Town of Vienna, Virginia sure knows how to throw a parade! The Sterling Volunteer Fire Company was proud to be a part of their annual Halloween Parade last night. Join us for a birdseye view from atop our brand new addition, Brush 611! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are staged and standing by at the Vienna Halloween Parade! The fun starts soon! ... See MoreSee Less
On Monday evening the volunteers on Engine 618 were dispatched for an investigation of an outside fire. The crew arrived to find a 75' x 75' mulch pile that was burning and filling the neighborhood with smoke. The Fire Marshal directed the crew to extinguish the fire, but the scene exceeded the capabilities of the single engine, so the call was escalated to include Battalion 601 (Kincora Station 24), a tanker from Kirkpatrick Farms (Station 27), Brush units and tankers from both Arcola (Station 9) and Hamilton (Station 5), and the rehab unit from Moorefield (Station 23). After an estimated 15,000 gallons of water was used, the scene was ruled safe and crews were released to clean up and return to their stations. Please take care to follow the county Open Burning Regulations found here: www.loudoun.gov/820/Open-Burning and find our full photo gallery here: sterlingfire.smugmug.com/2024/Incidents/2024-10-21OutsideFireMONLCFR-2024-00045443/2024-10-21-Bru... ... See MoreSee Less
Youngscliff isn’t that close either!
Was it that or spontaneous mulch fire?
Thank you for your service.
Thank you!
After a thorough investigation by the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO), charges have been filed in the February home explosion at 347 Silver Ridge Dr. in Sterling which resulted in the death of Sterling Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown, significant injuries to eleven first responders and $2.5 Million in damages.
The origin and cause investigation determined the explosion on Friday, February 16, 2024, was the result of a leak involving a 500-gallon underground propane tank; uncontained propane migrated into and around the structure and was ignited by an unknown ignition source. On Monday, October 21, 2024, findings from the LCFR-FMO investigation were presented to the Loudoun County Circuit Court Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment of Roger Bentley, a former employee of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. – Leesburg – Fairfax Petroleum Service’s (Southern States), on charges of:
🔘 Involuntary Manslaughter (§ 18.2-36.)
🔘 Unlawful release of hazardous materials, namely, liquified petroleum gas (Propane), Sections 27-100 and 27-97 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, incorporating section 5003.3 of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, as amended.
🔘 Unlawful failure to maintain required records of an unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials, namely, liquified petroleum gas (Propane), VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code 5003.3.1.1
🔘 Unlawful failure to control or mitigate the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials, namely, liquified petroleum gas (Propane) VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code 5003.3.1.2
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System encourages Loudoun residents to be safe when utilizing propane on your property. Follow these basic safety tips and remember if you smell gas, evacuate, and call 911!
✅ Have your propane system and appliances installed, inspected, serviced, and repaired by your propane retailer or a qualified professional.
✅ Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and understand the warnings concerning the system and appliances.
✅ Avoid running out of propane as that may create a serious safety hazard. An inspection is likely required to be completed by your retailer or a qualified professional before turning the gas back on.
✅ Check VA Miss Utility 811 to locate underground gas lines and tanks to avoid damaging them when digging or working on the premises. Protect all valves and gauges from the elements or insects by keeping them well covered.
How to Identify a Propane Leak:
✅ Listen for hissing or blowing sounds and look for blowing dirt or dying vegetation.
✅ If you smell a rotten-egg-like odor, you may have a propane leak.
If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak:
✅ Stop what you’re doing and leave the area immediately. If you're inside, get out immediately. If you're outside, leave the area quickly.
✅ Call 911 and your propane retailer. From a safe location, away from the building, call 911 and wait for crews to arrive. Do not return to the building or area until a qualified professional determines it is safe to do so.
For additional fire prevention and life safety information, please visit www.loudoun.gov/firemarshal or call the LCFR-FMO at 703-737-8600.
Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
Sterling Volunteer Fire
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We are out at Frying Pan Farm Park for their Touch a Truck event. Beautiful weather! Hope to see you! ... See MoreSee Less
Beautiful Apparatuses 👍🚒