08/17/2023
Congratulations to Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company on 100 years!
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Come see how volunteering as a firefighter, EMT or administrative member can Open New Doors for you. We also provide various benefits.
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Make a difference in your community by becoming a volunteer firefighter, EMT, or administrative member. No experience necessary and we provide all training at NO COST to the volunteer. Visit us at www.OpenNewDoors.org or call/text (571) 442-2801 for more information.
08/15/2023
With many people preparing to return to college, we thought we would tell you about a great benefit for our volunteer members . . . tuition reimbursement!
Volunteer members can qualify for up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually, up to a $16,000 lifetime maximum. They need to be active members in good standing and have met the minimum points requirement for the year prior to the tuition reimbursement request.
You can learn more about volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and our many benefits for members at https://opennewdoors.org/
08/15/2023
Our volunteer members with the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company had a busy night this past weekend in a great way.
Congratulations to Firefighter Smith who was released as an Engine Driver!
Best wishes to Probationary Firefighter Holesapple as she goes off to college.
08/15/2023
Thank you to everyone that came out and donated! The real winners of this friendly competition is .
And the winner of the Inova Blood Donor Services “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive is LC-CFRS!
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office put up a good fight, and we’re thankful to everyone who came out and donated! The real winners are the community and those saved by this donation.
Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
08/15/2023
Our volunteer and career members work together to ensure the citizens of receive the best Fire and Rescue services.
Junior member Alexandra Aymard, who is currently in fire fighter class, is getting tips from career staff on donning fire fighting gear.
08/10/2023
Time is running out. Apply to join our team!
Tomorrow (8/11) is the last day to apply for the Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Specialist position! This position works with the 15 volunteer fire and rescue companies to assist them with recruitment and retention of volunteer members.
Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3Ohl9nn
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08/09/2023
Here is another way for you to give back to the community! Donating blood helps to save lives. In Loudoun County it is even more important because we carry blood donated through Inova and can provide it on emergency scenes increasing the chances of survival.
There’s still time to register for the “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive! Join us this Friday, August 11, 2023, and enjoy sweet treats from Kona Ice of South Riding from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. hosted by the Loudoun First Responders Foundation! Visit bit.ly/Badges2023 to sign up for a time slot.
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Inova Blood Donor Services
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08/06/2023
It is a beautiful day and the volunteers at Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad are ready to serve!
Unit checks - Done. Units cleaned - Done. Crew 1 ready for the day ahead.
Ready to join the team? Check us out at www.joinsterlingrescue.org.
08/04/2023
Our state of the art Wellness Center and amazing staff that provide important wellness trainings for members are one of the biggest benefits we have for our volunteers.
08/03/2023
Thank you for everyone that came out for our 15 volunteer Fire and Rescue companies were out and having a great time interacting with !
08/03/2023
Congratulations to the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad members of the month!
We are so happy to have these two exceptional volunteers as members with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.
08/03/2023
Thank you for everyone that came out for our 15 volunteer Fire and Rescue companies were out and having a great time interacting with !
08/03/2023
Thank you for everyone that came out for our 15 volunteer Fire and Rescue companies were out and having a great time interacting with !
08/03/2023
Thank you for everyone that came out for our 15 volunteer Fire and Rescue companies were out and having a great time interacting with !
07/31/2023
We are hiring a new Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Specialist! This position works with the 15 volunteer fire and rescue companies to assist them with recruitment and retention of volunteer members. They also assist with System-wide recruitment efforts, recruitment marketing, and oversees recognition efforts and programs.
Come join our team!
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is a combination career/volunteer organization comprised of approximately 700 employees and 800 active operational and administrative volunteers. The Department is a growing organization that serves a large and diverse population located 30 miles northwest of Washingt...
07/29/2023
We just wrapped our New Volunteer Orientation for this month! Please join us in welcoming our 21 new volunteers from the 15 volunteer companies of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
07/29/2023
The current fire school class 23-2 stopped by and supported the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company pancake breakfast this morning! Keep up the great work recruits we can’t wait to see you serving Loudoun County!
We had a great morning with fire school class 23-2 this morning! Thanks for visiting pancake breakfast before you get to training this morning! LVFC has 15 recruits in this fire school class and 2 instructors volunteering - we are proud of you.
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
07/29/2023
It is our last day at the Loudoun County Fair! Come see us before it is too late. Today we have an ambulance and a ladder truck you can tour!
Also make sure you talk to us about volunteer and career opportunities!
Can’t make it to the Fair?
Learn more about volunteering at OpenNewDoors.org
Learn more about career opportunities at Loudoun.gov/FireCareers
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
07/28/2023
Come out and visit us today and tomorrow!
07/27/2023
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is ready for success recruiting and educating the public today at the Fair! See you there.
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07/27/2023
It is going to be a hot day at the Loudoun County Fair. Remember to follow these heat safety tips while you are there.
Come visit our booth at the Fair to learn more important fire and life safety tips and to learn about career and volunteer opportunities!
Can’t make it to the Fair?
