Alexandria Fire Department
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Community News
Trailblazing Black Firefighter Gerald Wanzer Honored in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria Fire Chief Corey Smedley was serious when he said, “There would be no Corey Smedley without…
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Faith, Family, Fire: Corey Smedley Named Alexandria Fire Chief
Alexandria, Va – Corey Smedley has a personal mantra that he lives by, and it’s “faith, family, fire,’ and in…
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Corey A. Smedley Named City of Alexandria’s Fire Chief
ALEXANDRIA, VA – After a nationally competitive recruitment effort, City Manager Mark B. Jinks has appointed Corey A. Smedley as…
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Want to be an Alexandria Firefighter? They Are Taking Applications!
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Want to be an Alexandria Firefighter? Now is your time! The Alexandria Fire Department released a simple…
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Alexandria Hiring More Firefighters Thanks to $2.6M in Federal Grants
ALEXANDRIA, VA -Alexandria can hire more firefighters! The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently awarded the City of Alexandria more than…
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Keeping Kids Warm: Willie Bailey Outperforms Again With Annual Coat Drive
Alexandria, VA – It wouldn’t be the holiday season in Alexandria without Willie Bailey’s annual coat drive. By the end…
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Public Safety
The Alexandria Fire Department is Observing National Fire Prevention Week With a Wreath Laying
Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Fire Department will observe National Fire Prevention Week on Friday, Oct. 11, with a memorial…
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The Healthy Way to Fight Fires and Save Lives
By Amanda Socci ALEXANDRIA,VA- Imagine the physical challenges and mental pressures that steadily mount on the backs of firefighters.They must…
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Alexandria Fire Chief Gets Dignity and His Due Over a Century Later
By Melanie Modlin Acclaimed author Nicholas Sparks once said, “It’s never too late to do the right thing.” For over…
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Public Safety
National Night Out is Tonight! Where Are You Going to Be?
Alexandria, VA – It’s National Night Out, and that means an annual community wide celebration with free hotdogs, games, and…
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