Eleven Graduate Fire and Rescue Officer Development School

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) is proud to announce the graduation of 11 fire and rescue personnel from the 8^th annual LCFR Officer Development School. These senior firefighters and technicians attended the comprehensive, two-week program at the Ol...

Fire Marshals Provide Safety Information After Electrical Fire in Brambleton

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...

LCFR Graduates 43rd Recruit Academy

 Last week we had the honor of celebrating twenty-one Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians who graduated from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 43^rd recruit class in an official ceremony at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg. 

T...

Open Burning Ban Takes Effect May 1, 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...

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Makes Additional Arrest in Connection to Clubhouse Drive Fires

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 ...

Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Determined Cause of Leesburg House Fire

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...

National Volunteer Week Honors Loudoun's Volunteer First Responders

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...

Cause Determined in Ashburn House Fire that Injured One Firefighter

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...

Loudoun Celebrates Public Safety Communications Staff

 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...

LC-CFRS Kicking Off Annual Smoke Alarm Program to Protect Loudoun Residents

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...

Smoke Alarm Plays Critical Role in Sterling Fire

 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...

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Makes Arrests in Connection to Clubhouse Drive Fires (Leesburg)

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...

LCFR Promotes Two Deputy Chiefs

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,...

LCFR Assistant Chief Accepted to Fire Service Executive Development Institute

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to announce that Assistant Chief of Support Services and Volunteer Administration Travis Preau has been accepted into the Fire Service Executive Deve...

Smoke Alarms Alert Ashburn Resident to Basement Fire

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...

Loudoun Fire Chief and Firefighter Receive Honors

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...

Open Burning Restrictions: “4 p.m. Law” Commences February 15

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...

Sterling House Fire Victim Succumbs due to Fire Involving Lithium Battery

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...

Cause Identified in Sterling House Fire

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...

Firefighters Rescue Resident in Early Morning Fire

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...

Fire in Downtown Leesburg Displaces Two Residents

 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. 

L...

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Makes Arrest in 2017 House Fire

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...

Avoid In-Home Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Through Prevention and Notifications

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...

Loudoun First Responders Graduate Fire and Rescue Training

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...

Loudoun Fire Marshal's Office Determines Cause in Hillsboro Fire

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...

Home Heating Safety

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...

Cooking Safety During the Holiday Season

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. ...

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Dispatcher Wins 2022 Governors Fire Service Award

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...

Thirty Firefighter/EMTs Graduate from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 42nd Recruit Academy

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 ...

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Credits Fire Sprinklers and Smoke Alarms for Fire Outcome

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...

“Fall Back” - Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

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 ...

Loudoun County Firefighters Participate in 2022 Toys for Tots Campaign

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...

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Makes Arrest in Aldie Vehicle Fire

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...

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Responds to Fuel Floating in Waterways in Leesburg

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...

Accidental Fire Destroys Purcellville Barn and Injures One Firefighter

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...

October 2022 Fire Prevention Month Events

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 ...

Fire Officials Remind Residents of Open Burning Regulations for Fall and Winter

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...

Accidental Fire Destroys Purcellville Barn

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...

Fire Marshal’s Office Makes Arrest in Sterling Fire

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.

Just after ...

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Make Arrest in Leesburg Auto Fire

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...

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Responds to Two Fires in Leesburg

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...

Fire Marshal's Office Seeks Community Assistance After Sterling Fire

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...

Support Loudoun Firefighters as they Fill-the-Boot for Muscular Dystrophy

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 “...

LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office Make Arrest in Aldie Fire

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...

Residents Safely Evacuate Aldie Garage Fire

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...

Purcellville House Fire Displaces Two People and One Dog

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...

Early Morning Leesburg Townhouse Fire Injures One Firefighter and Displaces 13 Occupants

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...

Electrical Fire Displaces Lovettsville Residents

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...

67 First Responders Graduate Fire and Rescue Training

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...

Two Firefighters Injured During Severe Storm Response

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...

Loudoun Fire Officials Offer Critical Fireworks Safety Tips and 2022 Fireworks Event Schedule

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. ...

LC-CFRS Responds to Numerous Calls for Assistance During Severe Thunderstorm

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...

Lightning Strike Causes Sterling Fire

            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...

Holiday Fire Safety Checklist

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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Cooking Safely During the Holiday Season

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. ...

