Fire Truck Drive By Celebrations
The Arlington County Fire Department has partnered with the Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department to offer fire truck drive by celebrations for birthdays and other important occasions. Please read through the information on this page and complete the request form to request a drive-by celebration.
Important Information
To request a Fire Truck drive-by, please contact the Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department
Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department
3900 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22207
703-525-9418
Due to high demand, all drive-by’s are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis.
School Visits
Invite firefighters and EMTs to your classroom for a fire safety presentation on:
- Fire prevention
- What to do in case of a fire
- Firefighters are community helpers
- Equipment and gear
Please note, Arlington County Fire Department does not send fire trucks to birthday parties or other private events.
Request a visit: Contact your local station
Fire Station Tours
Children can view equipment, talk to firefighters and learn about fire safety.
Prepare for a visit
- Make sure you have enough chaperones.
- Discuss with children the importance of following firefighter instructions.
- Ensure students understand that in the case of emergency, firefighters will have to leave the station even if a tour is in progress.
Request a tour: Contact your local station
Public Education for Adults
The Fire Department also provides brief fire safety presentations to businesses, civic associations, healthcare institutions, group homes or other community groups in Arlington.
Topics vary by request but may include:
- Fire prevention
- Evacuation
- Fire protection systems
- Home escape plan
- Fire extinguishers
- Cooking safety
- Electrical/Heating Safety
Request a Pub Ed Demo: call 703-228-4665 or email
Meeting and Event Spaces in Fire Stations
The Ballston and Walter Reed Fire Stations have community rooms that nonprofit organizations can use for free. Subject to availability, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Currently closed to the public.
Fire Station 2 – Ballston Station
4805 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203
703-228-0102
Room Capacity: 15
Fire Station 9 – Walter Reed
1900 S. Walter Reed Dr.
Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-0109
Meeting room policy and request form
The Arlington County Fire Department DOES NOT rent out halls for parties. However, the Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department and Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department have meeting halls available for private functions.
Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department
6950 Little Falls Road
Falls Church, VA 22213
703-228-3600, hit #9110
Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department
3900 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22207
703-525-9418
