Firehouse 28

02/17/2024

Truly sad, many Fairfax units were on the scene of this incident, keep all in your thoughts

The fallen firefighter from last night’s home explosion in Sterling has been identified as Firefighter Trevor Brown, 45, of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. He has been affiliated with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System since 2016. Please keep Firefighter Brown’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, and we ask that the family’s privacy be respected.

As a result of last night’s incident, emergency medical services personnel from Loudoun and Fairfax Counties identified 13 patients in addition to the fatally injured Firefighter Brown. This includes 11 first responders and two civilians with varying degree of injuries. Of the injured first responders, four remain hospitalized at local area hospitals. The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident and additional information will be released as available.

Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company

02/17/2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the LODD of a LC-CFRS member in an incident that occurred earlier this evening. Fire and Rescue crews from Loudoun County, Fairfax County, and MWAA responded to a call for a gas leak on Silver Ridge Drive in Sterling. Firefighters made entry and as they were investigating, a catastrophic explosion occurred, injuring several responders from LCFR, SVFC, and Fairfax. One firefighter was determined deceased on scene and several others were transported to local area hospitals for medical treatment. The scene is active with law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel and the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. The identity of the deceased is behind withheld pending notification of next of kin. We appreciate the continued support of the community and our public safety partners during this difficult time, and will provide updates as available.

02/17/2024

Keep the Loudoun County Fire & Rescue family in your prayers while they deal with this tragic LODD

Significant Incident Alert

We are currently following a significant incident in Loudoun County. What we can confirm is there was a house explosion that trapped and injured multiple firefighters. Once more factual information is obtained we will share.

Please keep the Brothers and Sisters of Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756 your thoughts and prayers.

11/23/2023

10/31/2023

The new Engine 428 at the shop, good shot of the new and old together. Thanks to Captain Cramer for sharing. Note the station name change on the rig, no more Seven Corners , the station is now known as Fort Buffalo (the station’s unofficial name for decades has been Buffalo Ridge but the official name was Seven Corners)

10/07/2023

Be the calm voice in the chaos, the heard but never seen, the First First Responder!

Today is the last day to submit an application to join our team!

Apply here: https://bit.ly/3RLP1vC

08/30/2023

Stay Safe

08/16/2023

Firefighters should always seek training opportunities beyond what is offered within their own department

08/16/2023

Child safety, you can never be to safe

We know it’s almost back to school time! And with that, you may consider it a tradition to post pictures of your kiddo’s first day of school holding a chalkboard sign.

Remember to stay mindful of the information you share because you may be revealing too much personal information about your child(ren). The more information you put out there, the easier it is for someone to pretend to know them – including predators and scammers.

It’s best to keep personal information at a minimum, regardless of your privacy settings or who you may be friends with. Or this year, maybe opt for doing a simple “First Day of School” chalkboard sign instead.