Fire Officials Tout Automatic Fire Sprinklers and Offer Safety Tips After Fire at Local Business

At approximately 7:00 p.m. on November 6^th, 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...

Loudoun County Firefighters Participate in 2019 Toys for Tots Campaign

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...

Firefighters Team Up with Mobile Hope and One Warm Coat® for Annual Coat Drive

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...

“Fall Back,” Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

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...

Temporary Closure of Leesburg Fire Station and Relocation of Fire and Rescue Crews

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...

Cause Determined in Fatal Sterling House Fire

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 ...

Early Morning Fire in Sterling Leaves One Deceased, One Injured

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...

October Fire Prevention Month Events

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 ...

Fire Officials Remind Residents of Open Burning Regulations for Fall and Winter

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...

Loudoun County Officials Break Ground on New Lucketts Fire Station

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...

110 First Responders Graduate Fire Rescue Training

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...

Blood Donors Wanted for Upcoming Loudoun Blood Drive Events

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...

South Riding Family Displaced After Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Cause House Fire

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 ...

Sunday Morning House Fire in Ashburn Caused by Hot Grill Ashes

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 ...

Support Loudoun Firefighters as they Fill-the-Boot for Muscular Dystrophy

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...

Eighteen Firefighter/EMTs Graduate Fire and Rescue Recruit Academy

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...

Fire Marshal Determines Cause of Two-Alarm House Fire in Ashburn

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...

Fire Marshal Investigating Two-Alarm House Fire in Ashburn

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...

Join the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive August 2, 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...

Local Officials Celebrate Grand Opening of Kirkpatrick Farms Fire and Rescue Station

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 26^th, 2019 for the official Grand Opening Ceremony for the newes...

Purcellville House Fire That Displaced Five Under Investigation

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...

LC-CFRS Receives Prestigious Award for Emergency Medical Services Cardiac Care

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...

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office to Hold 12th Annual Open House

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...

Loudoun Welcomes New Assistant Fire Chief

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...

Fire Officials Share Fireworks Safety Tips and 2019 Public Firework Displays

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...

New Kirkpatrick Farms Fire and Rescue Station Opens for Service, Thursday, May 30

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...

Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Cause Ashburn Townhouse Fire

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...

Stay Safe this Memorial Day with Grilling Safety Tips

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...

Pool and Water Safety!

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 ...

LC-CFRS’s Smoke Alarm Program Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

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...

2019 Emergency Medical Services Community Open House Events

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 ...

Open Burning Ban Takes Effect May 1, 2019

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office reminds our residents and visitors that open burning is prohibited in Loudoun County between May 1^st and September 30^th. These regulations prohibit open air fires or open burning with the following considerations:

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Electrical Malfunction Identified as Cause of Aldie House Fire

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 ...

2019 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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...

Fire and Rescue System Honors 2018 Awardees

            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...

Tragic Death Brings to Life a New, Innovative Model for Out-of-Hospital Blood Transfusions

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...

80 First Responders Graduate Fire Rescue Training

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...

LC-CFRS Members Participate in Annual JEMS EMS Competition

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...

“Spring Forward:” Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

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...

Two Fires in Loudoun County Displace Three and Cause Significant Damages

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...

Discarded Smoking Material Causes Sterling Townhouse Fire

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....

High Winds contribute to House Fire in Philomont, VA

    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...

Busy Weekend as Firefighters Respond to High-Rise Fire with Sprinkler Activation & Mobile Home Fire

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....

Loudoun County Fire & Rescue Hosting Revolutionary Training Program for Firefighters

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...

Open Burning Restrictions: “4:00 p.m. Law” Commences February 15

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...

Smoke Alarms Saves a Family of Four in Round Hill House Fire

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...

Loudoun County Fire Engine Involved in Accident

Just before 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 15^th, 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...

Fire Marshal’s Office Make Arrest in Tuesday Morning Vehicle Fire

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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Two Early Morning Arson Fires in Leesburg Destroy Vehicles, Fire Officials Requesting Information

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...

Christmas Day Fire Displaces 8, Firefighters Deliver Christmas Presents to Children

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...

Annual Coat Drive Proceeds to Provide Much Needed Relief for Local Families

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...

