Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
4100 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-246-3801, TTY 703-385-4419 and 703-385-1687
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire

05/23/2006

Department Receives Virginia Technical Education Award

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department was selected to receive the Excellence in Career and Technical Education Award by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education, Monday, June 5, 2006, at Sheraton Richmond West Hotel, 6624 West Broad Street, Richmond.

Since 2004, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, the Fairfax County Public Schools, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and Local 2068, Fairfax County Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics have offered a Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire Science curriculum for high school students. Students enrolled in the one-year program can earn certifications in Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B), American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Hazardous Materials Response, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education award recognizes exemplary projects that promote excellence in career and technical education at the high school level.

Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For information, call 703-246-3801 and TTY 703-285-4419.