At 0555hrs on May 13th, units were alerted for a townhouse fire on Vanderbilt Terr in Leesburg. Units went on scene with smoke showing and found a fire on the 2nd floor. E601 made a quick knock on the fire as E22 advanced the back up line, (stood fast on first floor due to fire at the top of the stairwell). The fire was contained to a room on the 2nd floor with minor extension near the stairwell. Truck 6 took care of utilities. Units were out about an hour.

Units: E22, T6

We would like to thank New Kent County Fire/Resuce, VA and Chief Opett for the purchase of Ashburn's Brush 6 that went up for sale this past month. They are receiving a great piece of apparatus! Many thanks goes to Cpt. Bobby Wealand for the tireless effort in finding our truck a great home.

This year's Valor Foundation Golf Tournament brought many Fire and Rescue members from throughout Loudoun County together for a great day of golf. The Foundation was created to support the First Responders of Loudoun County and it was great to give back to the organization that gives so much to us! Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue donated 2 foursomes to the cause.

This year's Apple Blossom festival brought an opportunity to show one of Ashburn's old fire apparatus during the parade. Ray Muth Jr. purchased the 1974 Dodge Power Wagon/Steinbaugh and has been rehabbing it over the last year. He has done a great job and our department wants to thank him for the pride and tradition he continues to show for Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue! Throughout the weekend, 4 members from AVFRD volunteered their time and covered the suppression responsibilities for the town of Winchester.

Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company for the passing of one of their own!

Volunteer Firefighter Gene Kirchner died Thursday afternoon at Maryland Shock Trauma, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. The member of the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire company was critically injured April 24 while doing a search during a house fire at 19 Hanover Rd in Reisterstown. "It is with deep sorrow and regret that the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company announces the line of duty passing of Firefighter Gene Kirchner," according to a statement from the fire company. "Gene succumbed to his injures after an 8-day fight." Gene was a 9-year member of the fire company, and was a junior firefighter for 2 years, it states. "A full fire department funeral will be scheduled."

At approximately 0200 hours on Thursday, May 2nd, units from Sterling, Ashburn, and surrounding jurisdictions were alerted to a fire in the Red Robin near Dulles Towne Center. Units arrived on scene with smoke showing from the roof. Crews found a fire in the kitchen that had extended into the stud area and chases. Crews made quick work of the incident and was scaled back to units from Sterling and Ashburn. Units were held out about 1 hour for overhaul.

Units: E6, TL6, E22

On April 27th at approximately 9am, Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department lost one of their brothers in a tragic auto accident. Brian "Big J" Johnson was a life member of the BV9FD, as well as a Policeman/Dectective for the town of Bladensburg. "Big J" was not only big in stature, but had one of the biggest hearts a man could have. He will be truley missed by all. Brian Johnson leaves behind a wife and three children. Funeral Services will be held in Pasadena Md.

For those who are wondering, this update is on AVFRD because a few of our members have or currently volunteer in Bladensburg, MD and have had the finest pleasure of knowing and running with "J". Rest easy Brother!

April 22nd - April 27th, several of Ashburn's members attended our profession's biggest conference, Fire Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC 2013). FDIC is a mix of Hand's on Training (HOT classes) and Workshops that touch base on just about every aspect of the Fire Service. The member's that attended will be bringing back what they've learned and sharing with the rest of the department if they haven't started already. Ashburn Fire Rescue would like to thank all those members that took a week out of their lives to attend and help create a stronger culture of competence and training for our Department. Much fun was had by all.

The Department would also like to thank John Ayres, Juan Rodriguez, and Kyle Cox for participating and finishing the 9/11 Stair Climb. This event was created to never forget the horrible terriost acts of 9/11 and the 343 members that were lost as a result. Thanks guys for keeping the brotherhood strong!!!

On April 20th, Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue was asked to provide standby coverage for a series of Mixed Martial Arts fights at the Silver Eagle Group in Ashburn. Ambulance 606 was staffed to provide this public service. Through knockouts, hand to hand combat and Ju Jitsu, two patients were treated for lacerations to the head. A great time was had by the crew of Ambulance 6, the spectators and the fighters!

Congradulations to Matt and Lindsay Blair on the birth of their healthy Baby Boy. Dominic Matthew Blair was born on Sunday, April 7th 2013. Both mom and baby are doing well and will be returning home in a couple of days.

Shortly before midnight on Tuesday April 2nd, Engine Co. 22 and Captain 6 (Lawson) were alerted to Leesburg for the Truck fire. While enroute, Loudoun ECC upgraded to a structure fire (due to the proximity to the hotel) bringing Engine and Truck 6. Reserve Engine 22 arrived to find a commercial truck cab well involved with no extension into the hotel and extinguished the same. Command (Kreuger-601) quickly scaled the incident back holding Reserve Engine 22 and Leesburg units. Reserve Engine 22 cleared the scene around 0130 after overhauling and assisting the Fire Marshall.

March 30th, 2013, AVFRD welcomed another member to our Firehouse family. Jimmy and Jessica Chernega shared vows in beautiful Western Loudoun County with their close family and friends. We wish you two the best and thank you for letting us be a part of your special day.