Ashburn House Fire Highlights Importance of Smoke Alarms and Non-Combustible Siding

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. ...

RapidSOS Technology Gets Loudoun First Responders to Patients Sooner

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649December 6^th, 2018

For Immediate Release:RapidSOS Technology Gets Loudoun First Responders to Patients Sooner

The Loudoun County Emergency Communi...

Fire and Rescue Metrorail Training Simulator Wins National Award

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December 5, 2018

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Fire and Rescue Metrorail Training Simulator Wins National Award 

 Tuesday, Dec...

2018 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Celebrated

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Fire and Rescue System Honors 33 Awardees

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For Immediate Release:Fire and Rescue System Honors 33 Awardees       &am...

“Spring Forward”, Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

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March 9, 2018

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“Spring Forward”, Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

Sunday, March 11th,...

Brower Named Virginia’s Career Fire Chief of the Year

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February 27, 2018

Fire-Rescue and Law Enforcement Training to be Conducted in Arcola

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Electrical Fire in Lovettsville Displaces Three Adults

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February 15, 2018

For Immediate Release:Electrical Fire in Lovettsville Displaces Three Adults

Lovettsville, VA. – The Loudoun Cou...Read on...

Working Smoke Alarms Alert Family to House Fire

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February 8, 2018

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Working Smoke Alarms Alert Family to House Fire

In the early morning hours of February 1st the Loudoun Coun...

Open Burning Restrictions: “4:00 p.m. Law” Commences February 15

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February 6, 2018

For Immediate Release:  Open Burning Restrictions: “4:00 p.m. Law” Commences February 15&a...

Saturday’s Early Morning Fire in Ashburn Ruled Arson; Officials Seeking Information

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January 29, 2018

For Immediate Release:Saturday’s Early Morning Fire in Ashburn Ruled Arson; Officials Seeking Information

Ashbu...Read on...

Rash of Fires Caused by Open Burning Prompts Warning From Fire Officials

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Rash of Fires Caused by Open Burning Prompts Warning From Fire Officials 

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Early Morning Fire at Monroe Technology Center

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For Immediate Release:Early Morning Fire at Monroe Technology Center

Leesburg, VA. - Just after midnight Sunday, January 21^st...

Victim Identified in Lovettsville House Fire

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Automatic Fire Sprinklers Prevent Further Damages at Local High School

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December 11, 2017

For Immediate Release:Automatic Fire Sprinklers Prevent Further Damages at Local High School

A fire overnight at Dominio...Read on...

Oakgrove Road Fire Displaces Sterling Family

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December 11, 2017

For Immediate Release:Oakgrove Road Fire Displaces Sterling Family The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office inv...Read on...

Fatal House Fire in Lovettsville

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December 11, 2017

For Immediate Release:Fatal House Fire in Lovettsville

Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s remain on scene investiga...Read on...

Ashburn Fire Displaces Family of Five

For Additional Information:Laura Rinehart, Public Information OfficerLaura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649December 9, 2017For Immediate Release:Ashburn Fire Displaces Family of Five

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Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions

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For Immediate Release:Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions

Are you and your family protected against Carbon Monoxide emergencies ...

Put a Freeze On Winter Fires - Home Heating Safety

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...

Loudoun Fire and Rescue Chief Completes International Professional Designation Process

Leesburg, VA. –Assistant Chief Matthew Tobia of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System has successfully c...Read on...

Loudoun County Firefighters Participate in 2017 Toys for Tots Campaign

“Fall Back”, Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries

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...

Public Safety Officials Offer Halloween Safety Tips

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COAT DRIVE - Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Members Partner With One Warm Coat®

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For Immediate Release:Loudoun County Fire Rescue Members Partner With One Warm Co...

Basement Fire on Gunflint Way in Sterling

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October 12, 2017

For Immediate Release:Basement Fire on Gunflint Way in Sterling

Sterling, VA. – The Loudoun County Fire Marshal...Read on...

Auto Accident with Entrapment and Hazardous Materials Response

For Immediate Release:Auto Accident with Entrapment and Hazardous Materials Response

Hamilton, VA. – Yesterday&a...Read on...

Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Cause Lovettsville Fire that Displaced Eight

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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Do You Have a Home Escape Plan?

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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October Fire Prevention Month Events

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September 29, 2017

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October Fire Prevention Month Events

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