Local 2068 Health & Safety
Fire fighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service.
At the 2023 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, 63% of the names added to the wall were members who had died from occupational cancer.
In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis within their departments.
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱Today, the members of Local 2068 laid our brother, Firefighter Brandon Winfield to rest.While it was a difficult day for all of us, one thing was abundantly clear: Brandon was one of the finest members of our department and our union. He carried himself with professionalism, integrity, and a deep commitment to those he served alongside and the community he protected.Brandon exemplified the true meaning of brotherhood and sisterhood. He showed up for his crew, for this Local, and for the mission every single day. His impact will not be measured only by the calls he ran, but by the lives he touched, the friendships he built, and the example he set.He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on in our firehouses, in our ranks, and in the standard, he set for all of us.Please continue to keep Brandon’s family, friends, and coworkers in your thoughts and prayers. We will honor him by taking care of one another and carrying forward the values he lived every day.Rest easy, brother.#Local2068 #FCFRD #Virginia ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗜-𝟲𝟲 Last Wednesday, your Fairfax County firefighters and paramedics responded to a unique and dangerous call on I-66 West, just before the Cedar Lane Overpass. A single-vehicle collision left a car on fire on the Metro tracks running parallel to the highway.Crews quickly secured power to the third rail and extinguished the fire. One civilian was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.We are proud of our members for their quick action in handling this hazardous situation, that could have been far worse.#Local2068 #FCFRD #IAFF #VPFF #fairfax ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, Firefighter Brandon Winfield, following a brief illness.Brandon was one of the finest men you could ever hope to meet. He brought a positive attitude to every shift, every call, and every room he walked into. He had a rare ability to lift spirits and put a smile on anyone’s face, whether it was a colleague after a long tour or a citizen on their worst day.His dedication to the job, his unwavering support of his fellow firefighters, and his love for his family defined who he was. Brandon embodied the very best of our profession.We ask that you keep his wife, Rebecca, their two children, and his extended family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.Brandon will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.Rest easy, brother. ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻! We would like to congratulate Captain Marc Davidson on his retirement after nearly 31 years of service to the residents and visitors of Fairfax County. Captain Davidson retired out of the Safety Office, where he served as our Daywork Safety OfficerOver his career, Captain Davidson has made an incredible impact on our department. From recruit and officer development to career growth, health and safety initiatives, and even serving on our Executive Board, his contributions have improved nearly every corner of our organization.As a former United States Marine, he also championed the needs of our members with prior military service and those who continue to serve.Captain Davidson will be greatly missed, but he has earned this well-deserved retirement. Please join us in congratulating him on an extraordinary career!#Local2068 #FCFRD #fairfax #IAFF #VPFF ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿Did you know your Fairfax County Firefighters and Paramedics work more hours every year than their peers in neighboring jurisdictions? And that’s before accounting for the voluntary or mandatory overtime beyond their base 2,912 hours. These grueling schedules put our members at risk long before they respond to fires, vehicle crashes, or the countless emergencies they face every day. Research shows these hours increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, mental health struggles, shift work disorder, and other serious health issues, threatening the well-being of the people who protect our community every single day.#local2068 #FCFRD #FCFD #IAFF #VPFF ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀After a full day representing our members in Fairfax, President Bobby Young and ST Tommy Tippett traveled to Richmond on Thursday to stand in solidarity with firefighters and workers from across the Commonwealth. They were there as Delegate Kathy Tran’s Collective Bargaining Bill (HB 1263) advanced through the General Assembly.The bill cleared another key hurdle, reporting out of committee and moving on to Appropriations.𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘇𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲.#Local2068 #VPPF #IAFF #UnionStrong #Virginia ... See MoreSee Less
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