Posted on: May 25, 2023
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) is proud to announce the graduation of 11 fire and rescue personnel from the 8th annual LCFR Officer Development School. These senior firefighters and technicians attended the comprehensive, two-week program at the Ol...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 17, 2023
Fire Marshals from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) are resharing important electrical safety warnings from industry experts after a single-family home caught fire early Wednesday morning.
At 4:41 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, fire and re...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 4, 2023
Last week we had the honor of celebrating twenty-one Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians who graduated from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 43rd recruit class in an official ceremony at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg.
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 28, 2023
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal's Office reminds our residents and visitors that open burning is prohibited in Loudoun County and the incorporated Towns of Hamilton, Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, and...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 24, 2023
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, an additional arrest was made in connection with a January 23, 2023, arson fire that occurred at 59 Clubhouse Drive, SW, Leesburg. Three individuals were previously arrested on March 16, 2023, for alleged involvement related ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 21, 2023
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) determined that Thursday’s house fire on Browns Creek Place in Leesburg was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
At 11:10 AM on Thursday, April 2...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 20, 2023
As proclaimed by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, the week of April 16-22, 2023, has been designated as National Volunteer Week in recognition of the hundreds of dedicated volunteer members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 18, 2023
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) determined that Monday’s house fire on Globe Mills Court in Ashburn was accidental, caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
At 4:13 AM on Monday, Ap...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 10, 2023
As proclaimed by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, the week of April 9 – 15, 2023 is designated as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Throughout the week, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, the Loudo...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 30, 2023
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s (LC-CFRS) annual smoke alarm program kicks off this Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in neighborhoods across Loudoun County.
“During a house fire, you h...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 22, 2023
A Sterling man is safe today because a smoke alarm warned him of a fire that heavily damaged his home and nearly took his life.
At 3:40 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, the Loudoun County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 cal...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 17, 2023
On March 16, 2023, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) arrested three individuals in connection with a January 23, 2023, arson fire that occurred at 59 Clubhouse Drive, SW, Leesburg. The structure, formerly operat...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 15, 2023
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is proud to announce the promotion of two Battalion Chiefs to the rank of Deputy Chief.
Battalion Chief Jason Collins was promoted to Deputy Chief of Special Operations & Emergency Preparedness. In his new role,...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 28, 2023
A Loudoun resident can credit the working smoke alarms in their Ashburn home for alerting them to a basement fire that displaced the family of four.
Just before 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) units f...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 23, 2023
Two Loudoun first responders were among honorees from across Virginia that received awards at an official ceremony on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Fire Service Awa...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 10, 2023
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal's Office is reminding citizens that open burning is restricted in Loudoun County between February 15 and April 30. The regulations, which prohibit open air fires, or open burning as it is commonly r...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 9, 2023
Sterling resident Jason Urchasko, 47, who remained in critical condition at Inova Lansdowne Hospital after Monday morning’s house fire, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Mr. Urchasko’s family has been notified a...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 8, 2023
An investigation by the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office determined that Monday morning’s house fire that critically injured one adult was accidental, caused by a malfunctioning lithium-ion battery pack. Ju...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 7, 2023
Just before 4:00 a.m. on February 6, 2023, Loudoun County fire and rescue units from Cascades, Kincora, Sterling Park, and Fairfax County responded to a reported house fire on Thrush Road in Sterling. A passerby saw smoke and called 911 to report the fire...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 27, 2023
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) determined that Thursday’s house fire on Royal Street in Leesburg was accidental, caused by combustibles coming in contact with a portable heater.
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 13, 2023
On January 9, 2023, Darrell A. Segraves (28 years of age) was indicted by a Loudoun County Circuit Court Grand Jury for one felony count of arson of an occupied dwelling (§18.2-77). On November 4, 2017, occupants of a single-family dwelling in th...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 11, 2023
The risk of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning increases during winter months due to cold temperatures forcing home heating systems to run longer and more frequently. Often called the silent killer, CO is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fue...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 9, 2023
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) is honored to announce the graduation of 67 first responders who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training.
