Alexandria Fire Department


The Alexandria Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the independent city of Alexandria, Virginia. The department is responsible for with a population of over 148,000.

Operations

Marine Operations

The Marine Operations Division was started in 1997 to provide protection in the various waterways in and adjacent to the city. The team is trained in both open water and swiftwater rescue as well as marine firefighting. Two Zodiac inflatables are available to be rapidly deployed in all weather conditions. The inflatables are designed to be towed by either Engine 204 or Support Unit 204, which is equipped with a variety of water rescue equipment. Additionally the division has a MetaCraft Firestorm 50 fireboat, the Vigilant, equipped with two attached to 4 fire monitors.

Stations and apparatus