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The Sterling Volunteer Fire Company is always looking for new members to help staff our fire trucks and/or perform administrative functions around the station. No experience necessary and all training is FREE.
The SVFC relies on the the community for financial support. Our biggest fund raiser is our annual mailing in the fall, but we always welcome your financial support at any time. We also hold other fund raising events throughout the year. Find out about those in the Community Events section at the bottom of the page.
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October 28th, 9:05 am
Last night at Joe's Pizzaria the crews from Tower & Engine 611 had just sat down for dinner when a call for the engine crew was dispatched. (Big thank you to the staff at Joe’s who took the engine crew’s orders as they rushed out the door.) Much to our surprise, after the engine crew got back from the call, got their hot food, and finished, we found out a local couple had paid for both crews dinner! BIG shoutout to them on National First Responders Day! Thank you!
Thank you to the communities we serve for your support!
God bless the heros ...thank you for your service
thank you for everything you do! it's appreciated.
Awe so nice!!
October 28th, 8:42 am
The SVFC salutes all of our first responders, the first responders of Loudoun County, and first responders everywhere. Thank you for your service to our communities!Happy National First Responders Day! 2020 has been an especially challenging year so we wanted to thank you for all that you do to keep us safe!
Please remember to show your appreciation to those who risk their own lives in the protection of us all.
#firefighters #emt #hero #firedepartment #nationalfirstresponderday
October 28th, 6:11 am
"Fall Back" on Sunday Morning
With the end of Daylight Saving Time just around the corner (clocks "fall back" at 2am on Sunday, November 1st), will you remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and CO detectors when you change your clocks?
On average, families have less than three minutes from the time the first smoke alarm sounds to escape a fire. Working smoke alarms provide the early warning and critical extra seconds needed to escape and cut the risk of dying in home fire structures in half.
Change and test the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and remind your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same. This simple act takes just a moment, but it is the best defense your family has against the devastating effects of a home fire.
Remember to check the expiration date on your smoke detectors. The life expectancy of smoke detectors is 8 to 10 years. If they are more than 8 years old, it's time to replace them.
In addition, smoke alarms should be tested once a month and if an alarm “chirps”, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.
Loudoun County's “Put a Finger on It” smoke alarm campaign offers free home safety inspections and smoke alarms to all Loudoun County residents. If your smoke alarms are broken or outdated they will replace them with battery powered alarms at no cost and install additional alarms as necessary. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the hotline at 703-737-8093 or visit www.loudoun.gov/smokealarms.
Smoke Alarms | Loudoun County, VA - Official Website
www.loudoun.gov
Learn about the Loudoun County Smoke Alarm Program.October 27th, 3:07 pm
There has never been a better time to joinsterlingfire.org
Jealous. I wish I could move back
October 26th, 10:32 am
Weekend auto accidents
Over the weekend the SVFC ran a series of auto accidents. Photos are from two incidents. On Friday night E611 responded to a single vehicle off the roadway. On Saturday night E611 responded to a motorcycle vs car.
Thank you for all you do to keep us safe.
October 23rd, 8:13 am
Every year the SVFC does a fund drive mailer. It this unprecedented time we still have financial needs, but we understand that many of those we serve do as well. Sterling residents should receive a postcard from us in the next few days thanking you for their continued support throughout our 50+ years. If you're still able to support us this year rest assured that we'll do our best to make sure your donation helps your friends and neighbors.
To donate directly visit sterlingfire.org/donate
To volunteer your time visit joinsterlingfire.org
You can find a soft copy of the postcard at sterlingfire.org/letter
October 22nd, 5:22 pm
Auto Accident for Wednesday Crew
Just before the end of a quiet shift at Station 11 (Sterling Park), the volunteers of Engine 611 woke up not to their alarms but to dispatch alerting them to respond to an auto accident. Arriving to find a rear end collision the crew secured the scene and assessed the occupants. While the crew from Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad's Medic 615 treated the patients the engine crew secured both vehicles and made the scene safe for others to operate, including law enforcement and the tow truck operators.
Is the word(s) “tailgating” or “inattentive driving” prominent in your report?
October 19th, 10:34 am
Early Sunday morning Engine and Truck 611, Engine 624, Battalion 601, and Medic 625B (from Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad) were alerted to assist Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department with a reported house fire in Herndon. Units operated as part of the first alarm assignment. Canteen 611 responded to the scene to provide refreshment for units as they rotated through rehab.
October 16th, 9:15 am
The SVFC joins the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad and many throughout the region in expressing our condolences to the friends and family of Leo Kelly.
A video tribute is available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjs05DycBs8