Come to a Volunteer Information Session!
Follow the link below, or click in the section above, to find out how to fill out an Information Request Form
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.
Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide.
CO enters the body through breathing. CO poisoning can be confused with flu symptoms, food poisoning, and other illnesses. Some symptoms include shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, light headedness or headaches. High levels of CO can be fatal, causing death within minutes.
Safety tips:
CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home and in other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. For the best protection, interconnect all CO alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for placement and mounting height.
Choose a CO alarm that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory.
Test CO alarms at least once a month; replace them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If the audible trouble signal sounds, check for low batteries. If the battery is low, replace it. If it still sounds, call the fire department.
If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for. Call for help from a fresh air location and stay there until emergency personnel arrive.
If you need to keep warm in a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it. Do not run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not covered with snow.
During and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace are
clear of snow build-up.
A generator should be used in a well-ventilated location outdoors away from windows, doors and vent openings.
Gas or charcoal grills can produce CO — only use outside.
January 15th, 10:22 pm
The Sterling Volunteer Fire Company is very happy to recognize two of the silver level sponsors for our Fire-N-Dice Casino Night event on Saturday March 23rd; Jenkins Restorations and Koons Sterling Ford
Jenkins Restorations specializes in the repair, reconstruction, and restoration of commercial and residential properties damaged by water, fire, storms, vandalism or burglary. No matter what disaster you have found yourself in, their team is here to provide 24/7 emergency services to get you quickly and professionally restored. Jenkins Restorations mission has always been simple: to restore property and people’s lives with a servant’s heart. They believe that a business can be successful without sacrificing the core values of honesty, integrity, understanding and trust. They strive to be an active part of the communities they serve. And they have the vision to see past the damage, and the faith and experience to walk with you through it.
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Once you experience working with Koons Sterling Ford, you will understand and appreciate the Koons difference. Customers from greater Fairfax, Chantilly, Manassas, Ashburn, Sterling, and Herndon Virginia and Washington DC choose Koons for used cars and a large selection of new Ford cars, trucks and SUV's. They also provide award winning service and parts for all your car repair needs.
Koons Sterling Ford has been awarded the Triple Crown Award two years in a row, 2016 & 2017! It is the highest honor a dealership can receive from the Ford Motor Co. In order to be recognized, a dealership must receive all of Ford's top awards, including: The president's Award for customer service; The Ford One Hundred Club, an honor based on vehicle sales; and The Ford Premier Club for top Parts and Service performance.
January 12th, 9:14 pm
When you're digging out from the snow don't forget to clear out your neighborhood fire hydrant. Please clear 3' all around, and a path to the street. Should you or your neighbors have an emergency we want to help as soon as possible. The time we take finding and digging out the hydrant keeps us from doing other things.
I'd be happy to, if we'd gotten any snow LOL
Not too much snow but did it anyway 😊
Super Patriotic Job 🇺🇸❤️
Great advice!
Lupy Gamez-Garcia
January 12th, 9:11 pm
Engine 618 on a Fire Alarm during the Jan 22-24 2016 snowstorm. Photo By: Charles Frey
January 10th, 7:48 pm
The SVFC would like to express our condolences to the Owens family and our SVRS family.
Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad
The Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System regretfully announce the untimely death of SVRS Paramedic Gregg Owens. Gregg served the citizens of S...January 10th, 9:53 am
Be prepared for the snow predicted this weekend. If you can stay off the road please do. Also, don't forget to keep your neighborhood fire hydrant clear!While @VaDOT crews work to prepare the Commonwealth's roadways for more snow, sleet and freezing rain this weekend, you should prepare your home and vehicle. Read the Winter Weather Preparedness Guide to learn how: vaemergency.gov/winter-weather.
January 8th, 12:34 pm
Today we'd like to recognize Connectivity Solutions Inc, our GOLD level sponsor for our Fire-N-Dice Casino Night being held on Saturday March 23rd.
Connectivity Solutions, Inc or CSI specializes in the design, engineering and deployment of wired and wireless solutions in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. They were founded on the principles of integrity, honesty and the attention to detail. They display and embrace these core values to their customers daily. Visit them on their website at www.csiva.com
Are you looking for something different to do on a date night?
Come join us for a fun evening of Las Vegas style gaming while supporting your favorite volunteer fire company.
You can purchase your tickets to our Fire-N-Dice Casino Night event on Saturday March 23rd at the following link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/fire-n-dice-casino-night-2019-presented-by-ted-britt-chevrolet-tickets-51583...…
January 6th, 10:13 pm
We are proud to partner with our title sponsor Ted Britt Chevy for our first annual Fire-N-Dice Casino Night fundraiser, benefiting the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. Ted Britt Chevy believes that their strength, continued success, and future growth depend on building trusted relationships with their customers, employees and industry partners. If you're in the market for a new or used Chevrolet, you owe it to yourself to visit Ted Britt Chevy.
And don't forget to support your favorite volunteer fire company by purchasing your tickets to our Fire-N-Dice Casino Night event on Saturday March 23rd! You can purchase tickets at the following link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/fire-n-dice-casino-night-2019-presented-by-ted-britt-chevrolet-tickets-51583...
January 5th, 6:42 pm
Once again, we had a busy year! Structure fires, auto accidents, but also training, community events and so much more!Once again, we had a busy year! Structure fires, auto accidents, but also training, community events and so much more!
January 1st, 9:32 am
Looking back, and looking forward!
The SVFC hopes the new year finds you happy and safe!
2018 saw the SVFC volunteers and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue career staff answer 6103 emergency calls (2904 EMS and 3199 Suppression). 138 operational volunteers served just under 73,000 "on-duty" hours (not including training, meetings, etc.) this year. That's more than 3000 days or 8 years. Following a corporate 40 hour workweek it would take 1 individual over 35 years to reach that total! We had 22 members with over 1000 hours (one with more than 2000), and our "top 10" put in just under 15,000 combined. Our associate members also put in a lot of time doing public events, fundraising activities, and all the countless things that need to happen behind the scenes to keep us answering calls for help.
In the year ahead the SVFC looks forward to replacing Tower 611 and the start of construction of our new Sterling Park station. We'll post details about both of these exciting developments as soon as we're able.
December 31st, 9:55 pm
#HappyNewYear2019 from the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System! As we usher in a new year, resolve to be #FireSafe! Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756 Loudoun County Volunteer Fire-Rescue
