On March 25, 2008 Engine Company 23 and Ambulance 23 were dispatched to 44610 Waxpool Road for an auto accident with a report of vehicle on its side with three patients. Upon arrival RE-23 advised Loudoun that one patient was trapped and to add Rescue Engine 6 and Medic 6. Rescue Chief 6 arrived on scene and assumed command. ER-6 arrived on scene to find one mini-van on its side with one trapped. The crew stabilized, cut the A, B, C, and D posts, and flapped the roof allowing the patient to be removed. While the crew from the Rescue Engine was working, Medic 6 contacted Med Control and requested a fly out. Engine 23 cleared the scene and established the LZ at Red Rum drive. The patient was transported via Medic 6 to Aircare 6 at the LZ. Crews began to clean up and returned to service shortly after.

Units: On Scene: RE23, ER6, A23-1, M6-1, EMS 601, BC 601, Aircare 6 Command: ARC6 (Corpuz)

Mr. Eamich was born in Waterford, Virginia June 1, 1920 and died at the VA Hospital in Martinsburg, WV on March 3, 2008. He served in the U.S. Army 12 Airborne Squadron in World War 11 and was stationed in the South Pacific. Walt Eamich retired from Arlington County School Board as a plumber in 1985. He graduated from Waterford High School in 1937 and was the only male in his graduating class. (a males dream I'm sure.:-)) Walt Eamich joined the of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Feb. 1, 1959 he served as Chief in 1964 and again from 1970 through 1975. He remained very active from 1959 till the mid 90s. In 1971, Chief, Walton B Eamich, Sr. was instrumental in the start of a Junior Fire Department for young men 15 through 17 years of age. Of the 50 years that Walt Eamich has served with the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department he served as Chief for a total of 7 years and as Assistant Chief for a total of 12 years along with a number of other leadership positions. During his reign as Chief, he organized monthly training drills, thus vastly improving the training and safety within the department. He instituted several progressive training programs while overseeing the upgrading of the departments fire equipment. He strongly believed in teaching the members to REMEMBER THE BASICS. He was also instrumental in upgrading the gear. For "his example of high standards and devotion to duty", Walt was presented in 1991 with the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Meritorious Service Award. He was presented with the Loudoun County Fire Service Hall of Fame Award in 2003 for "his exceptional and distinguished service to the citizens of Loudoun County Virginia." He was a man who believed in doing things right the first time, he did not like to be idle he was always doing something. He would do anything in the world for you but was to proud to ask for help himself. He was the type that you give you the shirt off his back if you ask his and even if you didn't if he would still give it to you if he thought you needed it.

Written by Loretta Eamich

Thursday February 29 units from Sterling, Ashburn, Fairfax and Dulles responded for the townhouse fire on Oak Grove in company 11s area. Sterling units marked on scene with heavy fire showing in the rear with extension to all 3 floors. Units on scene tried to make an aggressive interior attack with no success. Due to the amount of fire command ordered a second alarm and sounded the evacuation tones. Thus an exterior attack was initiated to contain the fire. Units worked on scene for approximately 3 hours overhauling and mopping up. This was the second fire on Oak Grove in 8 days.

Engine 23 - 1st Alarm
Wagon 6 - 2nd Alarm
Rescue Engine 6 - Fill Company 11

All photos courtesy of Sterling Fire

Units: Sterling, Ashburn, Fairfax, Dulles

It is with great sadness that the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department announces the passing of Firefighter Ricky Muth. The untimely death of Ricky is a tragic loss to all of us and we are all deeply saddened with the news we received this morning. Our hearts and our hands go out to the Muth family in their time of need.

On a personal note, this is the hardest entry I have ever had to make. Ricky was a friend of mine. He was the guy that showed me the ropes, took me under his wing and taught me many valuable lessons when I was just a probie. I will never forget all the good times we had running calls together and all the good times we had around the station. You will be missed.

December 30, 2007 units from Ashburn, Arcola, Sterling and Loudoun Rescue responded to an auto accident with entrapment on Belmont Ridge Road. Units arrived on scene to find 2 vehicles involved in a head on collision. Both drivers were pinned and extricated by Rescue Engine 6, Rescue Engine 9 and Squad 13. One driver, due to extensive car damage, took some time to extricate. Medic 6, Trauma 23, Medic 9 and two Medic units from Leesburg were on scene. Engine 11 handled the landing zone for Medstar and Aircare. Both drivers were flown to local trauma centers. BC602 and Chief 6 had command.

At approximately 1330 hours on the Tuesday the 30th tones were dropped at box 6-4 for the apartment fire. Company 6 Lt. Kidwell on scene reported to dispatch of the working fire on a second floor balcony with possible extension to the upper floors. After assisting several residents from their homes and persuading the homeowner of the affected apartment to leave his residence the box assignment began to arrive. Units from Companies 6, 23, 1, 11, 18, and 13 arrived and made quick work of the fire with minimal extension to neighboring units. Units cleared within 2 hrs

Note to readers: The buildings at which this fire was reported had NO built in fire suppression or alerting systems. Also no working smoke detectors in the apartment of origin. PLEASE remember to check your smoke detectors and change the batteries at least every six months.

Units: 6, 23, 1, 11, 18, and 13

Friday October 26 units were alerted for the auto accident with possible entrapment on Belmont Ridge Road. Upon arrival units found a trash truck on its side with both occupants free and requiring medical attention. The crews split tending to the patients and containing hydraulic fluid leaking from the truck. Command requested Hazmat Unit 19 to assist with the clean up.

Units: RE6, ER6, M6, BC601, EM601, SO601, HM19

September 2 units from Ashburn responded to an auto accident with rollover on Belmont Ridge Road. An SUV lost control while attempting to avoiding an animal. There were no injuries.

Units: Engine 6, Rescue Engine 6, Medic 6, CH6

On Sunday evening at approximately 1900hrs Units from Ashburn and surrounding companies where dispatched for a townhouse fire on Laburnum Square. First arriving units found smoke showing from side A of a two-story townhouse. Crews made entry to find a small fire in the basement with extension into the walls and ceiling. Units remained on scene for approximately 2 hours for mop-up.

Units: Ashburn, Sterling, Arcola and Leesburg

At 0320 hrs the morning of august 26th, companies 6,23,11,9 and 15 were alerted to Keane ct. in 6's due for the auto into the structure. Tower 6 and Engine 23 arrived together to find a vehicle at the end of a cul-de-sac into a house. The driver had apparently confused the residential street with a major highway. After destroying a cable box and several shrubbery he came to rest into the chimney on side baker of the house. With only minor damage to the structure units went ready at 0345 after the patient was turned over to Sheriff's office.

Units: Companies 6,23,11,9 and 15