In the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 1st, Company 1 was dispatched with the first due truck and second due engine and tanker to a barn fire in Company 10's first due. Chief 601 (Whetsell), running the first night in the new Command 620, was dispatched on the box as well. Units arrived on the scene to find a large barn fully involved in fire. A defensive attack was begun to control the fire.
Battalion Chief 601 (Short) had command of the incident. Engine 601's officer (Capt. Martin) had water supply. After an initial knock down of the remaining fire, the incident was scaled back and Company 1 units returned in service.
Photos courtesy of Photo 601, Steve Kusterer (who experienced a flat tire on the way to the scene but still made it to get some pictures!)
Mark your calendars...our annual Open House is scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. More details will be posted soon, but please consider joining us for this fun-filled and educational event. We look forward to seeing you!
A powerful line of thunderstroms swept through the Leesburg area on Sunday, July 25th, at approximately 1530 hours. Though the storm and its accompanying rains were too short-lived to provide any drought-relief, it did knock the temperature down substantially. The cooling winds also caused significant damage, mostly in the form of downed trees that affected power lines. With most of Loudoun County affected by the storm, power crews were scrambling to keep up. Many residents remained without power overnight.
Fire and rescue crews were strained by the storm as well. For most of the afternoon, Company 1 had Engine, Truck, Tanker, Wagon and Jeep 601 staffed. The Engine and Truck were staffed by our career crews, while volunteers handled the remaining units. Deputy Chief Cook and Assistant Chief Dempsey were at Station 20 coordinating Leesburg units as they responded to over 20 calls during the afternoon.
To see a few pictures from the storm, visit our Facebook page.
The Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company has completed our annual "Photo Fund Drive". We appreciate the financial support you, the citizens we serve, continue to give year after year. Without you, we could not continue to deliver the level of service we currently provide. Please make sure you take advantage of the photography package you receieved as a donor. The crew that handles the photo sessions is very talented and we know you'll be pleased with the results.
There's a saying that what separates the men from the boys
is the price of their toys. In the fire service, we take that a little further. Most of the equipment we use daily is
pretty expensive, so we've got that part covered. The real difference is the power of our toys...case in point, the Petrogen
Torch. On Sunday, June 6th, Duty Crew 1 pulled out some of our more interesting pieces of equipment for a training exercise.
We started with our Stihl cut-off saw. It made quick work of hollow aluminum tubing and steel prison bars.
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On April 30th, 2010, several members of Company 1 attended the 78th annual Firefighter's Parade at the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia. Of course, you can't attend a parade without vehicles! This year, we took our new Tanker and our Jeep. While we didn't come back with any trophies, we did have a good (if a bit long) day in Winchester, capped off by a quick speech by Randolph Mantooth at the awards presentation. Click on the small pictures for larger versions of Jeep 601 and Tanker 601, taken (we think) by Mike Sanders of the Ashburn Fire and Rescue Department.
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31 cent scoop night was a big success! On April 28th, the
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company assisted the Leesburg Baskin Robbins store by scooping ice cream, displaying two fire suppression vehicles, and
being on hand to answer questions and hand out fire hats to the kids. We strongly support Baskin Robbins in their efforts to help the Fallen
Firefighters Foundation, to which they donated $100,000. We look forward to next year, when we'll hopefully exceed this year's total number of
scoops, which was somewhere in the neighborhood of 3,800!!. Thanks to the community for your support.
It was July when Tanker 601 was placed in service, and pictures from the ceremony have been waiting...and waiting to be published. Well, here are a few, provided by Photo 1 Steve Kusterer. Enjoy! Click here to see them.
Pre-orders are now being accepted for a 1:50 scale model of Truck 601. The model, built by TWH Collectibles, is being offered through the Seagrave Model Shop. Several of our members visited the TWH showroom in Manitowoc, Wisconsin this past summer and it is an understatement to say their products are amazing. We're honored to have had our truck selected for this model series and can't wait to get our hands on a finished version.
Special discounts are available for members and retirees of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company. If you're a member or retiree and have not received your promo code, please contact Cortney.Krueger@twhcollectibles.com. You will be asked for verification of eligibility.
The pictures below were provided by TWH Collectibles. You can clearly see how well detailed this model will be. For even more information on the model, click here for a document with all the details. To place your order, go to the Seagrave Model Shop.
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On August 20th, 2009, the Leesburg
Planning Commission gave unanimous approval to the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company's
shared parking agreement with the First Mount Olive Baptist Church. The agreement
continues a long-standing tradition of cooperation between these two organizations and
was the last hurdle on the road through the approval process in the Town of Leesburg. The fire company can now move forward
with our plan to build a new fire station on Loudoun Street. The next step in the process is a submittal to Loudoun County.
We'll keep you posted as progress is made.
As mentioned at our last company meeting, all members of the fire company need to obtain certification in NIMS courses. These courses teach public safety personnel how to use and interact with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Having all public safety personnel fluent in the language of this plan enhances our own operations, as well as operations that involve other public safety entities.
Please visit this link to register for and take NIMS classes online. There is no cost to public safety personnel. The courses we should take, at a minimum, are:
You'll need to register before taking the classes, but it can all be done online. If you experience problems or need more information, please contact your officer or one of the chiefs. When you obtain certifications, please place copies in the secretary's and chief's mailbox.
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