1-800-BoardUp of Northern Virginia

As we enter into this long weekend that starts the summer, let's remember and honor those who served.

It was a rainy Wednesday but the golfing went on at Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club in Leesburg for the Belfor of Northern Virginia Golf Tournament. We staffed the Putting Contest which was won by a hole-in-one. Great day, great food and great guests!

Finished up the fourth visit last night to Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications to cover meals for 120 personel. I missed the alpaca visit but will try to coordinate better next year. Thank you all for everything you do in helping the public by being the FIRST first responder!

So happy to provide breakfast and dinner for 30 to two of the four shifts at Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications yesterday during National Telecommunicators Week. Not enough recognition goes out to these individuals for the hard work they do. Thanks to Director of 9-1-1 Scott Brillman and Assistant Director of Operations Dru Clarke for their hospitality on my visit. See you tomorrow for another round of breakfasts and dinners!

Remembering Technician I Kyle Wilson

Today marks the 17th anniversary of the Line of Duty Death of Technician I Kyle Wilson. The memory of Kyle and the impact he made on our Department as well as the fire service throughout the country is in the forefront of our thoughts. We were fortunate enough to know and have Kyle as a brother firefighter, even for the short time he was with us. The sacrifice that he made on this day will never be forgotten. Please keep Kyle and the entire Wilson family in your thoughts and prayers today.

We had a car into a house Saturday morning in Woodbridge. The occupants of the house were out of town and reached out to us to handle their board up so the house could be secure and weather tight on their arrival home.

Last firefighter injured in fatal Sterling house explosion returns home After spending more than a month at the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Sterling Volunteer Firefighter Brian Diamond returned home Wednesday.

Today kicks off Virginia Flood Awareness Week! Where it can rain (everywhere), it can flood (everywhere). Keep an eye out for some of our preparedness tips and information and learn more about flood safety by visiting pwcva.gov/flooding 🌧️

A great cause for the pups!

Please join us at Foster's Grille in Warrenton on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 (11:00am – 9:00pm), as we support the Fauquier K-9 and Community Organization! FKCO is a great partner with our agency and has supported many first responder fundraisers, including the annual Iron Dog Competition and Bracey Commitment to Service Scholarship Golf Tournament. The purpose of FKCO is provide equipment and training for public safety purposes within the Fauquier County community. Some examples of how they have supported us in the past include the purchase, training, and veterinary care of active and retired law enforcement K-9s and assistance, education, and support to Fauquier County first responders and their families.

Members of our Fauquier County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit will be on site at Foster’s Grille at different times throughout the day, as well as board members from the Fauquier K-9 & Community Organization and other local law enforcement officers. Please come out and grab lunch or dinner to help support this local non-profit organization!

Fauquier County! Nice!

We are set up at 2024 Virginia Fire & Rescue Conference by VFCA. Stop by and see us. 1-800-BoardUp of Virginia Beach is here also.

Please consider the following message from LCFR.

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company are mourning the loss of Firefighter Trevor Brown who lost his life in an incident on Friday, February 16, 2024. The incident also injured ten firefighters on the scene with several remaining hospitalized.

As we mourn and heal, we thank everyone for the incredible outpouring of support from the Loudoun County community, the region and the Country. Many have inquired how they can assist our first responders in Loudoun County. If you would like to donate, please visit the website of our non-profit partners, the Loudoun First Responders Foundation (LFRF) at www.LoudounFRF.org. The Loudoun First Responders Foundation serves Loudoun County by providing immediate financial support to active first responder personnel in their time of need. To designate your donation specifically to the family of Firefighter Trevor Brown, please add “Brown Family” in memo line, if not specified, your donations will benefit injured firefighters.

For community members who wish to donate goods and services, please email [email protected] and our staff will reach out to you directly to coordinate. Additionally, many of you have expressed your heartfelt condolences to the family of firefighter Brown and the injured members of LC-CFRS. An email address, [email protected] has been set up to collect those messages and share them with our responders.

Sterling Volunteer Fire Company
Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad
Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System

The fallen firefighter from last night’s home explosion in Sterling has been identified as Firefighter Trevor Brown, 45, of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. He has been affiliated with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System since 2016. Please keep Firefighter Brown’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, and we ask that the family’s privacy be respected.

As a result of last night’s incident, emergency medical services personnel from Loudoun and Fairfax Counties identified 13 patients in addition to the fatally injured Firefighter Brown. This includes 11 first responders and two civilians with varying degree of injuries. Of the injured first responders, four remain hospitalized at local area hospitals. The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident and additional information will be released as available.

Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company

Our thoughts are with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue on the tragic loss of a firefighter and the injuries to 9 firefighters at the house explosion tonight.

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, join us on February 3rd for a lifesaving extravaganza! 🚒🩺 We're thrilled to offer FREE Hands-only CPR, AED, Stroke Awareness, and Stop the Bleed training to our amazing community. 💪 Let's unite, learn crucial skills, and be ready to make a difference in our community. Don't wait; sign up now at https://bit.ly/FebHandsOnly. Your participation could be a lifesaver! 🌟 City of Fairfax Government Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department

I would like to give a big shout out to the 1-800-BOARDUP Marketing team for updating all the BU logos on the Dashboard and the Marketing Cheat Sheet. Very nice and a job well done!

Does the emergency stop for involved parties after the last unit clears the scene. Chief Brunacini didn't think so and you shouldn't either.

Why You Should Consider A 4th Incident Priority As Chief Officers, we should consider a 4th incident priority. Life Safety, Incident Stabilization & Property conservation are all ingrained into every fire officer on a fire scene, and it is important to follow these priorities. But, what happens to our citizens after the fire is out? Who is there....

Thank you friends from 1-800-BoardUp of Northern Virginia for visiting our center last week & bringing lunches for everyone!

1-800-BoardUp of Northern Virginia visited Prince William County 911 Communications to celebrate First Responders Week with the responders who are first in the chain. These dedicated individuals are often overlooked or even under appreciated but they are just as important as the units in the field. Thank you for your hard work and dedication and I hope you enjoyed your lunch.