{"id":52564,"date":"2024-03-05T17:11:22","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T22:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/?p=52564"},"modified":"2024-03-05T22:33:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T03:33:04","slug":"thank-you-community-for-your-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/2024\/03\/05\/thank-you-community-for-your-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank You Community for your Support!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Thank you to everyone who came out to support this year\u2019s \u201cChilly Days Chili Fundraiser\u201d hosted by Old Ox Brewery in support of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department!<\/p>\n
This year was AVFRD\u2019s first annual Fire Truck Pull event in support of the fallen firefighter Trevor Brown and the other firefighters injured in the February 16th<\/sup> house explosion in Sterling.\u00a0 We had 25 teams (with a maximum of 10 people) from Loudoun and surrounding counties signed up to compete for the fastest time to pull a fire truck (our beloved Hahn) 40 feet. \u00a0Pull times ranged from 18.70 seconds to 1:19:67, with some teams needing a little push from behind.\u00a0 The victorious team was honored with the prestigious Fire Hydrant award and $100 Old Ox gift certificate.\u00a0 The second-place team was awarded a $50 Old Ox Brewery Gift Card, and the third-place team received a $25 gift card, to be divided among all team members. Congratulations to our top three teams:<\/p>\n Many of the teams secured additional donations for the event and we would like to thank all of them, especially BTI360!<\/p>\n This event wasn\u2019t just about pulling your back trying to pull a 30,000 truck, it was also the Toth Financial Annual Chili Cook-Off between local Ashburn Restaurants to see who makes the best chili.\u00a0 This year we had 9 restaurants participate including:\u00a0 DC Prime, Fountain Grill, Fleur De Cuisine, Ford\u2019s Fish Shack, Neighbor\u2019s, Rai\u2019s Pizza, Rai\u2019s Rendezvous, Texas Roadhouse, and Wicked Door Pub.\u00a0 We would like to thank them for donating their time and chili for this annual event. Event participants had the opportunity to sample chili from all local restaurants, as well as both the AVFRD Firehouse Chili and Old Ox Brewery Chisholm Chili.\u00a0 However, to maintain fairness and impartiality in the judging process, they were not in the competition.<\/p>\n Below is some additional information about the various chilis that were available for tasting.<\/p>\n Wicket Door Pub:\u00a0White Bean Chicken Chili with pulled smoked chicken, cannellini beans, sweet corn, Jalapeno and spices, finished with cilantro and lime.\u00a0 Our esteemed panel of judges (Kevin Arbogast \u2013 Toth Financial, Gary Clemens \u2013 Clerk of the Loudoun County Circuit Court, Beth Erickson \u2013 Visit Loudoun, Chief Bill Graham \u2013 AVFRD, and Tony Howard \u2013 Loudon Chamber of Commerce) were responsible for tasting and judging all of entries, even the hot ones!\u00a0 Congratulations to this year\u2019s Judges\u2019 Choice Award winners:<\/p>\n Those who came out to support this event also were able to taste all the chilis and vote for their favorite.\u00a0\u00a0 Congratulations to the People\u2019s Choice Award winners:<\/p>\n We would also like to offer a big shout out to our Sponsors this year.\u00a0 This event could not happen without your support!<\/p>\n Toth Financial, AR Event Rentals, Carol A. Kearney, John Nugent & Sons, Lucrum Partners, Rescue One, River Bend Insurance, SpeedPro, XCAL, AVFRD\u2019s Hump Day Crew, and Brenda MacEoin.<\/p>\n Lastly, we extend our sincerest appreciation to Old Ox Brewery! Your unwavering support is the backbone of this event, making it possible year after year. Until we gather again next year… Thank you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> CHILI WINNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Judges\u2019 Choice Award –\u00a01st<\/sup> Place \u2013 DC Prime<\/p>\n<\/div> People\u2019s Choice Award – 1st<\/sup> Place \u2013 Rai\u2019s Rendezvous<\/p>\n<\/div> FIRE TRUCK PULL WINNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 1st Place – Loudoun Chamber Champions \u2013 18.70 seconds<\/p>\n<\/div> 2nd<\/sup> Place \u2013 BTI360 \u2013 20.15 seconds<\/p>\n<\/div> 3rd<\/sup> Place \u2013 Friday TT606 \u2013 21.47 seconds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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