Mission Statement:
Provide professional installation security and force protection through Law Enforcement Operations, Physical Security Support and Fire Emergency Services while maintaining liaison with local, state and federal agencies. As well as to provide a comprehensive and integrated emergency management system that coordinates community resources to protect lives, property and the environment through mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery from all natural and man-made hazards that may impact our Installation, Fort Belvoir community, and the United States Army.
DES SERVICES
Fire and Emergency Services guarantee a safe working and living environment, by providing our customers the most proficient fire suppression, emergency medical, technical rescue, hazardous materials intervention and fire prevention services to them. The Fire and Emergency Services will at all times maintain the ability to respond to our customers emergencies, protecting their life and property. Through continual customer contact the fire department management and employees will remain focused on the concerns of our internal and external customers, by providing an immediate correction, or avenue of correction for our customers based on their individual needs or situation.
The Fort Belvoir Police Department provides 24-hour law enforcement, force protection, and community assistance to Service members, Family members, civilians, retirees, and guests of Fort Belvoir and maintains a liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and supports installation contingency operations.
The objective of the Physical Security Program is to safeguard U.S. Government property, facilities and personnel against loss, theft, damage, espionage or any other activities which threaten life, property and continuation of military operations.
NOTE TO COMMANDERS AND LEADERS:
The Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) reminds all commanders, leaders, and members of the chain of command that if a Soldier is experiencing suicidal ideation and has access to or possession of a weapon, immediately notify the Emergency Communication Center (ECC) at 703-806-4277.
Do not attempt to resolve or de-escalate an armed crisis on your own. These incidents require an immediate law enforcement response to ensure the safety of the Soldier, responders, and the Fort Belvoir community.
Leaders should:
- Immediately notify DES/ECC.
- Maintain a safe distance and provide responding officers with pertinent information.
- Allow trained law enforcement and emergency personnel to manage the incident.
Prompt notification enables DES to coordinate the appropriate emergency response and connect the Soldier with the necessary medical and behavioral health resources.
Safety comes first—with the Soldier's well-being always at the center of our response.