Congratulation to Tech Michaud, and thanks for representing the SVFC during #NationalVolunteerWeek.Today’s #NationalVolunteerWeek spotlight is TL Technician Jesse Michaud of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company (SVFC)! ⭐️
TL Technician Michaud has been a member of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) since 2013 and was most recently awarded the System Chief’s Commendation during the 2024 System Awards and Recognition Ceremony. The System Chief’s Commendation recognizes a system member who has distinguished themselves by exceptional service and performance during a single act of merit. This award recognizes a system member who displayed critical decision-making abilities or engaged in similarly noteworthy actions that contributed to the successful outcome of an incident or project.
TL Technician Michaud received this award, alongside Battalion Chief Brent Harne, for his support of Firefighter Brown’s family following the catastrophic home explosion on Silver Ridge Drive in February 2024. While providing support and showing dedication, professionalism, and compassion for the family, TL Technician Michaud was also working tirelessly on additional projects for the System, as well as balancing the responsibilities of his full-time job and family.
We thank TL Technician Michaud for his dedication and commitment to our System and the #Loudoun community!
#NVW2025
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
Congrats Jesse and well deserved!! Thank you for keeping us safe and helping out the Brown family!
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Well deserved Jesse L. Michaud!
Brush 611 in service
After many months of planning, building, and outfitting, the new Brush 611 is in service, running out of Fire Station 11 in Sterling Park. The smaller size and off-road capabilities make it much better for fighting fires away from the road than our Engines. Designed around the skid mount 250 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank from our previous unit, Brush 611 is built on a 2023 Ford F-450 chassis. It features plenty of storage, scene lighting, Whelen emergency lighting, and ground sweeps to spray water in front of the truck.
See the full gallery of photos here: sterlingfire.smugmug.com/2025/Events/19-APR-BRUSH-611-New-Brush-Truck/WM
Beautiful Brush 611. Congratulations 👍🚒
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We're always thankful for the men and women on the other end of the radio, and happy to celebrate them this week.
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Grill Fire for Monday Volunteers
Just after dinner on their Saturday rotation, the volunteers of Engine 618 and Truck 611 were alerted, along with units from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, and Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD for a structure fire. Further reports indicated that it might be a grill on fire on a deck. Engine 624 arrived first, closely followed by Engine 618, Truck 611, and Squad 635. The fire was quickly extinguished, and units moved the grill and propane tank away from the structure and continued to spray it down to fully cool it off and prevent further issues. Units packed up and returned to service.
Please take this opportunity to remind yourself of these grill safety tips:
•Only use propane and charcoal BBQ grills outdoors.
•Keep grills at least 15 feet away from any structure and flammable materials (like decks).
•Regularly clean grease or fat buildup from the grill and grease trap.
•Never leave your grill unattended.
•Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the grill area.
Engine 618 and Truck 611 returned to Station 18 and practiced drafting (pulling water from a static source instead of a fire hydrant) with the new Brush 611.
If you want to learn how to help your neighbors in their time of need, please visit join.sterlingfire.org to fill out the form to get in touch with our recruiters.
Exciting stuff!
Chrissy Monahan Cahill
Geoffrey Nicholas