Partnerships make our community strong

Partnerships make our community strong.

We rely on the generosity of our community to help kids in need throughout the year. We are grateful for the support of our partners and sponsors - without them we could not do what we do. Please join us!

About Willie F. Bailey, President

Willie F. Bailey has dedicated his life to fighting for families and children in need.

Bailey graduated from T. C. Williams High School in 1983 and later served in the United States Army, retiring with over 21 years of service. He has been an active firefighter for over 27 years and is currently the Deputy Chief of the Health, Safety and Wellness Division of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.

In 1998, Bailey founded Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue to meet a growing need in the community for holiday gifts, winter coats and school supplies. Today, he continues to serve as President.

Bailey sits on the Board of Directors for several non-profit organizations including Operation Warm, the largest nonprofit coat distributer in the country. He also served as an Alexandria City Councilman. As a community advocate, he is a strong voice for the voiceless and works tirelessly to address tough issue such as affordable housing and education.

Bailey is a single-father of two grown children and resides in Alexandria, VA.

Firefighters Helping

Board of Directors

Willie Bailey

Chris Thompson

Kendall Thompson

Bruce Witucki

Michael Johnson

William Garrett

Chinaka Barbour

Bennie Evans

Sofia Echaide

Partners and Sponsors

Apple Federal Credit Union

American Red Cross

Alpha Delta Kappa – PSI Chapter

Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge #2188

Centreville Moose Lodge #2168

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Fairfax County Professional Firefighters & Paramedics

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Retirement Association, Inc

Fairfax County Federation of Teachers

Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

K12 Athletics Foundation

Kelly's Irish Times

MEDOCRACY Inc.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Operation Warm

Nationwide Credit Corporation

Primo Family Restaurant

Progressive Firefighters of Fairfax Inc.

Rutherfoord A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company

Rotary Club of Tyson Corner

The Savittiere Foundation

Whole Foods Market