Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
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LVFC graduates from Fire School 21-2 include
PFFs Rodrigo Mondragon, Ricardo Rodas, Patrick Carter, and Will Cawood.
LVFC graduates from the Fall 2021 EMT class include Captain Sarah Krueger, FF Alena Lightbody, and PFF Max Bennett.
PFF Max Bennett was named Top Student in the Fall EMT class by going above and beyond the minimum work needed to pass the course. On top of the course load PFF Bennet organized study sessions outside of class and helped ensure not only he understood the material but all his classmates did as well to help them succeed.
We are extremely proud of all our graduates who put in countless hours of both class time and additional studying over many months to successfully pass their respected courses.
We want to thank all the instructors who dedicated countless time to ensure the success of all students. Also special thank you to all their families and friends for supporting these students while they were in class.
Lastly, thank you to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue leadership, Chair Phyllis J. Randall, Loudoun County Government County Administer Hemstreet, and Town of Leesburg, Virginia District Supervisor Umstattd for attending tonight’s ceremony.
Congratulations to all graduates!
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Kelly Burk, Leesburg
We are fortunate to have Co. 13 provide emergency service along side us every day.
Here’s to 70 more!
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Brittany joined the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company as an administrative member in January of 2018. Since then, she has taken the lead on countless fundraising events. Brittany worked to revamp our pancake breakfasts and worked alongside our admin group to implement a drive-through so we could still host pancake breakfasts safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrative members like Brittany enable us to interact with the community beyond just 911 calls.
We are thankful to have like Brittany as apart of our company and family!
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Terri Fiske was the first female firefighter in the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company. She was a third generation firefighter - Her grandfather, C W Fiske was a member of the LVFC in the 1930's and formed the first "First Aid Squad' within the fire company. Her father J W "Billy" Fiske became a member in the late 1950's after helping organize the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad. Billy Fiske went on to earn the rank of Chief and then Life Member within the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company. Terri's mother, Rose Fiske was a charter member and President of the LVFC Ladies Auxiliary as well as a Life Member. Terri Served in the fire company from 1975 until 1981.
Black and White photo of Terri at the 1976 Goose Creek Country Club Fire, to the left of Sonny Danner in the white coat.
Color photo of Terri (far right) receiving instructions at a large barn converted to a house in 1977
We are thankful for Terri and all the who paved the way for women in the fire service today!
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for both operational and administrative membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
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The Lost history of the Leesburg Volunteers
Today’s highlight is Firefighter Dani Gorsky. FF Gorsky has been a member of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company for going on two years since joining in January 2020. After successfully completing Firefighter 1 and 2 in fall of 2020 and EMT in June of 2021, Dani was given her black shield making her a fully released firefighter.
We are thankful for FF Gorsky and all our for serving the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and Loudoun County.
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
We are kicking the series off today on by highlighting Sarah “Red” Krueger. Sarah has been in the fire rescue system for 13 years. Red is also the first female fire officer in the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company, being promoted to Lieutenant in 2016 and currently holding the position of Captain. She also serves as Secretary on the administrative side.
We are thankful for Captain Krueger and all our for serving the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and Loudoun County.
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
To the put our current call volume into perspective, 20 years ago LVFC averaged around 1,200-1,300 calls per year. The 2022 call volume, within two months, is already over half of the yearly average 20 years ago. With this increased call volume comes increased wear and tear on our apparatus. This not only increases maintenance cost but also shortens the life span of our apparatus. The community’s continued support helps offset the significant rising costs we face each year.
Are you interested in serving your community? We are always accepting new memberships which include both operational and administrate positions. Learn more at leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
LCFR Rescue Company 20, Town of Leesburg
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Kelly Burk, Leesburg
Chief Anderson joined the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company in 1966, and a few months later, left town to serve four years in the Air Force as a nuclear bomb technician with the 509th Bomb Wing of the 8th Air Force. He had the distinction of being one of a the very few who had ever diffused a live nuclear bomb. A B-52 bomber had returned to base with a live device that had accidentally armed itself and J.B. was called on to make it safe.
After being discharged in 1970, Chief Anderson returned to Leesburg and to the fire company. In 1975 and 1976, J.B. was elected Captain 1; Assistant Chief in 1977, then Chief from 1978 through 1980. JB became a Fire Marshal with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and started work as “FM-4,” under O.R. Dube’ in 1980. In 1981, he was the Assistant Chief, then Captain from 1982 through 1984. In 1992 and 1993, he was elected Assistant Chief. J.B. served as the Company parliamentarian on and off for over forty years and was a Company Photographer, taking thousands of photos and videos of Company operations.
During his time in the Company, JB has had a hand in almost every aspect of our operation. With fifty-two years of service, he still regularly attended company meetings until his health began to decline. His knowledge of the Fire Company history has been invaluable in piecing our heritage together. He is responsible for saving over one thousand important Company documents; including meeting minutes, by-laws, newspaper clippings and photos, from as far back as 1925. His work on our history has been instrumental in allowing us move forward with documenting and publishing our legacy. J.B. was a recipient of many awards but one of his proudest moments came in 2017, when the Fire Company honored him by dedicating the new Pierce Mfg Enforcer engine in his name.
Chief Anderson passed away in the summer of 2020 but the legacy he left behind still goes strong today. We will never forget the time and dedication he gave to the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company and community for over 50 years.
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Town of Leesburg, Virginia
In 2018 we had the opportunity to recreate a picture taken in 1929 to commemorate our 215th Anniversary.
The top half of the picture taken in 1929 features Leesburg Firefighters standing with the newly delivered 1929 Seagrave Fire Apparatus Engine housed at the downtown firehouse built in 1927. The bottom half of the picture taken in 2018 features members of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company with the same 1929 Seagrave Engine at the same location of the downtown firehouse. With some creative editing, the 2018 photo was able to be edited to include the same backdrop as the 1929 photo.
To add onto our post we also have a LVFC history trivia question to go along with this picture.
Do you know the location where our fire station built in 1927 used to stand in downtown Leesburg? Bonus points if you can tell us what stands there today!
**hint - the location is on the same street as Fire Station 1 stands today but a little ways to the East.
Are you interested in serving your community? Visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc to learn more about how you can become a part of our 218 years and counting of service to the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and Loudoun County.
The Lost history of the Leesburg Volunteers
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Come see how volunteering as a firefighter, EMT or administrative member can Open New Doors for you. We also provide various benefits.
Make a difference in your community by becoming a volunteer firefighter, EMT, or administrative member. No experience necessary and we provide all training at NO COST to the volunteer. Visit us at www.OpenNewDoors.org or call/text (571) 442-2801 for more information.

