Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department

08/20/2026

Do you have old photos, memories, or stories connected to Cherrydale and CVFD? We’d love to hear them. Share a memory in the comments or tag someone who might have one.

08/14/2026

Smoke alarms, extinguishers, escape plans, volunteering — what do you want to know? Drop your question in the comments and we may answer it in a future CVFD post.

08/09/2026

🧯 A fire extinguisher can only protect your home if you can get to it quickly. Take a moment today to check where yours is kept and make sure everyone in the household knows its location within 5 seconds. But where is one place an extinguisher should never be stored? Share your answer in the comments!

08/03/2026

When was the last time you tested your smoke alarms? It only takes 10 seconds. Press the test button today and make sure alarms are working on every level of your home.

Once you’re done, comment “tested” below — then tag or challenge a neighbor to do the same. A quick check today can make a big difference in an emergency.

07/09/2026

Our heartfelt condolences to Firefighter Larry Wright’s family, friends, and the entire Arlington County Fire Department.

07/06/2026

High temps can cause heat exhaustion fast. 🥵 Stay hydrated and check on neighbor.

Find tips and resources for hot weather to help you beat the heat.

07/05/2026

Happy Fourth of July and 250th birthday! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙As you celebrate with friends, family, and fireworks tonight, we will be on duty — ready to respond, just as we have since 1898.

A few reminders to keep our community safe:

🔥 Leave fireworks to the professionals
🏡 Keep grills at least 10 feet from homes, decks, and porches.
🐾 Make sure pets are indoors before the noise begins.
🚒 And if you see us rolling through the neighborhood, give us a wave

From all of us at CVFD, have a safe and joyful Independence Day. ❤️🚒

07/04/2026

It’s going to be a hot holiday — stay hydrated, take shade breaks, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion like dizziness or nausea. If someone becomes confused or stops sweating, that can signal heat stroke — call 911.

We’re staffed and ready, but a little caution keeps everyone celebrating safely.

Have a great Fourth of July!

07/04/2026

Have a great Fourth of July!

06/24/2026

Test your smoke alarm today. It takes 10 seconds and save lives.