Chief of the Department @ffxfireresecue. Leading the best of the best!
Joined November 2014
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Congratulations Abby.
Let's try to beat the heat with a #ProbieNoMore! β
Congrats to Firefighter Abby Compton (FS40, Fairfax Center, C-shift) on earning her black helmet shield. A lot of hard work goes into successfully completing all probationary requirements. Great job, Firefighter Compton!
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π Great week with the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs in Milwaukee! Thanks to Chief Aaron Lipski and the MFD. Congratulations to Chief Wolford, sworn in as Metro President; Chief Butler, Metro Fire Chief of the Year; Chief Waldo, recipient of the Metro President's Award.
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Jun 12
NFPA and IAFC will support the new Secretariat structure, while UL Research Institutes will lead research and learning initiatives between Congresses trib.al/Zw06KBo
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Check out some highlights from our 2026 full scale exercise!
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#usar #searchandrescue #k9 #workingdog #canine
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Reston Hospital Center thanks for celebrating #EMS workers during #NationalEMSWeek, and every week. Love the snack room!! ππ½
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Last week, @LACOFD joined us for a 96-hour exercise simulating a 7.9M earthquake response - testing rescue, medical care, logistics & coordination.
Interoperability & preparedness arenβt just goals. Theyβre a commitment we train for every day. @ffxfirerescue @USForeignAssist
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This #EMSWeek, letβs show some love to the EMTs and Paramedics who define what it means to be professional out of hospital health care providers. Iβm humbled to work with them everyday. Fire based EMS.
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May 15
Through these trainings and deployments with @StateDept following disasters overseas, @VATF1 & @LACOFD hone skills they can use to save American lives when disasters strike here at home.
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May 15
This week, @StateDept staff observed urban search and rescue training exercises led by @VATF1 and @LACOFD. Following disasters, the new Bureau for Disaster and Humanitarian Response can activate USAR teams from Fairfax and Los Angeles Counties to deploy worldwide within hours.
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Honored to be included w some inspiring public servants from across πΊπΈ. Together, we shine a light on the impact #publicservants have every day across the USA. #localgov250. @ICMA @IAFC
π Explore Local Gov 250: lnkd.in/eJEj9JdY. @NFPA @napawash
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Recently @MDAorg presented Fill the Boot Coordinator Master Tech Kobersteen, Fire Chief Butler, IAFF 4th District VP Pantelis, & Local 2068 President Young with an award for being the top collecting municipality in US/Canada during the 2025 Fill the Boot Campaign.
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Learn the story behind the sirens. πππ₯
The #FCFRD 2025 Annual Report is out now! Learn more about how we keep Fairfax County safe.
Take a look at all the action: ow.ly/qN4650YV96Z
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.@ChiefKDavis just want to recognize the incredible friendship and collab weβve built. The synergy btwn our teams proves that when we lead together, the community wins. FD and PD Chiefs could take a page from our model. This is how you get things done. And have some fun! ππ
May 4
No better public safety partner. Ever. Many thanks @ChiefJohnButler for your leadership and friendship. @ffxfirerescue @FairfaxCountyPD
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π₯π 5th Annual Battle of the Badgesπ₯π
@ffxfirerescue takes the win over FCPD in a great game!
@ChiefKDavis and @ChiefJohnButler were front and center cheering. See you at the rematch!
$5K raised for @ODMP & Firefighter Cancer Support Network. ππ
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Recently I responded w @ffxfirerescue units on a roadway incident. Seeing the speed of passing traffic firsthand reinforces 1 msg: Move Over and Slow Down. Our responders work in the hazard zone to keep you safe. Pls return the favor by giving us the space to work. #MoveOver
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Itβs graduation day for Recruit Class 168! Letβs go! ππ
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That's a wrap π©Έπ¬
Today we teamed up with Fairfax County Police Department and Inova for a joint blood drive.
Supporting our community. Helping save lives.
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