Funeral Arrangements Announced for Paramedic Weissman

Funeral arrangements for Alexandria Fire Department Paramedic Joshua Weissman have been announced.

Alexandria Fire Chief Adam Thiel announced the at 4:25 p.m. on Feb. 9. While responding to a car fire on Interstate 395 near Glebe Road on the evening of Feb. 8, Weissman fell from the roadway, where he suffered a severe head injury. City of Alexandria and Arlington County Firefighters and Paramedics rescued him, with assistance from the City of Alexandria and Arlington County Police Departments and the Virginia State Police.

He was transported to the Washington Hospital Center, where his injuries proved to be fatal.

Funeral Arrangements

Funeral Arrangements for Alexandria Fire Department Paramedic Joshua Weissman are as follows. Parking details will be provided at a later time.

Visitation

Wednesday, Feb. 15

Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home

1500 West Braddock Road

Alexandria, VA 22302

Phone: (703) 998-9200

http://www.everlywheatleyfuneralhome.com

 5 p.m. to Midnight Visitation 

Funeral Service

Funeral services with honors will be held on

Thursday, Feb. 16

1 p.m.

Beth El Hebrew Congregation

3830 Seminary Road

Alexandria, VA 22304

(703) 370-9400

http://www.bethelhebrew.org

Interment will follow at:

Ivy Hill Cemetery

2823 King Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22302-4012

Telephone: (703) 549-7413    

Condolences and donations may be sent to:

Joshua A. Weissman Memorial Fund

c/o Alexandria Firefighters, Inc - IAFF Local 2141

4600 Duke Street, Suite 429

Alexandria, VA 22304