On Thursday, January 5, 2023, the graduates were join...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 29, 2022
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) Fire Marshal’s Office investigation determined Tuesday morning’s fire on Charles Town Pike in Hillsboro was accidental. A contractor working in the building inadvertently started the fire when a spark fro...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 7, 2022
Did you know that home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of the year? From 2017 to 2019, heating was the second leading cause of all residential building fires, following cooking. Follow these heating tips from the Loudou...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 22, 2022
Thanksgiving and the holidays are full of excitement, good food and fun times with family. As preparations for the busy holiday season are underway, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System encourages residents to follow safe cooking practices. ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 21, 2022
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) is proud to announce that Emergency Communications Center Dispatcher Adriane Heiden has been awarded the Virginia Governor’s EMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS Telecommunica...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 9, 2022
On Friday, November 4, 2022, thirty Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians graduated from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 42nd recruit class in an official ceremony at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg.
The recruits, their friends and ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 2, 2022
On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 3:08 a.m., the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center dispatched Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) units from Brambleton and Dulles South to investigate a general fire alarm that was triggered on Waterford Do...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 1, 2022
Sunday, November 6th, 2022, we “Fall Back” and set our clocks back one hour to Eastern Standard Time. As we do, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System reminds citizens to use this opportunity to check the batteries in your ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 24, 2022
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association are pleased to announce their participation in the 75th Annual Toys for Tots Campaign.
“We are thrilled to once again participate in this...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 6, 2022
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) arrested Sean Christopher Palazzo and charged him with arson of personal property for a vehicle fire in Aldie.
At 6:40 p.m., Saturday, Oct...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 5, 2022
At 8:01 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center dispatched fire and rescue units, to include the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) Hazardous Materials Team, to a report of oil or fuel floating in the creek ne...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 5, 2022
One firefighter injured and transported to the hospital during response to a barn fire in Purcellville. No other individuals or animals were reported injured.
At 7:58 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Cen...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 29, 2022
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) strives to provide effective, consistent, and readily accessible fire and life safety education for our residents year-round. Annually we designate October as Fire Prevention Month, and LC-CFRS ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 26, 2022
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) reminds residents that from October 1, 2022, through midnight February 14, 2023, open burning is permitted for the burning of leaves and trees, brush, yard and garde...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 21, 2022
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) offers safety tips after an accidental fire destroyed a large barn yesterday afternoon. Just before 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the Loudoun County Emergency Com...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 13, 2022
On Monday, September 12, 2022, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) arrested Julian Darius Karapetkov on six felony warrants for a fire that occurred earlier this month on Whittingham Circle in Sterling.
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 9, 2022
Matthew Christopher Bush was arrested on a felony warrant, obtained by the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO), for the burning of his 2021 Honda Civic.
On August 12, 2022, members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire a...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 8, 2022
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) responded to two fires in Leesburg, Virginia on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. One of the fires was due to an electrical malfunction due to the use of an incompatible cellular phone charger and charging cord. This high...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 4, 2022
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) is seeking the communities assistance related to a fire that occurred around 4:00 a.m., Sunday, September 4, 2022, on Whittingham Circle in the Algonkian/Countryside area of Ste...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 30, 2022
Labor Day weekend, members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) and the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association (LCFFA) Local 3756 will join the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to collect donations for the 2022 “...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 10, 2022
Investigators from the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO) have made an arrest in an incendiary fire that damaged an Aldie home in May of 2022.
Just before 8:00 a.m. on Saturday May 14, 2022, Loudoun County Fire and Re...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 2, 2022
Firefighters offer crucial safety tips after an early morning fire displaces two adults and a child from their Aldie home.
