Crime & Safety

Photo of the Day: 2015 World Police & Fire Games Will Be in Fairfax County

Read the story behind this photo, which comes all the way from Northern Ireland.

By Jennifer Van Der Kleut

The County of Fairfax made an exciting announcement Tuesday, accompanied by the incredible photo above.

The World Police and Fire Games will be coming to Fairfax County in 2015.

"Capt. Jerome Williams, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, carries the torch from this summer’s World Police and Fire Games in Belfast, Northern Ireland (photo above), to officially transfer the 2015 games to Fairfax County. 

The 2015 World Police & Fire Games will be held June 26 - July 5, 2015, in the National Capital Region. More than 12,500 athletes from 70 countries are expected to compete in 40 sports and 1,600 medal events."


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