Welcome to our 13 new volunteer members who completed New Volunteer Orientation today!

Come and meet some of our volunteer members with the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad at this fun Adaptive Recreation Trunk, Table or Treat on October 27!
Make sure to stop by and see us at the Adaptive Recreation Trunk, Table or Treat at 742 Miller Drive, SE, Leesburg. This event is sensory friendly!

Our volunteers are running out of their new station in Sterling!
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad

Come out and celebrate 100 years of the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company!

Looking for a fun time in Leesburg. Come visit us at Station 20!
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company

We hope to see you today!
Sterling Rescue is now live at SterlingFest 2023! Come on out and see us!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come visit our Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad volunteers at their Open House on October 7!
Make sure to visit us at Leesburg Fire Open House on October 7, 2023, on Plaza Street. We will have our ambulance there for the kids to enjoy!

It was great seeing everyone at the Leesburg Air Show this weekend!

We had an extra full New Volunteer Orientation this month! Join us in welcoming the 31 New Volunteer Members with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue

Are you ready for Sterling Fest? We can’t wait to see you there!
Hello Sterling ! We are excited about SterlingFest 2023 and hope that you are too! Come on by our new station and say hello!

Fire Prevention Month is Coming! Here is the full list of Open Houses in October. We can't wait to see you.
🚒🚑October Fire Prevention Month Events🚒🚑
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) strives to provide effective, consistent, and readily accessible fire and life safety education for our residents year-round. Annually we designate October as Fire Prevention Month, and LC-CFRS first responders and community outreach specialists dedicate additional time and resources to increase community awareness about preventing home fires. As we kick off Fire Prevention Month this year, several volunteer fire and rescue companies across the county will host in-person open house and community outreach events as listed below.
In addition to these events, LC-CFRS will be sharing virtual outreach measures to include fun and innovative activities that focus on critical fire prevention measures for children, adults, and special populations. To access the Fire Prevention Month materials, you can follow us on LC-CFRS official social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and NextDoor or visit loudoun.gov/kidsfiresafetycorner to select from various activities.
🔥Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company Open House
Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - 61 Plaza St NE, Leesburg, VA 20176-3206
Info: www.leesburgfire.org
Join us at Station 20 to kick off October as fire safety and prevention month. Events to include:
• Touch-a-truck
• Get a tour of our station
• Ride the Ladder Truck
• Learn how to become a Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company member
• See an extrication demonstration
• Play fun games, see safety demos and more!
🔥Sterling Volunteer Fire Company and Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad Open House
Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
104 Commerce Street, Sterling, VA, 20164
Info: www.sterlingfire.org
Join us as we celebrate October Fire Safety and Prevention Month! Events to include:
• Touch a Truck display – Fire trucks, ambulances and more
• Meet your local Firefighters, EMT’s and Paramedics
• Fire Safety Bounce House
• Interactive Fire Safety Activities, Prize Wheel, 911 simulator
• Visit SterlingFest and check out the parade at 10:00 a.m.
🔥Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Open House
Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 20688 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147
Info: www.ashburnfirerescue.org
Join us at Station 6 for AVFRD's Open House. Events to include:
• Station tours
• Fire safety education for all ages including CPR instruction
• Apparatus displays and equipment demos
• Ladder Climbing Challenge
• Meet AVFRS personnel and learn how to become a volunteer!
🔥Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company and Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad Open House
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - 500 N. Maple Ave, Purcellville, VA 20132
Info: www.purcellvillefire.org
Join us for October Fire Prevention Month fun at the safety center! Events to include:
• Meet your local Firefighters, EMT’s and Paramedics and learn how to become a volunteer
• Touch a Truck - Fire & Rescue Vehicle Displays and Fire Truck rides
