Arlington County Fire Department

Time 2020-06-21 07:08:48

Web Name: Arlington County Fire Department

WebSite: http://fire.arlingtonva.us

ID:6480

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Make the Right Call - When to call 911 Saving 911 Medical Resources for True Medical Emergencies COVID-19 UPDATEIf you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. Or, call the Arlington County Department of Health (703) 228-7999 or the Virginia Department of Health at 877-ASK-VDH3.English Make the Right Call Arlington english ESPANOL MTRC brochure spanish version- 4-21We need to keep our ambulances and medical providers available for true medical emergencies. We can NOT transport anyone to sampling or testing sites nor can we provide COVID-19 testing to our patients. Please click here for more information about when to call 911. “Make the Right Call” is a community extension of the successful campaign ACFD initiated several years ago working collaboratively with local long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers and community clinics to decrease unnecessary utilization of emergency medical resources. Based on this success, and noting the success of similar programs nationwide, we are now expanding our outreach and public education efforts to ensure the entire community has access to materials and information.  More information regarding the “Make the Right Call” program can be found on our website as well as social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by following @ArlingtonVAFD. Firehouses now closed to the public - Donations UPDATE Effective immediately all Arlington County Fire Department facilities are closed to the public. If you have an emergency you are encouraged to dial 911. If you can not dial 911 or are in immediate danger or would like to report an emergency in person then you may still come to any Arlington County firehouse for assistance.If you are feeling sick, call your healthcare provider or the Arlington County Health Department (703)228-7999, but please do not visit a firehouse for an evaluation. Many first responders nationwide have been quarantined because of exposure to COVID-19. We are trying to maintain our staffing levels for emergency responses, so we cannot afford to keep our firefighter/EMT s away from work.All scheduled activities at firehouses are canceled. Updates will be posted on this website or on social media @ArlingtonVAFD.Donations UPDATE We appreciate all of the generosity but please DO NOT visit any Fire Department locations unannounced. Please coordinate all food donations by emailing jtirelli@arlingtonva.usTo donate supplies please visit the Virginia Hospital Center Community Support page  FILE OF LIFE for Medical information The File of Life enables Fire and Medical personnel to obtain a quick and accurate medical history when a patient or family member is unable to provide it. Please fill this out and place it on your refrigerator or the room where you spend most of your time. Print the forms out here File of Life Form Final Mobile AlertsRegister for Arlington Alerts to receive emergency text messages on your mobile phone or pager and by email.Learn more and register. Visits Tours - Canceled - Updated Donation informationInterested in having someone from the Fire Department visit a class or community meeting? Want to tour a fire station?Effective immediately all Arlington County Fire Department facilities are closed to the public. If you have an emergency you are encouraged to dial 911. If you can not dial 911 or are in immediate danger or would like to report an emergency in person then you may still come to any Arlington County firehouse for assistance. All scheduled activities at firehouses are canceled. Updates will be posted on this website or on social media @ArlingtonVAFD.Donations UPDATE We appreciate all of the generosity but please DO NOT visit any Fire Department locations unannounced. Please coordinate all food donations by emailing jtirelli@arlingtonva.us . Thank YOU!!! The County Board has authorized waiving transport fees when service is rendered (1) in connection with any natural or man-made disaster; (2) to an individual in Sheriff’s Department custody; and (3) to services at school or related activities for children under age 18. Also, any noncovered (insurance) ambulance service charges rendered while enrolled in Arlington County Housing Grants or Real Estate Tax Relief Programs are subject to reimbursement from the local Board of Public Welfare. Furthermore, a recipient with an annual household income of $25, 000 or less, special circumstances or in an Arlington County Department of Human Services program may request a transport fee waiver as well. All transport fee waivers are subject to the Fire Chief’s discretion.Reason for request*Information submitted through an Arlington County Government website is considered to be a Public Record under the Virginia Public Records Act and may be subject to release by the County in response to a request made under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.Do not submit any unsolicited personally identifiable information including (but not limited to) your: (1) social security number; (2) driver's license number; (3) bank account numbers; (4) credit or debit card numbers; (5) personal identification numbers (PIN); (6) electronic identification codes; (7) automated or electronic signatures; or (8) passwords; or (9) any other numbers or information that can be used to access your assets, obtain identification, act as identification, or obtain goods or services.Arlington County may withhold your name and contact information in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Please indicate, by checking the box below, if you would like for the County to seek to keep this information confidential. Please do not disclose my name and contact information in response to a request under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. I recognize that the County cannot guarantee the confidentiality of my name and contact information but ask that it do so to the extent permitted by law. PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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This site includes information on fire safety, fire code, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide, fire prevention tips, and fire station locations. Effective immediately all Arlington County Fire Department facilities are closed to the public. If you have an emergency you are encouraged to dial 911. If you can not dial 911 or are in immediate danger or would like to report an emergency in person then you may still come to any Arlington County firehouse for assistance. All scheduled activities at firehouses are canceled. Updates will be posted on this website or on social media @ArlingtonVAFD.

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