Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756

01/06/2022

"As a 44 year old male I was quite shocked that that prognosis had been discovered . . . I credit the discovery of my cancer to the NFPA 1582 Physical." - Deputy Chief Corey Parker
Deputy Chief Parker shares his cancer story and how an annual physical helped save his life in this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/K-srATSXfFA

#FCancer #firefightercancer
International Association of Fire Fighters
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
IAFF 4th District Vice President Andrew Pantelis

"As a 44 year old male I was quite shocked that that prognosis had been discovered . . . I credit the discovery of my cancer to the NFPA 1582 Physical." - Deputy Chief Corey Parker
Deputy Chief Parker shares his cancer story and how an annual physical helped save his life in this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/K-srATSXfFA

#FCancer #firefightercancer
International Association of Fire Fighters
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
IAFF 4th District Vice President Andrew Pantelis

01/06/2022

•••BOX ALARM-WORKING FIRE••• Units operated at a working house fire in the 100 block of Sexton Ct in Sterling Park. Engine 11 had a single family dwelling with fire showing, Battalion Chief 1 had command.

01/03/2022

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness month. Cancer has been the #1 killer of firefighters over the past few years.

Local 3756 is dedicated in helping our members with early detection of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Early detection has had a great impact to help prevent and reverse potential future catastrophic events.

The past two years IAFF Locals in our region have seen incredible results from providing Union members cancer and cardiovascular screening programs. Individuals who never knew that they were living with a terminal condition were identified and saved. One company that is conducting these important services for IAFF Locals is National Diagnostic Services of NY (NDS). We are proud to announce that Local 3756 is working with National Diagnostic Service to provide ultrasound cancer screenings to our IAFF members and to other LCFR system members.

The ultrasound screening includes an Echocardiogram, Carotid, Abdominal Aorta, Thyroid, Liver, Spleen, Kidney, Bladder, Testicular for males, and Exterior Pelvic scan for females.

Recent data provided to Local 3756 where NDS conducted this type of screening in Prince William County, Prince Georges County, City of Baltimore, Anna Arundel county and Philadelphia, identified a high number of unknown health conditions. With that important information it provided those members an opportunity to seek medical care and intervention.

NDS will be screening several hundred our members for the next two weeks.

01/01/2022

Today marks 14 years since we lost Brother Alex Keepers. Brother Keepers was on his way into work when he was involved in a fatal auto accident on the Point of Rocks bridge. The years may have passed, but his memory is still with us every day. He is truly missed but not forgotten. It is our honor to carry on his legacy of dedication, pride, and commitment to the fire service.

Today marks 14 years since we lost Brother Alex Keepers. Brother Keepers was on his way into work when he was involved in a fatal auto accident on the Point of Rocks bridge. The years may have passed, but his memory is still with us every day. He is truly missed but not forgotten. It is our honor to carry on his legacy of dedication, pride, and commitment to the fire service.

12/30/2021

Do you know the power of a closed door?

Closing the door not only blocks the smoke but it also keeps out the heat. A closed door can mean reducing 1,000 degrees down to 100 degrees. During a fire this is a life or death difference.

#CloseTheDoor #CloseBeforeYouDoze

12/30/2021

•••BOX ALARM-WORKING FIRE••• Units are operating at a working house fire in the 300 block of Williamsburg Rd in Sterling Park. Engine Co. 11 is on scene with a working garage fire in a single family home.

12/29/2021

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
If you suspect you might be infected with COVID-19, please do not visit the emergency room for a COVID-19 test. Instead seek out a community testing site or a home test kit. Inova Emergency Departments are prioritizing patients with medical conditions requiring emergency care and those with critical illness. We strongly discourage patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms from coming to the emergency room so we may preserve resources for those in our community with emergent medical needs.

We are working to set up a community testing site – follow us on social media for details.

12/26/2021

700 N. Watford Ct in Sterling Park.

Fairfax County Professional Firefighters & Paramedics

12/26/2021

•••BOX ALARM-WORKING FIRE••• Units are operating at a working house fire in the 700 block of N. Watford Ct in Sterling Park. Engine Co. 11 is on scene of a single family dwelling with fire showing.

