Gabriel Spiro

Gabriel joined the FCVFD in 2020 and is an active EMT. He serves as the deputy quartermaster, department historian, and an avid member of the public education committee. Growing up in Montgomery County, MD, Gabriel was... read more →


Brian Miller

Brian joined the Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department in 2022 and is an active EMT. Outside of volunteering, he works as a product manager at a software company. Originally from Virginia Beach, Brian balances his career... read more →


Justin Miller

Justin Miller joined the Falls Church VFD in 2019 and is an active EMT. He has served as a trustee and as membership coordinator. Since joining, he has obtained EMT-B and EVOC I/II/III certifications. Outside the depar... read more →


Kelly Brown

Kelly joined the FCVFD in 2022, is an active EMT, and the Department’s Assistant Chief. Originally from Georgia, Kelly served in the U.S. Army as a Strategist and Blackhawk (UH-60) Helicopter Pilot for 26 years. A lo... read more →


Julia “JJ” Elliott

JJ joined the FCVFD in 2018 and is an active EMT / Driver as well as the department’s Vice President and a Trustee. Her role is assisting the President in organizing outreach and community events for the department as ... read more →


Jim O’Dowd

Jim O'Dowd joined the Falls Church VFD in October 1986. Jim is a lifelong Northern Virginia resident. Jim has served the Falls Church VFD as a Firefighter-EMT, EMS Lieutenant, EMS Captain, Secretary, Vice President and... read more →


Adriana Palacios

Adriana joined the FCVFD in 2017 and is an active EMT as well as the department’s president. As a graduate of 911’s Emergency Medical Technician course and a licensed medical specialist, she organizes outreach and... read more →