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.
𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮We regret to announce the passing of retired member Master Technician Raul Perla, who succumbed this morning after a prolonged battle with cancer.Master Technician Perla faithfully served the residents and visitors of Fairfax County for nearly 28 years. Throughout his career, Raul exemplified dedication to service, professionalism, and a deep commitment to helping others.Raul was also a member of Virginia Task Force 1 for two decades. During his time on the team, he deployed on numerous occasions both domestically and internationally, answering the call to assist communities in their most difficult moments.Raul served 26 years in the United States Navy, retiring at the rank of Senior Chief in 2012. His lifetime of service to this country and to our community is a legacy that will not be forgotten.We extend our deepest condolences to Raul’s family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of serving alongside him. Please keep the Perla family in your thoughts during this difficult time. #Local2068 #FCFRD #fairfax ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝟲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿Please keep Gideon and the Scheutzow family in your prayers. If you are able to help, every little bit makes a difference. Please consider donating and sharing this post to support them.Our member Jordan Scheutzow, and his wife Michelle recently learned that their six year old son Gideon has been diagnosed with pediatric thyroid cancer that has spread to his lungs and lymph nodes.Gideon has already overcome incredible challenges in his young life, including four open heart surgeries, cardiac arrest, ECMO, pulmonary reconstruction, and nearly a year in the hospital.Jordan and Michelle are raising six children, including Gideon and their five daughters. The road ahead will require extensive treatment and travel for care, creating significant financial strain for the family.A link to their GoFundMe can be found below:www.gofundme.com/f/support-gideons-brave-battle-with-cancer?attribution_id=sl:b120e625-3010-4051-... ... See MoreSee Less
Donate to Support Gideon’s Brave Battle with Cancer, organized by Christa Butcher
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𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗮𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆In honor of Women’s History Month, Local 2068 proudly recognizes the women past, present, and future who have served Fairfax County as firefighters, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers.Your leadership, resilience, and dedication have strengthened our organization and our community. From the firehouse to the front lines of emergency communications, your service continues to inspire the next generation of public safety professionals.This is only a small sample of the hundreds of women who have served and continue to serve our organization with professionalism, courage, and commitment. We thank you for your dedication to the residents of Fairfax County. #WomensHistoryMonth #Local2068 #PublicSafety #FairfaxCounty ... See MoreSee Less
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Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference in helping ensure Brandon’s family is supported and cared for in the wake of his untimely passing after a brief illness. ... See MoreSee Less
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Never has a day gone by in which Brandon did not show the true definition of self… RICHARD DAWLEY needs your support for Remembering Brandon's Selfless Spirit1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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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