12/26/2021

Gone but not forgotten brother.

Gone but not forgotten brother.

12/26/2021

12/25/2021

Wishing you a safe and Merry Christmas

Wishing you a safe and Merry Christmas

12/23/2021

It is with profound sadness that we inform you that our Brother, colleague, and friend Battalion Chief Chris Morlan has passed away this morning from complications of COVID-19.

Our Brother fought hard and we grieve as a family. We had prayed this day would never come. We will continue to support each other and stand together to support the Morlan family

We are keenly aware of the dangers of our profession. Each day we hope that God would continue to look over and protect us. Each day we put on our uniform, with the hope that each of our brothers and sisters would safely return home. Today tragedy has befallen our family. A day we hoped would never come. We must stand together and support each other to support the Morlan family and those that are closest to them.

We will post additional information as it becomes available. Please keep Brother Morlan’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Take a moment to reflect, hold your loved one's close, and please stay safe and protect one another.

The family is requesting privacy and no contact at this time.

12/21/2021

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of 20-year member Richard E. “Cat” Blankenship, Jr. Rich died earlier this evening after a year-long battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with his wife Charlie, their children, the entire Blankenship family, and friends.

The family is requesting privacy and no contact at this time. Details regarding arrangements will be posted when they become available.

12/17/2021

Loudoun County Fire Fighters Win Right to Collectively Bargain - IAFF

“I am very proud of our Loudoun brothers and sisters for their hard work on this issue,” says 4th District Vice President Andrew Pantelis. “They stayed focused and made sure the ordinance contained solid collective bargaining language. Now our Loudoun County members will be able to take their rightful seat at the table to bargain for wages, benefits and working conditions.”

Loudoun Career, VA Local 3756 members and other Loudoun County employees now have the right to collectively bargain. The majority of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of an ordinance granting those rights on December 7. “I am very proud of our Loudoun brothers and sisters for ...

12/16/2021

Journal Article Published Addresses Effects of Crew Size on Firefighter Health and Safety | UL's FSRI – Fire Safety Research Institute

The 2008 Meadowood Report (http://iaff3756.org/meadowoodct/Meadowood%20Court%20Significant%20Injury%20Investigative%20Report.PDF)
identified the need for 4 person apparatus for safe and effective firefighting. This study just reinforces again the long and overdue need for 4 person engines in Loudoun County.

Fire department leaders are encouraged to review the findings detailed in the Effects of Crew Size on Firefighter Health and Safety peer-reviewed journal article published in the International Fire Service Journal of Leadership and Management.

12/16/2021

•••BOX ALARM-WORKING FIRE••• Units are operating at a working house fire in the 42500 block of Longacre Dr in South Riding. Engine 19 is on scene with a working fire on the second floor.

12/13/2021

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and IAFF Local 3756 teamed up again for the annual Toys for Tots toy drive. The past two years have been difficult collecting due to COVID so we have been doing an online fund drive and then purchasing toys ourselves.

Thank you Ollie's in Sterling for helping us with this year's drive again. For more information and to donate online:
https://loudoun-va.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx

12/10/2021

There’s still time today to give the gift of life. https://www.inovabloodsaves.org/mobile/index.cfm?group=op&expand=26992&zc=20177.

There’s still time today to give the gift of life. https://www.inovabloodsaves.org/mobile/index.cfm?group=op&expand=26992&zc=20177.

12/08/2021

Four dogs rescued from Purcellville house fire

Four dogs rescued from Purcellville house fire

Loudoun County firefighters rescued four dogs from a Purcellville house fire on Monday and treated them on the scene with oxygen. Today, those dogs remain in "guarded" condition. The dramatic scene unfolded around 2:40 Monday

12/08/2021

Loudoun County passed the Collective Bargaining Ordinance! Some of the big wins for Loudoun's unions in this ordinance are Binding Arbitration, having a Labor Relations Administer, and adding Frederick County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, and Washington DC onto our list of comparators for future pay studies.

Thank you Chair Phyllis J. Randall , the Supervisors, their staff, and County staff for their hard work on passing this ordinance.