Just after 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2022, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from Kirkpatrick Farms, Aldie, Dulles...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: July 28, 2022
At 5:08 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2022, the Loudoun County Emergency Communication Center (ECC) received a 911 call reporting a fire in a residential structure in the 35000 block of Milligans Run Lane in Purcellville. Initial calls reported that the occupa...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: July 26, 2022
At approximately 2:14 AM, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, the Loudoun County Emergency Communication Center (ECC) received a 911 call reporting an explosion and fire in a residential structure in the 42000 block of Running Creek Square in Leesburg. While units we...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: July 19, 2022
Fire Marshal’s from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) offer safety tips after an electrical fire displaced two families in Lovettsville.
At approximately 4:30 AM, Saturday, July 16, 2022, the Loudoun County Emergency Communication Center rece...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 30, 2022
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) is honored to announce the graduation of 67 first responders who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training. On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, a graduation ceremony was held re...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 23, 2022
At approximately 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Loudoun County experienced severe storm activity, which resulted in high winds, lightning, and heavy rain. The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) responded to numerous calls for a...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 22, 2022
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) wants to ensure a memorable and SAFE Fourth of July holiday for you and your family. Fireworks cause thousands of serious injuries every year, sending adults and children to the emergency room. ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 17, 2022
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) responded to numerous calls for help during the evening hours of Thursday, June 16, 2022, due to the severe thunderstorm, which produced heavy rain and many lightning strikes. Below is informati...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 3, 2022
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) Fire Marshal’s Office determined that a lightning strike was the cause of a fire yesterday afternoon that displaced a Sterling family.&am...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 2, 2019
Decorating for the winter holidays is fun and festive, but holiday decorations can increase the risk of fire in your home. As you deck the halls this season, take a moment to review our holiday fire safety checklist and be fire smart!
Christmas Trees:
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 25, 2019
Thanksgiving and the holidays are full of excitement, good food and fun times with family. As preparations for the busy holiday season are underway, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System encourages residents to follow safe cooking practices. ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 8, 2019
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on November 6th, Fire and Rescue units from the Metropolitan Washington Dulles Airport Authority and Fairfax County were dispatched to investigate a report of a fire alarm sounding in a commercial building in the 44,000 block of...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 7, 2019
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association are pleased to announce their participation in the 72nd Annual Toys for Tots Campaign. “We are proud to once again participate in this wonderful p...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 5, 2019
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, along with the Loudoun Career Firefighters Association Local 3756 invite you to bring your new or gently used and clean coats, jackets, scarves, winter hats, gloves and mittens to any of the fir...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 1, 2019
Sunday, November 3, 2019, we “Fall Back” and set our clocks back one hour to Eastern Standard Time. As we do, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System reminds citizens to use this opportunity to check the ba...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 29, 2019
Effective at 6:00 a.m. on November 1, 2019, the Leesburg Fire Station #20, located at 61 Plaza Street NE, will temporarily close for renovations. Closure of the station is anticipated to last approximately six months with re-occupancy occurring on or arou...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 11, 2019
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that unattended cooking was the cause of a fatal house fire in Sterling and have estimated damages to the home at $144,000. The investigation also revealed that there were no working smoke ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 6, 2019
Just before 3:00 a.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019, the Loudoun Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 9-1-1 call for a possible house fire in the 200 block of Giles Place in Sterling. Loudoun County fire and rescue crews from Cascades, Kincora, Ste...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 2, 2019
Loudoun County’s Combined Fire and Rescue System will be hosting various open houses and community events throughout October in honor of Fire Prevention Month. These free, family friendly events allow Loudoun’s citizens to visit local ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 30, 2019
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) reminds residents that effective October 1, 2019, through midnight February 14, 2020, open burning is permitted for the burning of leaves and trees, brush, yard and garden trimmings...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 27, 2019
On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, officials from the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS), Loudoun County Government, Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure, and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors g...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 20, 2019
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is honored to announce the graduation of 110 volunteer first responder personnel who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training. A graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, September...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 13, 2019
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Blood Donor Services encourage you to make a lifesaving appointment to donate at one of our upcoming community blood drives.
