Firehouse Friday

In this week's edition of Firehouse Friday, FOX 5 the Arlington County Fire Department shares tips to keep you and your family safe during the holidays.

FOX 5's Mike Thomas reports.

The Fort Belvoir Fire Department is ready for a HAZMAT response as FOX 5's Erin Como shows us in this week's Firehouse Friday.

The Spotsylvania County Fire Department is saving lives in more ways than one.

This week on Firehouse Friday, FOX 5’s Erin Como visited a simulation lab in Northern Virginia to get a first-hand look at how first responders get ready for life-saving situations.

FOX 5’s Erin Como visited Mark Brady, of the Prince George’s County Fire Department, and other emergency crews for a fireworks safety review ahead of the 4th of July holiday.

As we head into the holiday weekend, many people may be planning to go see the fireworks or put on your own fireworks display. But experimenting with fireworks might be illegal in your neighborhood. FOX 5’s Erin Como spoke with Mark Brady of the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department to find out what you need to know to be safe this Fourth of July.

FOX 5's Erin Como got to take a tour of a brand new fire station in Herndon, Va.

Captain Griffin took Erin out on a rescue boat on the Tidal Basin to learn how their department helps the local community!

Saluting Our first responders in D.C. at Engine 13, Truck 10, the Foam Unit Task Force, and Ambulance 13!

FOX 5's Erin Como visited with the men and woman of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department for Firehouse Friday!

Emergency responders with the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services risk their lives every day. So today, we honor them on Dunkin Donuts Firehouse Friday!

The members of Fire Station 10 risk their lives every day. So today, we honor them on Dunkin Donuts Firehouse Friday!

The members of Riverdale Fire/EMS Station 807 & Hyattsville Fire/EMS Station 801 risk their lives every day. So today, we honor them on Dunkin Donuts Firehouse Friday!

The members of the La Plata Fire Department risk their lives every day. So today, we honor them on Dunkin Donuts Firehouse Friday!

The members of the Upper Marlboro Fire Department risk their lives every day. So today, we honor them on Dunkin Donuts Firehouse Friday!

The members of the Fire Station 16 Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Dept. risk their lives every day. So today, we honor them on Dunkin Donuts Firehouse Friday!

The members of the Montgomery County Fire & EMS and Damascus Volunteer Fire Department risk their lives every day. Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Captain Peter Dugan joined Annie and Gary for a demonstration of Hands Only CPR.

FOX 5 visited with Battalion Chief Willie F. Bailey and the crew of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department for our Dunkin Donuts Firehouse Friday during our Zip Trip to Vienna.

Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein and Volunteer Chief Jayme Heflin talk about what makes Kensington Station 5 so great!