Fort Myer IAFF Local F-253

05/14/2026

Engine 161 and Battalion 161 run a 2 Alarm box assignment in the 109 area of the county. With smoke pushing from an apartment in a high rise structure; our crew worked alongside Arlington County Fire Department Fire Department, City of Alexandria, VA & Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department to bring the incident under control.

Batt. Chief M. Humphreys
Lieutenant Jackson
Wagon Driver Littrell
Lineman Wanklin
Backup T. Johnson

04/27/2026

Over the weekend the crew from Fort Myer had the opportunity for breakfast and fellowship at engine company 61. Units from company 5B with ACFD were served breakfast followed by a tour of Fort Myer and Arlington National Cemetery.

We visited the Caisson Stables, Arlington House, and watched the changing of the guard at The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier.

04/26/2026

Engine 46 from Fort McNair drilled at the DCFD Training School with probie firefighter Tailor Johnson this morning. Also while at the School, Firefighter Ashley Whitmore worked on apparatus positioning and pumping as she begins her Driver’s Training process.

Good Luck to you both and if you need anything don’t hesitate to reach out.

04/24/2026

Yesterday our Wagon from Fort McNair spent the evening at the quarters of Engine 2. After a few hours and over 10 runs they returned to the 46 Engine House.

LT J. Humphreys
DO Jake
FF Higgs
FF Leake

04/24/2026

E161 responds as the 2nd due wagon on box 10560 for the MVC w/MCI. Acting officer Leake held the Transportation Group Supervisor position while his crew assisted 105 units with the triage of up to 20 patients.

AO Leake
DO Velazquez
FF Drayton
FF Winkler

03/21/2026

The Wagon from Fort McNair runs a vehicle fire.

Engine 46 routinely assists DC Fire And EMS when they are busy with incidents, multi alarm fires, or department training. Yesterday, while backfilling at the quarters of Engine 8 we responded first due on an AFA which turned into a box assignment.

The crews assigned to 46 spend many hours training inside and outside the fence to better prepare ourselves for these types of incidents.

03/14/2026

03/10/2026

Fort Myer & Fort McNair were honored to host the Gary Sinise Foundation today during their tour around Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial.

Personnel prepared lunch for the school kids out of Knoxville Tennessee as they stopped by the Fort Myer Engine Company.

A special Thank You to Retired Captain Angerett for speaking about our roles and responsibilities during the Pentagon response on 9/11.

01/20/2026

After several weeks of acting officer training Firefighter Leake runs a working fire on his test out day.

E161 responds first due on box 10107 for a reported structure fire with someone reported inside. Leake and his crew arrived on a single family residence with smoke showing from the Charlie side.

A line was stretched to the 2nd floor where furniture was found to be on fire. After a quick knock and mop up the wagon returned to service.

Acting Officer Leake
Wagon Driver Stouffer
Lineman Prica
Backup Winkler

01/16/2026

The wagon from Fort Myer was able to stretch its legs this evening for a two alarm assignment in Fairfax County. The crew was able to establish a staging officer and assist on the ventilation group.

Acting Officer Leake
Wagon Driver Love
Lieutenant Stouffer
Firefighter Drayton
Firefighter Winkler

are on scene of a high-rise fire in the 3100 block of South Manchester Street in the Seven Corners area. Around 6:09 p.m., units responded to reports of a fire on the 8th floor of the building. Crews arrived to smoke showing. A second alarm was called. Firefighters began working to extinguish the fire, perform search operations, and evacuate areas of the building. The fire is under control. One civilian was evaluated. No firefighter injuries.

Thanks to Arlington County Fire Department and Fire Department, City of Alexandria, VA for assisting.

Units: E410M, PE102, PE101, E418M, PE106, T410M, T106, R102, A410, M102, EMS403, BC408, BC101, SAF401, E428M, DC402, R404M, ALS404, BC202, M101, LA423, PIO402, IV04, PE104, E161, E110, TL104, M418, CAN422B, EMS402, BC102, COM406, CA401, IV09, PE109, IV14