Did you know that hemorrhage is the number one...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 6, 2019
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause of an early morning fire in South Riding, which did $200,000 in damages and displaced two residents, to be improperly discarded smoking materials.
At 12:02 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019 the ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: September 1, 2019
After an early morning house fire in Ashburn displaces five and does $750,000 in damages, fire officials offer important, and potentially lifesaving reminders about grilling safely.
Just before 4:45 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2019, the ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 21, 2019
As the end of summer approaches firefighters across the nation will once again be busy filling their boots to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and “Jerry’s Kids”. Members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire an...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 20, 2019
On Friday, August 16, 2019, before family members and friends, 18 recruits graduated from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 38th recruit class. In an official ceremony held at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemen...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: August 2, 2019
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has completed their investigation into a two-alarm house fire that did $1.5 million in damages to eight homes earlier and offers important safety tips.
At 3:24 a.m., on July 31, 2019, the Loudoun County Co...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: July 31, 2019
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office remains on scene of a two alarm house fire that destroyed two homes and damaged two more.
At 3:24 a.m. the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a hou...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: July 24, 2019
Join area first responders for the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and Loudoun County Sheriff's Office "Battle of the Badges" Blood Drive on Friday August 2, 2019.
Battle of the Badges is a friendly competition to encourage communi...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 28, 2019
Officials from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and County Administration joined first responders, residents and other local leaders on Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 for the official Grand Opening Ceremony for the newes...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 27, 2019
Purcellville House Fire That Displaced Five Under Investigation
Just After 8:00 p.m. on June 26, 2019, Fire and Rescue units responded to an incident in the 400 block of Heronwood Court in the Town of Purcellville. On their way to the incident, supplementa...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 24, 2019
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is honored to be awarded the Silver Plus Mission Lifeline Award from the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program recognizes hospitals and EMS agenc...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 20, 2019
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will hold their 12th Annual Open House at the Dulles South Public Safety Center on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents are encouraged to at...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 18, 2019
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is pleased to welcome John J. Caussin Jr. as the Assistant Chief of Support Services and Volunteer Administration.
Assistant Chief Caussin brings thirty-four years of valuable experience and know...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: June 14, 2019
As July 4th festivities approach, the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office wants you to begin planning for a safe holiday. In 2017, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 12,900 people for fireworks related injuries. Children younger...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 29, 2019
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is pleased to announce that the Kirkpatrick Farms Fire and Rescue Station No. 27 will officially open for operations on May 30, 2019.
The Kirkpatrick Farms Fire and Rescue Station is located at 41380 Gardenia Drive in Aldie o...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 26, 2019
On the eleven-year anniversary of the tragic Meadowood fire in Leesburg that was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, a fire in an Ashburn townhouse demonstrates that this is a still a very real danger and residents must practice safe behavio...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 22, 2019
Often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, Memorial Day weekend includes lots of celebrations featuring cookouts and barbecues. But it also means the increased risk of grilling fires. U.S. fire departments responded to 10,200 home fires involving...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 21, 2019
As swimming pools across Loudoun County open this Memorial Day weekend and people of all ages take to the water to cool off, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Officials remind residents to be vigilant about pool and water safety. The USA Swimming Foundation ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: May 1, 2019
As we kick off the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s (LC-CFRS) new Smoke Alarm Program this Saturday, May 4, 2019, Loudoun residents will routinely observe fire and rescue personnel out in the community offering free smoke alarm i...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 30, 2019
Each year National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide day-to-day lifesaving services on medicine's "front line." This year EMS Week has been ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 25, 2019
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office reminds our residents and visitors that open burning is prohibited in Loudoun County between May 1st and September 30th. These regulations prohibit open air fires or open burning with the following considerations:
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 12, 2019
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office investigation determines yesterday’s house fire in Aldie was due to an electrical wiring malfunction.
