McLean Volunteer Fire Department
Serving McLean, VA Since 1921
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McLean Volunteer Fire Department
1455 Laughlin Ave
McLean, VA 22101

info@mcleanvfd.org

To provide fire and emergency medical service support to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and to further promote fire and health related safety in the community by means of education, training and support at events within the community.

 
   

Rescue Squad 401

  • 2007 Pierce/Dash Rescue Squad
  • Detroit diesel 515 HP engine with Allison transmission
  • Carries 250 gallons of water
  • Serves as a satellite Haz Mat unit
  • Serves Fairfax County and surrounding jurisdictions as needed
  • Capable of carrying a crew of 6

Ambulance 401

  • 1998 Horton/Ford
  • Reserve unit used primarily as a BLS unit and back-up medic unit
  • Diesel engine
  • Reserve unit placed in service by volunteers in times of inclement weather and/or high incident demand

 

Tower 401

  • 2009 Pierce
  • More Information coming soon!

 

Pumper 401

A 1970 Peter Pirsch, this unit is the oldest vehicle in the McLean fleet. It has a 400 gallon water tank. It is used primarily within the community as a ceremonial/PR unit. It can be seen at Christmas time transporting Santa throughout the community.

 

Utility 401

  • 2009 Ford F250
  • This unit is used as both a utility vehicle and chief's car and for many special events. It is used as the tow vehicle for the Safety Trailer. The four-wheel drive feature comes in handy during snow emergencies, etc.

 

Kids Fire Safety Trailer - 199

This trailer is used as an educational tool to teach kids first hand about fire safety in the home. Features include:

  • Living room complete with fire place
  • Kitchen with a stove, microwave, sink, pots/pans
  • Upstairs bedroom
  • Smoke machine
  • Closed circuit TV

Children are taught to recognize safety, and potential fire hazards, that may be found around a house. In addition to the obvious, they learn about frayed wiring under a carpet, obstacles on the stairs, arrangement of pots/pans on the stove, electrical hazards. When the smoke detector is activated in the bedroom, they are taught to crawl low and examine the door to see if it is warm to the touch. If it is, they are taught to seek a second means of egress by way of the rear porch and down a ladder. It is a favorite of many children at community events and especially at Fire Prevention Week Open House .

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