• Equipment demonstrations, fire and life safety information, games, food, drinks, and more!
🔥Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Open House
Sunday, October 15, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 12837 Berlin Turnpike, Lovettsville, VA, 20180
Info: www.lovettsvillefr.org
Join us for October Fire Prevention Month fun! Events to include:
• Meet your local Firefighters, EMT’s and Paramedics and learn how to become a volunteer
• See live action equipment demonstrations and tons of activities for all ages
• Fire, Rescue, Fire Marshal, and Law Enforcement apparatus on display
• Visit from our local AirCare Medical Helicopter
🔥Arcola Volunteer Fire Department Open House
Sunday, October 15, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 24300 Stone Springs Blvd, Sterling, VA, 20166
Info: www.arcolavfd.org
Join us at the Station 9 Annex for fun October Fire Safety and Prevention Month activities. Events to include:
• Touch a Truck - Fire & EMS Vehicle Displays and Fire Truck rides
• AirCare Medevac Helicopter visit
• Meet your local First Responders
• Play fun games and learn about fire safety, see safety demos and more!
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad
Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD
Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company
Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad
Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Arcola Volunteer Fire Department
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System

Meet one of our Volunteer Members with Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD!
Meet our Members - MC
For more information on joining AVFRD, please visit www.joinavfrd.com.

Check out this amazing rescue by volunteer members with Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company and Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad!

Meet one of our volunteer system members, who volunteers with Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD!
Meet our Members - Matty B.
For more information on joining AVFRD, please visit www.joinavfrd.com.

Congratulations to the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad Volunteer Members of the Month. We are so proud to have you as system members.

Here is another fun October Fire Prevention Month Open House for you to attend.
Throughout October most of our 15 volunteer companies will be holding Open Houses. Save the Dates for them and plan to come and have a fun day with us. Here is Sterling Volunteer Fire Company's Save the Date for their Open House.
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Save the Date!

Congratulations! When a member is released as an EMT is means they have completed their training and shadowing to be an EMT and can operate in as an EMT.
Sterling Rescue congratulates one of its newest released providers, Engy Ibrahim, on her release as an EMT!
Are you interested in joining Sterling Rescue? Check us out at https://ow.ly/RZ7n50PH3IK to see how you can join the team.

Hiring Alert! We are looking to hire a Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Specialist.
This position works closely with the 15 volunteer companies in Loudoun County to assist them with recruitment and retention of volunteer members, they also assist with System-Wide recruitment efforts, recruitment marketing, and oversees recognition efforts and programs. While this position's desk is located at our headquarters in Leesburg, VA it will frequently be out in Loudoun County at different locations for events.
Learn more and apply at https://www.jobapscloud.com/LDN/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=24&R2=118&R3=0054&fbclid=IwAR2GTTqzvYn4rbtBT7w3spWVRKcVQz71Jkvo19uqMfy1oDftqKEQOB-s274

Our volunteer company Aldie Volunteer Fire Department Official has a freshly re-designed website! Check it out today.
Aldie Volunteer Fire Department - Loudoun County, VA The Aldie Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) is along the Route 50 corridor in southern Loudoun County, VA. We are known as Loudoun County Station 7, or Station 607 under the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) numbering system. We are
Open houses are a fun event where we invite the community into our fire house to learn more about us. Here is a sneak peek at what you can expect when you attend one of our open houses . . . a good time with a dash of education.

Our members are always training to hone their skills and improve their service to .
Here is a tool we have to help cool people.
Training Tuesday. Polar Immersion Pods. The Polar Pod® (PLP) is an innovative, cold water immersion system to facilitate the rapid on-site cooling of individuals, whenever and wherever needed. The PLP is collapsible, compact and portable, making it easy to set-up and use. LCVRS can use this for climate exposure calls.

