Jason Shaw
The Alexandria Fire Department announced funeral arrangements for Kingsbrooke resident paramedic Joshua Weissman, who died from injuries sustained while responding to the scene of a vehicle fire on I-395 Thursday evening. Visitation has been scheduled from 5 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday, Feb. 15, at
Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, which is located at 1500 West Braddock Road in Alexandria. Funeral services with honors will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. at
Beth El Hebrew Congregation, which is located at 3830 Seminary Road in Alexandria with interment following at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 2823 King St., Alexandria. The fire department announced seating is limited at the funeral home and Beth El Hebrew Congregation. The public is advised to dress appropriately for waiting in outdoor winter weather. "The Department has not only lost an outstanding employee and Paramedic, but a dedicated co-worker and friend," Alexandria Fire Chief Adam K. Thiel said in a statement. "This is a day of great sadness for all in the Alexandria Fire Department and for the City of Alexandria." Weissman was a seven-year veteran with the Alexandria Paramedics. In a statement, the Alexandria Fire Department summarized Weissman's accomplishments:
- Alexandria Fire Station 206 displayed paramedic Joshua Weissman's gear outside the station to commemorate his passing. Credit: Alexandria Fire Department.
- Weissman was hired as a Medic I for the Alexandria Fire Department in April 2006 and was promoted to Medic II the following year. His most recent assignment was to the D Shift at Fire Station 206.
- He had a history of outstanding performance ratings and was an enthusiastic and engaging instructor.
- He actively participated in a number of committees, which focused on improving EMS quality management and training.
- He helped establish a Field Training Program for EMS Interns, served as a Field Training Officer, and received the Alexandria Jaycees “Outstanding Public Service Award” in 2011 for his contributions to the Field Training Program for EMS Interns.
- He was a recipient of an Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Valor Award.
- He was also certified as an Acting EMS Supervisor (Medic III).
According to Alexandria Fire Department officials, the Weissman family requests condolences and donations be sent to: Joshua A. Weissman Memorial Fund c/o Alexandria Firefighters, Inc - IAFF Local 2141 4600 Duke Street, Suite 429 Alexandria, VA 22304 The department requests those who are interested in attending the service to
RSVP.