Learn about Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System at opennewdoors.org
Learn about career opportunities at Loudoun.gov/firecareers
Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756 Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
07/26/2023
Thank you to everyone that came by and visited us at the Loudoun County Fair today. We will be here at the Fair through Saturday. Please stop by and say hi and learn about fire and life safety, and volunteer and career opportunities.
Can't make it to the Fair?
Learn more about Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System at https://opennewdoors.org/
Learn more about career opportunities with the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue at Loudoun.gov/FireCareers
07/26/2023
This is one of the many amazing things our volunteer members get to participate in. (In this case standing by in case someone needs emergency assistance.) To learn more about how you can serve come visit our booth at the Loudoun County Fair or visit our website, OpenNewDoors.org
07/25/2023
We are out at the Loudoun County Fair having a great time interacting with people. Come stop by to learn about Fire and Life Safety, and Volunteer and Career opportunities with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.
Can’t make it out today? We will be here through the close of the Fair on Saturday.
Learn more about volunteering at OpenNewDoors.org
Learn more about careers at Loudoun.gov/FireCareers
Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756 Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
07/25/2023
Congratulations to Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad Chief Harasek for being awarded the Northern Virginia EMS Council Regional Award for Outstanding Leadership. We are so fortunate to have her as a leader in the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.
The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) is honored to share that Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad Chief Kathy Harasek was selected as the winner of the Northern Virginia EMS Council Regional Award for Outstanding EMS Leadership. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the ability to organize, conduct, manage, problem solve and evaluate within their organization and, by exemplary leadership and administrative skills, improve the effectiveness, response, and delivery of EMS.
"Chief Harasek is very deserving of this award and exemplifies the essence of leadership at all levels within our System,” said Deputy Chief Todd Lupton. “She is a trusted voice in which many respect and seek her guidance on a regular basis. We are truly grateful for all of her contributions to Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad and the entire LC-CFRS."
Chief Harasek’s EMS career began with the United States Park Police, where she was a police officer, paramedic, and pilot within their aviation division. She eventually became in charge of the aviation unit, where she was not only responsible for the unit’s law enforcement activities, but also its rescue and EMS activities and its surveillance and dignitary protection assignments. She joined the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad in 2005 and has held numerous positions with the organization, to include Crew Chief, Captain, Deputy Chief, and eventually Chief. In addition to being an ALS provider for many years, Chief Harasek has also been a preceptor and ALS mentor to many ALS providers in the system. In 2017, she became an Education Coordinator and part-time instructor at the LC-CFRS Training Center and assisted with teaching basic certification programs and annual required trainings. In 2019, she was elected as Chief of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad and later selected as chair of the EMS Operations Committee as part of the LC-CFRS, where she serves on the system’s Executive Committee and regularly has both influence and an impact on the policies and direction of the Fire and Rescue System.
We are grateful for Chief Harasek’s continued leadership and knowledge of the Fire and Rescue System and her unwavering commitment to the Loudoun County community.
07/25/2023
Congratulations to all of our graduates!
07/20/2023
Congratulations to all of the graduates tonight!
Tonight we celebrate the achievements of many first responders who completed various levels of Firefighting 🚒, EMS 🚑and Advanced Life Support training. Congratulations and thank you for you many hours of dedication and hard work!
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
07/17/2023
Check out this great volunteer member spotlight of Paramedic/FF Francis Rath by Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad is one of 15 volunteer agencies that with the career agency Loudoun County Fire and Rescue make up the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.
Meet Our Members Monday!
07/14/2023
Our volunteer members are always working to improve their skills and ability to serve the community here in Loudoun County.
07/12/2023
Congratulations to Volunteer Firefighters Wilfong and Olguin on completing their probationary period and becoming firefighters!
06/26/2023
Mark your calendars for July 29 and August 26 to go to the Leesburg Farmers Market to meet our amazing volunteers with the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad, and learn about how you can become a volunteer with them or one of our 15 volunteer fire and rescue companies in Loudoun County!
Don't want to wait check out OpenNewDoors.org
06/26/2023
Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad has changed their non-emergency phone number. Their new number is (571) 258-3914. Please be advised, any, and all emergencies should still be called into 911.
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Our rescue squad phone number has changed. It is now, (571) 258-3914. Please be advised, any, and all emergency should still be called into 911.
06/22/2023
06/21/2023
One of the benefits to volunteering with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is having access to our Health and Wellness Center. Weight training, cardio, functional fitness, yoga room, and massage chairs are available to all volunteers upon completion of the Wellness Center orientation. Visit OpenNewDoors.org and learn more about how to get started with your local volunteer fire or rescue company!
06/19/2023
Thank you, Chief Myers for your 13 years of dedicated service as a volunteer Firefighter and EMT to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
06/17/2023
What an amazing and we’ll deserved award for Chief Harasek of Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad
On June 15, 2023, Sterling Rescue Chief Kathy Harasek received the Northern Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council Regional Award for
06/14/2023
We have opportunities for you to become a firefighter, EMT, administrative, or support services volunteer with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. See how joining your local fire or rescue company can for you!