Our volunteer members are ready to serve today!
Sterling Rescue Crew 1 (Sunday Day) getting ready for the day ahead.
Want to join us? Check us out at www.joinsterlingrescue.org.

Welcome to our newest 17 volunteer members, who completed New Volunteer Orientation and CPR today.
Interested in joining us? Check out OpenNewDoors.org to learn about all of the volunteer opportunities with our 15 volunteer companies.
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue

Will you be at the Leesburg Farmers' Market tomorrow. Make sure you stop by and get a tour of the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad Ambulance.
Interested in Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System? This is a great opportunity to talk to our members and learn more about volunteering with us. You can also learn more at https://opennewdoors.org/
Look for us tomorrow at the Leesburg Farmer's Market. We will have our ambulance for the kids to see and give aways!

Who is excited for Fire Prevention Month? We are!
Throughout October most of our 15 volunteer companies will be holding Open Houses. Save the Dates for them and plan to come and have a fun day with us. Here is information on Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue's Open House.
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Mark your calendars for our Open House 2023! Once again we have AirCare 3’s helicopter flying in for a visit as well as the opportunity to get up close with our new Engine 612 and our new Advanced Life Support Chase vehicle (Yes you can sit in the driver seat…Moms and Dads too! You know you want to!) Come see demonstrations by our staff and participate in hands on activities for the whole family.

Who is excited for Fire Prevention Month? We are!
Throughout October most of our 15 volunteer companies will be holding Open Houses. Save the Dates for them and plan to come and have a fun day with us. Here is Arcola Volunteer Fire Department's Save the Date for their Open House.
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
SAVE THE DATE!

Congratulations to Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company on 100 years!

With many people preparing to return to college, we thought we would tell you about a great benefit for our volunteer members . . . tuition reimbursement!
Volunteer members can qualify for up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually, up to a $16,000 lifetime maximum. They need to be active members in good standing and have met the minimum points requirement for the year prior to the tuition reimbursement request.
You can learn more about volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and our many benefits for members at https://opennewdoors.org/

Our volunteer members with the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company had a busy night this past weekend in a great way.
Congratulations to Firefighter Smith who was released as an Engine Driver!
Best wishes to Probationary Firefighter Holesapple as she goes off to college.

Thank you to everyone that came out and donated! The real winners of this friendly competition is .
And the winner of the Inova Blood Donor Services “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive is LC-CFRS!
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office put up a good fight, and we’re thankful to everyone who came out and donated! The real winners are the community and those saved by this donation.
Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System

Our volunteer and career members work together to ensure the citizens of receive the best Fire and Rescue services.
Junior member Alexandra Aymard, who is currently in fire fighter class, is getting tips from career staff on donning fire fighting gear.

Time is running out. Apply to join our team!
Tomorrow (8/11) is the last day to apply for the Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Specialist position! This position works with the 15 volunteer fire and rescue companies to assist them with recruitment and retention of volunteer members.
Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3Ohl9nn
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System

Here is another way for you to give back to the community! Donating blood helps to save lives. In Loudoun County it is even more important because we carry blood donated through Inova and can provide it on emergency scenes increasing the chances of survival.
There’s still time to register for the “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive! Join us this Friday, August 11, 2023, and enjoy sweet treats from Kona Ice of South Riding from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. hosted by the Loudoun First Responders Foundation! Visit bit.ly/Badges2023 to sign up for a time slot.
Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
Inova Blood Donor Services
Loudoun County Government

It is a beautiful day and the volunteers at Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad are ready to serve!
Unit checks - Done. Units cleaned - Done. Crew 1 ready for the day ahead.
Ready to join the team? Check us out at www.joinsterlingrescue.org.

Our state of the art Wellness Center and amazing staff that provide important wellness trainings for members are one of the biggest benefits we have for our volunteers.

Thank you for everyone that came out for our 15 volunteer Fire and Rescue companies were out and having a great time interacting with !

Congratulations to the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad members of the month!
We are so happy to have these two exceptional volunteers as members with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.
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Loudoun County Fire-Rescue provides volunteer and career first responder coverage in Loudoun County. We are constantly recruiting persons who are interested in bettering themselves and their community by becoming a volunteer firefighter, EMT, or administrative member. No experience necessary and we provide all training at no cost to our career and volunteer personnel. We also provide various benefits such as tax waivers, college reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Volunteers run out of multiple stations throughout Loudoun County. This is a great opportunity for persons interested in the medical and public safety field, wish to improve their health, want to give back to their community, become a part of their community, or have a desire to make a difference in someone’s life.
Visit us at www.OpenNewDoors.org or call/text (571) 442-2801 for more information.
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