At 12:10 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2019, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 10, 2019
The week of April 14 through April 20, 2019, has officially been recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System along with the Loudoun County Sheri...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: April 9, 2019
On Monday, April 8, 2019, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) held its Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony to honor Loudoun's first responders, staff and citizen...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 29, 2019
Inova Health System, Inova Trauma and Blood Donor Services, and the Northern Virginia EMS Council, in collaboration with the Fairfax County and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Departments, are proud to announce the launch of Field Available Component Trans...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 27, 2019
Leesburg, VA. - The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is honored to announce the graduation of 80 first responders personnel who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training. A graduation ceremony was held on Monday, Marc...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 12, 2019
Recently members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System participated as subject matter experts for a resoundingly successful 2019 JEMS Games. Assistant Chief Robin Davis of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad, Dr. John Morgan, the Loudoun C...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 7, 2019
Sunday, March 10, 2019 we “spring forward” and set our clocks ahead one hour in observance of daylight saving time. As we change our clocks, our fire prevention team asks that you use this opportunity to check the batteries in your smo...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 6, 2019
Two fires in Loudoun County within eight hours of each other fortunately resulted in no injuries, but displaced three residents, several animals and did over a half million dollars in damages. Fire Officials issue important safety reminders as we usher ou...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 5, 2019
Just after 8:04 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call from the occupant reporting a structure fire at 46000 Block of Ashmere Square in Sterling. The caller reported fire in his townhouse....
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 28, 2019
Just after 2:25 p.m., Monday, February 25th, 2019, units from Philomont, Aldie, Round Hill, Purcellville, Leesburg, South Riding and numerous command and safety officers were dispatched for a structure fire in the 20200 block of Greg...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 25, 2019
Just after 3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019, units from Ashburn and Lansdowne were dispatched for a reported automatic fire alarm in an 11-story high-rise building located in the 19000 block of Cypress Ridge Terrace in Lansdowne Woods, Leesburg, VA....
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 12, 2019
As tactical athletes, firefighters face adverse weather conditions, unpredictable environments, and risk their lives daily to keep their communities safe. They consistently endure physical and mental stress for the duration of their time served. As a resu...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 11, 2019
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office is reminding citizens that open burning is restricted in Loudoun County between February 15 and April 30. The regulations, which prohibit open air fires, or open burning as it is commonly referred to, betw...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 2, 2019
Just after 4:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019, units from Round Hill, Purcellville, Loudoun Heights, Hamilton, Leesburg, Clarke County and numerous command and safety officer were dispatched for a reported structure fire in the Blue Ridge District of L...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 16, 2019
Just before 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 15th, Loudoun County Middleburg Engine 603 was involved in a single vehicle accident on Zulla Road in Fauquier County. Engine 603 was returning from a mutual aid emergency medical call in Fauquier County when the e...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 9, 2019
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649January 9, 2019
For Immediate Release:Fire Marshal’s Office Make Arrest in Tuesday Morning Vehicle Fire
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 3, 2019
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649January 3, 2019
For Immediate Release:Two Early Morning Arson Fires in Leesburg Destroy Vehicles, Fire Officials Requesting Information...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 27, 2018
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649December 27, 2018
For Immediate Release:Accidental Christmas Fire Destroys Family Home, Firefighters Ensure Children Receive Gifts
The Loudoun Cou...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 13, 2018
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649December 13, 2018
For Immediate Release:Annual Coat Drive Proceeds to Provide Much Needed Relief for Local Families
Leesburg, VA. - On Monday, Dec...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 6, 2018
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649December 6th, 2018
For Immediate Release:Ashburn House Fire Highlights Importance of Smoke Alarms and Non-Combustible Siding
Just after 2:00 p.m. ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 6, 2018
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649December 6th, 2018
For Immediate Release:RapidSOS Technology Gets Loudoun First Responders to Patients Sooner
The Loudoun County Emergency Communi...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 5, 2018
For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer
Laura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
December 5, 2018
For Immediate Release:
Fire and Rescue Metrorail Training Simulator Wins National Award
Tuesday, Dec...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 30, 2018
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For Immediate Release:Fire and Rescue System Honors 33 Awardees &am...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: March 9, 2018
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Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer
Laura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
March 9, 2018
For Immediate Release:
“Spring Forward”, Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries
Sunday, March 11th,...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 27, 2018
For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
February 27, 2018
Brower Named Virginia’s Career Fire Chief of the Year
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is proud to announce that...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 26, 2018
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLoudoun County Fire and Rescueemail or 571-233-1649or
Kraig Troxell, Media Relations & Communications Manager Loudoun County Sheriff’s Officeemail or 703-771...Details...
Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 15, 2018
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Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
February 15, 2018
For Immediate Release:Electrical Fire in Lovettsville Displaces Three Adults
Lovettsville, VA. – The Loudoun Cou...Read on...
Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 8, 2018
For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer
Laura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
February 8, 2018
For Immediate Release:
Working Smoke Alarms Alert Family to House Fire
In the early morning hours of February 1st the Loudoun Coun...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: February 6, 2018
For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer
Laura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
February 6, 2018
For Immediate Release: Open Burning Restrictions: “4:00 p.m. Law” Commences February 15&a...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 29, 2018
For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
January 29, 2018
For Immediate Release:Saturday’s Early Morning Fire in Ashburn Ruled Arson; Officials Seeking Information
Ashbu...Read on...
Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 24, 2018
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Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer
January 24, 2018
For Immediate Release:
Rash of Fires Caused by Open Burning Prompts Warning From Fire Officials
Leesburg, VA., ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: January 21, 2018
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649January 21, 2018
For Immediate Release:Early Morning Fire at Monroe Technology Center
Leesburg, VA. - Just after midnight Sunday, January 21st...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 11, 2017
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Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
December 11, 2017
For Immediate Release:Automatic Fire Sprinklers Prevent Further Damages at Local High School
A fire overnight at Dominio...Read on...
Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 11, 2017
For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
December 11, 2017
For Immediate Release:Oakgrove Road Fire Displaces Sterling Family The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office inv...Read on...
Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 11, 2017
For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
December 11, 2017
For Immediate Release:Fatal House Fire in Lovettsville
Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s remain on scene investiga...Read on...
Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 8, 2017
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649December 8, 2017
For Immediate Release:Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
Are you and your family protected against Carbon Monoxide emergencies ...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: December 5, 2017
According to the United States Fire Administration, heating equipment is involved in one out of six reported home fires and is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Nearly half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, Jan...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 29, 2017
For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer
Laura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
November 29, 2017
Leesburg, VA. –Assistant Chief Matthew Tobia of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System has successfully c...Read on...
Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 7, 2017
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association are pleased to announce their participation in the 70th Annual Toys for Tots Campaign, sponsored by the United Stated Marine Corps Reserve. “The departm...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: November 2, 2017
On Sunday, November 5, 2017, we “fall back” and set our clocks back one hour to Eastern Standard Time. As we do, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue reminds citizens to use this opportunity to check the batteries in your smoke ala...Read on...
Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 24, 2017
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLoudoun County Fire and RescueLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov, 571-233-1649
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Kraig Troxell, Public Information OfficerLoudoun County Sheriff’s Office &nb...
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 12, 2017
For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649
October 12, 2017
For Immediate Release:Basement Fire on Gunflint Way in Sterling
Sterling, VA. – The Loudoun County Fire Marshal...Read on...
Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 12, 2017
For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer
October 12, 2017
For Immediate Release:Auto Accident with Entrapment and Hazardous Materials Response
Hamilton, VA. – Yesterday&a...Read on...
Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 7, 2017
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649October 7, 2017
For Immediate Release:Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Cause Lovettsville Fire that Displaced Eight
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Fire and Rescue
Posted on: October 5, 2017
For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649October 5, 2017
For Immediate Release:Every Second Counts! Do you and your family know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds?
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Fire and Rescue