Every week the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) will be posting information regarding COVID-19 impacts to personnel. The following information is up-to-date as of 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 3:
TESTING:
This includes those who have received testing at the site designated for first responders and those who have shared their results from testing conducted at a private physician.
- Known FCFRD personnel who have tested positive for COVID-19: 13
- FCFRD personnel who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have recovered: 9
Four personnel are currently COVID-19 positive. Nine of the thirteen COVID-19 positive personnel have fully recovered.
All personnel are closely monitored by a nurse at Fairfax County’s Occupational Health Center. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue will notify the public or any applicable persons if there is any concern of exposure.
QUARANTINE:
- FCFRD members currently in quarantine: 5
This number is in addition to the personnel who tested positive for COVID-19.
FCFRD continues to fully staff all stations and apparatus.
