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Arlington Fire Department: Decades of Serving the Community

The need for fire protection has been ever-present since the nation's founding. In Arlington, Virginia a network of neighborhood volunteer fire departments served this need for many years. In 1940, the county hired its first career fire fighters. In the years since, ACFD has distinguished itself through its service to the community and response to national and local emergencies.

Arlington Fire Department: Decades of Serving the Community

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The need for fire protection has been ever-present since the nation's founding. In Arlington, Virginia a network of neighborhood volunteer fire departments served this need for many years. In 1940, the county hired its first career fire fighters. In the years since, ACFD has distinguished itself through its service to the community and response to national and local emergencies.

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