Chief of the Department @ffxfirerescue. Leading the best of the best!
Fairfax County Virginia 🇺🇸
Joined November 2014
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Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
Today we mourn the loss of canine Xandr. After numerous domestic and international deployments with our team, Xandr retired in 2024. Thank you for your service, Xandr. You will be deeply missed.
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
🌍🚒 Leadership, service & safety know no borders!
Proudly displayed at the Liberia National Fire Service headquarters, the IAFC logo symbolizes our global reach and shared commitment to advancing the fire service.
Thanks for your continued partnership! iafc.org
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
Welcome home, USA-01! 🇺🇸 Our 10-member team returned from Panama yesterday, greeted by family, @ffxfirerescue personnel, and @ffxfirerescue leadership. Thank you for your service abroad, and thank you to the families who supported them. @StateDept @USForeignAssist
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
🇺🇸🇵🇦 @StateDept has demobilized the 10-member USA-01 team in Panama. They completed 199 structural assessments & flagged 26 facilities unsafe pending repairs, helping Panama safely restore essential services. Team returns to Fairfax County Oct. 21.
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Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
Within 18 hours of the earthquake in Panama, the members of USA-01 were on the ground and beginning to assist. Joined by members of USA-02 from @LACOFD and supported by @jtfbravo, they are now moving to the affected areas to support the response.
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Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
USA-01 has deployed a 10-person disaster coordination and structural engineering assessment team in support of the @StateDept response to the Panama earthquake.
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Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
Curious how maps and data work together to tackle local issues? Discover it at GIS Day 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Visit our Open House from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Govt. Center to dive into Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
More: fairfaxcounty.gov/maps/gis-d…
ALT A map pin with a glowing light bulb inside placed over a white map silhouette, encircled by the text 'Where Innovation Takes Shape GIS Day 2026'.
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
#FairfaxBravest honors Master Technician Anthony "TJ" Cabrera 33 years of service, longest-serving member of #FCFRD. Today he received the Senior Member Shield. 28+ years at Station 26. Tradition is earned. Legacy is lived. Thank you, Master Tech.
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
🌎 IAFC President Chief Steven Locke and Past President Chief John Butler are representing the U.S. at the 2026 World Fire Congress in London. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
IAFC is proud to sponsor this global gathering, strengthening fire service collaboration across national borders. 🚒
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
🌎 IAFC leadership at the 2026 World Fire Congress in London!
L-R: CEO Chief Donna Black, Past President Chief John Butler, President Chief Steven Locke & Canadian Division Board Representative Chief Kenneth McMullen.
Strengthening fire service connections across borders. 🚒
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
25 years ago, our nation suffered an unimaginable loss.
Today, we honor all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We remember the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and those we continue to lose to September 11-related illnesses.
We will never forget.
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
Fire Chief Butler is proud to announce the promotion of Jason Pryor to the rank of Deputy Chief. Deputy Chief Pryor brings to the position 2 decades of progressive leadership, operational experience, and dedicated service to Fairfax County.
Fore more ➡ ow.ly/nN9B50ZJv3s
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
Kicking the week off with a #ProbieNoMore! Congratulations to now Firefighter Kayla Austin (Fire Station 5, Franconia, C-Shift) for successfully completing the requirements of her probationary year and earning her black helmet shield. Well done, Firefighter Austin!
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
USA-01 has been demobilized by the @StateDept for the #Colombia earthquake response. The 10-member team will return home to Fairfax County later today.
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Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
Members from Fairfax (USA-01) and Los Angeles (USA-02) continue to support the rescue efforts in Cali, #Colombia. Our engineers are assisting in coordinating rescue teams during the complicated delayering process.
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Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
Fire Chief John Butler is pleased to announce the promotion of Reena Thomson to #FCFRD Director of Human Resources. Combining her human resources & fiscal skills, Thomson will lead the HR Division advancing & overseeing human resources functions. More ➡ ow.ly/Bqzm50ZA25X
Fire Chief John S. Butler retweeted
As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, #FCFRD climbed for the 343 who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. Together, we can finish their climb. We challenge @ArlingtonVaFD @LoudounFire @CityofFairfaxFD forthe343.org #ForThe343 #NeverForget #NFFF
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Earlier today, 10 members of USA-01 arrived in Bogota #Colombia. After meeting with national emergency managers, they are making their way to the most affected areas struck by the 7.4 earthquake.
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These technical teams from @VATF1 and @LACOFD will work alongside @UNGRD to provide structural assessments and support the coordination of search and rescue efforts. The U.S. continues to stand with the Colombian people as they respond to this devastating earthquake.
Following the request of President @ABDELAESPRIELLA's Administration, the State Department has mobilized urban search-and-rescue (USAR) technical teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles County, California to support Colombia's search and rescue efforts.
As the Colombian government continues to assess the needs of the Colombian people in the aftermath of this week's 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the Trump Administration remains committed to working directly with them and stands ready to offer more partner assistance.