legislative team on this long-fought victory. And thank you to the General Assembly who voted to invest in the protection of Virginia’s firefighters.”

For the full news release, please visit https://www.vpff.org/news/

International Association of Fire Fighters

05/14/2026

Today, the Governor of Virginia turned her back on Virginia firefighters and public sector workers across the Commonwealth.

"Virginia’s firefighters will continue running into danger, saving lives and making a difference every single day in this Commonwealth. Virginians trust their firefighters will show up when they are needed most. Unfortunately, now firefighters know they cannot trust their Governor to show up for them."

For the full statement, see the image or visit: https://www.vpff.org/news/

Abigail Spanberger
International Association of Fire Fighters
Virginia AFL-CIO

05/04/2026

Virginia Firefighters are asking Gov. Abigail Spanberger to SIGN THE BILL! Collective bargaining for all Virginia firefighters is within our grasp. SB378 and HB1263 passed the General Assembly after much consideration and negotiation, and with the support of workers across the Commonwealth.

The effort, misinformation and fear-mongering of localities and their lobbying firms against collective bargaining is reason enough to demonstrate the need for it. On behalf of all Virginia firefighters, we are asking the Governor of Virginia to respect the will of the General Assembly and support the workers of Virginia, not those who wish to silence our voice.

Virginia AFL-CIO
Scott A. Surovell
Delegate Kathy Tran
International Association of Fire Fighters

04/27/2026

Collective bargaining provides a predictable annual agreement for service that provides negotiated clauses allowing a locality to plan for the foreseeable future. With the proposed legislation, localities still retain complete control over their budget. This is so attractive it led a Republican Supervisor in Prince William County to be quoted saying, “The fiscally conservative (and) responsible side of me sees an upside in this that I rarely find…I am going to be supporting this simply because I know (the) set cost for this for at least two years.”

The fear-mongering of VACo and VML is both disinformation and misinformation about collective bargaining. The time is right and the time is now for giving worker’s the respect and dignity they deserve. We ask the Governor of Virginia to SIGN THIS BILL.

Virginia AFL-CIO
Delegate Kathy Tran
Scott A. Surovell
Abigail Spanberger
International Association of Fire Fighters

04/22/2026

04/19/2026

2 Alarm Fire- West End companies responded to assist Fairfax County on a fire on Beryl Road just across the City line. Companies arrived with fire involving an edition being constructed at an elementary school. City Units responding: Engines 208, 210 and 206 Truck 208.

04/19/2026

2 Alarm Fire- Multiple City units responded to assist Prince George’s County on an apartment fire in the 5900 Block of Saint Moritz Drive in Suitland. Engine 205 responded on the initial alarm and deployed a line to side Charlie extinguishing fire. Other City units would arrive and be given various tasks. City Units: Engines 205, 201, 204, 210 and Truck 208

04/19/2026