IAFF 4th District Vice President Andrew Pantelis International Association of Fire Fighters Virginia Professional Fire Fighters SEIU Virginia 512

Loudoun County passed the Collective Bargaining Ordinance! Some of the big wins for Loudoun's unions in this ordinance are Binding Arbitration, having a Labor Relations Administer, and adding Frederick County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, and Washington DC onto our list of comparators for future pay studies.

Thank you Chair Phyllis J. Randall , the Supervisors, their staff, and County staff for their hard work on passing this ordinance.

IAFF 4th District Vice President Andrew Pantelis International Association of Fire Fighters Virginia Professional Fire Fighters SEIU Virginia 512

12/07/2021

L3756 President John Myers currently speaking at the Loudoun County BOS meeting in support of the Collective Bargaining ordinance. The BOS will vote on the ordinance tonight.

L3756 President John Myers currently speaking at the Loudoun County BOS meeting in support of the Collective Bargaining ordinance. The BOS will vote on the ordinance tonight.

12/07/2021

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-our-neighbor-av-recover-from-a-house-fire.

12/06/2021

Christmas tree on fire

Keep those trees watered.

A dry Christmas tree quickly goes up in flames. (Video by US Consumer Product Safety Commission)

12/04/2021

'There could be no greater Christmas:' Mortgage of two DC fallen firefighters paid off

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Government
Chair Phyllis J. Randall
IAFF 4th District Vice President Andrew Pantelis
International Association of Fire Fighters
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters

The loved ones of two fallen firefighters in the DC-area received huge financial relief Friday thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The foundation announced it is paying off the mortgages of the fallen heroes who both died earlier this year. READ: 'Tell my family I love them': Fire Capt. Josh....

12/02/2021

•••MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM-WORKING FIRE••• First and Third Battalion units are operating at a working apartment fire with people trapped in the 800 block of Park Ave in Herndon, VA (Fairfax County). Command is on scene of a garden apartment with fire showing and reports of people trapped inside the building.

11/30/2021

•••BOX ALARM-WORKING FIRE••• Units are operating at a working townhouse fire in the 46800 block of Ironstone Ter in Sterling Park. Engine Co. 11 is on scene of an end unit townhouse with fire showing. Battalion Chief 1 has requested a RIT task force.

11/28/2021

11/25/2021

•••BOX ALARM-WORKING FIRE••• Units are operating at a working house fire in the 13400 block of Wilt Store Rd in Lucketts. Engine Co. 10 is on scene of a 2 story single family dwelling with fire showing.

11/25/2021

•••BOX ALARM-WORKING FIRE••• Units are operating at a working house fire in the 22900 block of Minerva Dr in Ashburn. Engine Co. 9 is on scene with a small fire on the 2nd floor.

Units: E609, E619, E623, PE627, R635, TL619, TL606, M609, EMS601, SAF601, BC601, BC603, O600

11/25/2021

Photos from Kirkpatrick Farms Fire Station 27's post

11/20/2021

•••BOX ALARM-WORKING FIRE••• Units are operating at a working house fire in the 11500 block of Scott Morgan Ln in Lovettsville. Engine Co. 12 is on scene with fire showing from a single family dwelling.

11/20/2021

Another great example of why you should keep your bedroom doors closed.

Another great example of why you should keep your bedroom doors closed.

11/17/2021

Some good news. On December 2, the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections will hold a hearing on workers' compensation. They will also consider HR. 2499, the Federal Fire Fighters Fairness Act, (introduced by Rep. Carbajal) which currently has 95 co-sponsors. This legislation, as you know, would provide a presumption that certain firefighter illnesses are job-related.

Please make sure you engage your members and ask them to contact their House Representatives and ask them to co-sponsor HR 2499 if they are not currently a co-sponsor. The more support we can show the Committee on this important legislation, the better chance we have of the Bill being marked up sometime next year.

#iafffedfire

11/14/2021

•••BOX ALARM-WORKING FIRE••• Units are operating at a working house fire in the 42200 block of Wythridge Ct in Arcola. Engine Co. 9 is on scene of a two story single family dwelling with fire showing from the rear.