Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association
107 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
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Annual Events

Friendship Day at the Nationals
On Saturday, May 11, 2013 we are going to the ball game to beat the Chicago Cubs! Meet at the Cameron Street dock and take the Miss Christin riverboat over to the game (and back).

Father's Day at Friendship
Free tours for fathers on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2013. Friendship Firehouse will make every father an honorary chief of the Friendship Fire Company Bucket Brigade; and Dad will receive his own honorary chief certificate!

Friendship Firehouse Picnic
Scheduled for Sunday, August 25, 2013 in "the Grove" at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Families of Firefighters, Association Members, and the Alexandria Community come together at a fabulous picnic. Food, games, and music await!

Friendship Firehouse Festival. 
On Saturday, August 3, 2013, tour the Firehouse, get a free balloon, climb up on a real fire truck, shop from arts & crafts vendors, and enjoy a piece of cake as we celebrate our 239th anniversary!

Firefighters Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony
To be held next on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Ivy Hill Cemetery (2823 King Street, Alexandria) this event honors firefighters fallen in the line of duty.  The Friendship Luncheon follows the ceremony which is attended by Firefighters, City Officials, and members of the Association.
 
Best Dressed Gingerbread Firehouse.  A juried contest with an exhibition to follow. Submissions will be accepted after Thanksgiving.  More information to come.

Breakfast & Program Meeting
Have a hearty breakfast; hear a distinguished speaker; witness the first appearance of Gen. Washington on his special day; see the presentation of the Ben Lynt Distinguished Service Award; and enjoy good fellowship on the morning of the George Washington Birthday Parade.


On Saturday, May 11th more that 100 folks enjoyed a pre-game reception with baseball legend Frank Howard at Virtue Feed & Grain, a great boat ride to the game (and back) and enjoyed the fellowship of our friends from Friendship at Nationals Park. Thank you for supporting the Friendship Scholarship Fund! See you next year!
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The Friendship Firehouse Picnic has been scheduled for August 25, 2013. Go here for more information.
The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association assists in the preservation of the historic fire engine house on Alfred Street in Alexandria, Virginia; supports the Alexandria Fire Department; and provides scholarships, and other benevolent and philanthropic services to the Alexandria Community.  The Association promotes civic involvement, honors the legacy of its 18th-century founders--dedicated citizen firefighters--and values the contributions of our present-day first responders.