Community Education and Risk Reduction
In addition to our emergency incident response responsibilities, the City of Fairfax Fire Department is committed to creating a safer, healthier, and more resilient community through our community risk reduction programs.
Community risk reduction is a collective goal of each division of our organization — Operations, Office of Code Administration, Office of Emergency Management, and the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department — to decrease the frequency our services are needed through education and prevention programs. We strive towards achieving this goal by working tirelessly to identify and prioritize our community’s risks, develop programs and mitigate strategies to address these risks, and measure the results of our efforts annually to ensure we are positively impacting these risks.
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About Heat Illness
Heat Illness
Summer has arrived and with it comes sunny weather and high temperatures!
We encourage each of you to spend some time this summer relaxing and enjoying our City's wonderful parks, public gathering areas, and community events, such as Rock the Block! and the 4th of July Independence Day Celebration.
However, we want to make sure you are enjoying these in a safe manner. Below is an educational chart from the CDC that outlines the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses for your awareness. Additionally, the following link will provide you Hot Weather Tips supplied by the CDC.
Drink plenty of water and find shady areas to take frequent breaks. If you are ever concerned that you may be experiencing a heat-related illness, contact 911.
*All information included on our website has been gathered from reputable health care resources, such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC), but everyone is encouraged to reach out to their primary care physician to discuss their specific needs and approach to managing any potential illnesses or diseases.