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Sterling Volunteer Fire Department and Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad
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Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

Thursday, September 2
3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Station 6 Founder's Hall - 20688 Ashburn Road
Photo ID Required

Help AVFRD bring home the trophy in the 2nd Annual Blood Collection Challenge. All it takes is an hour of time, from registration to refreshment. The actual blood donation takes 5-10 minutes.

Make your lifesaving appointment today.
Visit inova.org/donateblood
Click on Schedule Appointment and use sponsor code 7548
Or call 1-866-256-6372
Walk-ins are welcome too.

The Blood Collection Challenge is sponsored by Inova Blood Donor Services, which supplies lifesaving blood and blood products to 15 different hospitals in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metro area.

On August 14th, units from 6 and 22 were alerted to Rt. 7 and Claiborne for an entrapment. Upon arrival, Engine 22 found a car collided with a tree just east of the Belmont Ridge Rd/Rt. 7 intersection. Crew members found four patients, two of which had to be flown out. Engines 6 and 22 along with Truck 6 and various medics and ambulances from Ashburn and Leesburg took care of patient packaging while Engine 1 handled the LZ. Captain 6 had command of the incident.

On Saturday, August 14, volunteers from AVFRD participated in the 2010 Safety Awareness Event in Lansdowne. Residents of Lansdowne on the Potomac had the chance to tour both the fire engine and ambulance, talk with AVFRD volunteers, and practice calling 911. Other safety-related activities were also available for both kids and adults. The event was organized by the HOA's Safety and Security Committee.

At 2341 hours on Sunday, August 8, units from Companies 5, 1, 2, 22, and 4 were alerted to a house fire on Winning Colors Place in Leesburg. Engine 601 arrived to find a two-story, single-family house with light smoke on the Delta side. After locating a small fire in the garage, Command requested all incoming units to stage until further instructions. Reserve Engine 622 arrived 2nd and positioned for rural water supply capabilities. After a short time, Command held the assignment to Engine, Tanker and Truck 1, Reserve Engine 22 and the EMS unit from Hamilton. The remaining units checked for extension and returned to service a short time later. Deputy Chief 601 (Cook) had the command.

On Saturday, August 7, AVFRD's Recruitment and Retention Committee hosted an appreciation picnic for our volunteers and their families. Kids of all ages enjoyed the fun and games, good food, and great company. We thank volunteers from Leesburg who covered the shift so our volunteers could spend the day duty free. We also thank all the local business that donated door prizes and other materials for the event.

Amvrosia Restaurant
Ashburn Rental
Ashburn Wine Shop
Bicycle Outfitters
Bonefish Grill
Fantastic Sams
IHOP Restaurant
Image Sun Tanning Salon
Pines of Florence
The All American Steakhouse

August 5th Engine, Tower and Truck 6 went to the 23 box at Orchard Grass Ter for the outside fire upgraded to a structure fire. Engine 6 along with the Truck 6 interior crew went inside to check for extension while the exterior crew took side C, threw ladders, stuck the roof and assisted with lights and utilities. Crews worked for a little under an hour before returning to service.

At approximately 2000hrs on Wednesday August 4th units from Company's 23,6,22,9,19 were alerted to 42689 Cochrans Lock Dr for a reported house fire. Engine 623 arrived on-scene reporting light smoke showing from the roof. With crews stretching lines to side alpha, RE606 layed out and stretched the 400' preconnect to side Charlie. RE606 forced entry to the basement and located a large amount of fire that had dropped down from the kitchen area. Tower 606 arrived and proceeded to search the first and second floors under high heat conditions with negative results. Engine 622 arrived 3rd due and stretched a line to side Charlie as well as opened up the first floor. Crews from companies 6 and 22 operated on the fireground for 4hrs opening up and knocking down hotspots. On a side note members from LCFR Tower 619, and medic 623 fell through a floor when a partial collapse occurred. All members were able to extricate themselves. The Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department wish all members a speedy recovery.

For the past five-and-a-half months, 22 AVFRD volunteers have spent countless hours studying and training in fire and EMS school. On July 29, they were recognized at the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue graduation ceremony. Fourteen AVFRD recruits joined the ranks of firefighter, while one firefighter was recognized for increasing his certification level. Seven members of AVFRD successfully completed the EMT-Basic certification program. Congratulations graduates! And thank you, family and friends, for your support.

AVFRD also congratulates Steve Staley for successfully completing his Paramedic certification. Staley is with Loudoun County Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management, and is currently stationed at AVFRD.

Each night, a total of three AVFRD ambulances and three AVFRD fire engines are staffed and ready to roll in case of emergency. It takes 312 gallons of fuel to fill the tanks on those six apparatus. If you help us fill our tanks, Southern States will too. You can buy a gallon (or more) at our Pancake Breakfast, held the first Sunday of each month. Southern States will match all donations, up to 312 gallons per month. We thank you, and Southern States, for the support.

At around 0130 hrs on July 15, Truck 606 and Wagon 606, along with units from Leesburg, were alerted to a confirmed entrapment on the Dulles Greenway near the Battlefield Pkwy exit. PD units already on scene advised they had two separate cars, both with entrapments, after a police chase ended with a head on collision. T606 arrived on scene right after Leesburg units and went to work extricating the chase suspect while Leesburg handled the second car. T606 had the patient extricated and with EMS units within 10 minutes. W606 set up the LZ just down the road for two helicopters. All units cleared the scene shortly thereafter.

Several guests stopped by the AVFRD Department Meeting on Monday, July 12. Cub Scouts and Webelos from Pack 1666 presented a plaque to President Carl Cowan to show their appreciation for AVFRD's 10-year sponsorship of the Pack. AVFRD is the charter organization for Pack 1666.

Wallace Mitchell from Broadlands Community Church presented a check to AVFRD for $800. This money was raised during the Summer Blast fundraiser in June. A separate raffle at the event also raised $390. Wallace announced that they plan to hold the Summer Blast again next year.

Earlier in the day, a representative from Ashburn Village dropped off a check for $4,000. This money was raised during the Village 10K held in April.

AVFRD thanks all our neighbors and partners for their continued support.

On Saturday July 3rd the resident volunteers took the trip down to Fairfax City to represent Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue at the annual Old-fashioned Firemen's Day competition. The live-ins made us proud by taking first place in the lay a line competition with an impressive time of 36.4 seconds and second place in the battle of the barrel.

Thank you guys for taking the time to represent our fire station, this just goes to show how much pride all of you have in the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department.

AVFRD volunteers were on hand at several events during the July 4th weekend, helping the community celebrate and stay safe. Fire and EMS crews were on stand-by at the fireworks displays in Lansdowne on July 3 and Ashburn Village on July 4. Earlier on the 4th, Reserve Engine 606 led a parade through Loudoun Valley Estates. The crew stayed to participate in the neighborhood celebration, allowing kids to shoot the fire hose. Other activities included a pie-eating contest, pony rides, and a dunk tank. One youngster got an assist at the dunk tank from Assistant Fire Chief Miguel Quijano. Firefighter Brian Phelan proved to be a good sport, getting dunked three times.