Visit OpenNewDoors.org to learn more
06/14/2023
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Great time at the annual Firefighter Competition at the Loudoun County Fair. Congrats Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756 for winning the trophy this year! Great job Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue for coordinating and competing. Get involved! www.OpenNewDoors.org Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Check out this interview from Fox & Friends with Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD Firefighter/EMT Kailee Horvath who was just crowned Miss Virginia 2022!
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National EMS Week
EMS is most easily recognized when emergency vehicles are seen responding to emergency incidents. But EMS is much more than a ride to the hospital. It is a system of coordinated response and emergency medical care, involving multiple people and agencies. Loudoun County's EMS system is ready every day for every kind of emergency. (EMS.gov) Find out more www.OpenNewDoors.org @Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
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Loudoun County Fire-Rescue provides volunteer and career first responder coverage in Loudoun County. We are constantly recruiting persons who are interested in bettering themselves and their community by becoming a volunteer firefighter, EMT, or administrative member. No experience necessary and we provide all training at no cost to our career and volunteer personnel. We also provide various benefits such as tax waivers, college reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Volunteers run out of multiple stations throughout Loudoun County. This is a great opportunity for persons interested in the medical and public safety field, wish to improve their health, want to give back to their community, become a part of their community, or have a desire to make a difference in someone’s life.
Visit us at www.OpenNewDoors.org or call/text (571) 442-2801 for more information.
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This evening members of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company attended the graduation ceremony of Fire and EMS students that were enrolled in classes during Fall 2021. Included in tonight’s ceremony were seven Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company members.
LVFC graduates from Fire School 21-2 include
PFFs Rodrigo Mondragon, Ricardo Rodas, Patrick Carter, and Will Cawood.
LVFC graduates from the Fall 2021 EMT class include Captain Sarah Krueger, FF Alena Lightbody, and PFF Max Bennett.
PFF Max Bennett was named Top Student in the Fall EMT class by going above and beyond the minimum work needed to pass the course. On top of the course load PFF Bennet organized study sessions outside of class and helped ensure not only he understood the material but all his classmates did as well to help them succeed.
We are extremely proud of all our graduates who put in countless hours of both class time and additional studying over many months to successfully pass their respected courses.
We want to thank all the instructors who dedicated countless time to ensure the success of all students. Also special thank you to all their families and friends for supporting these students while they were in class.
Lastly, thank you to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue leadership, Chair Phyllis J. Randall, Loudoun County Government County Administer Hemstreet, and Town of Leesburg, Virginia District Supervisor Umstattd for attending tonight’s ceremony.
Congratulations to all graduates!
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Kelly Burk, Leesburg
LVFC graduates from Fire School 21-2 include
PFFs Rodrigo Mondragon, Ricardo Rodas, Patrick Carter, and Will Cawood.
LVFC graduates from the Fall 2021 EMT class include Captain Sarah Krueger, FF Alena Lightbody, and PFF Max Bennett.
PFF Max Bennett was named Top Student in the Fall EMT class by going above and beyond the minimum work needed to pass the course. On top of the course load PFF Bennet organized study sessions outside of class and helped ensure not only he understood the material but all his classmates did as well to help them succeed.
We are extremely proud of all our graduates who put in countless hours of both class time and additional studying over many months to successfully pass their respected courses.
We want to thank all the instructors who dedicated countless time to ensure the success of all students. Also special thank you to all their families and friends for supporting these students while they were in class.
Lastly, thank you to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue leadership, Chair Phyllis J. Randall, Loudoun County Government County Administer Hemstreet, and Town of Leesburg, Virginia District Supervisor Umstattd for attending tonight’s ceremony.
Congratulations to all graduates!
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Kelly Burk, Leesburg
Congratulations to our partners Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad for celebrating 70 years of service to the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and Loudoun County.
We are fortunate to have Co. 13 provide emergency service along side us every day.
Here’s to 70 more!
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
We are fortunate to have Co. 13 provide emergency service along side us every day.
Here’s to 70 more!
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
As we continue to highlight our female members for , today's member spotlight is on Brittany Papaleo.
Brittany joined the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company as an administrative member in January of 2018. Since then, she has taken the lead on countless fundraising events. Brittany worked to revamp our pancake breakfasts and worked alongside our admin group to implement a drive-through so we could still host pancake breakfasts safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrative members like Brittany enable us to interact with the community beyond just 911 calls.
We are thankful to have like Brittany as apart of our company and family!
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Brittany joined the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company as an administrative member in January of 2018. Since then, she has taken the lead on countless fundraising events. Brittany worked to revamp our pancake breakfasts and worked alongside our admin group to implement a drive-through so we could still host pancake breakfasts safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrative members like Brittany enable us to interact with the community beyond just 911 calls.
We are thankful to have like Brittany as apart of our company and family!
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
As we continue to celebrate , today’s feature will also go along with our series!
Terri Fiske was the first female firefighter in the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company. She was a third generation firefighter - Her grandfather, C W Fiske was a member of the LVFC in the 1930's and formed the first "First Aid Squad' within the fire company. Her father J W "Billy" Fiske became a member in the late 1950's after helping organize the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad. Billy Fiske went on to earn the rank of Chief and then Life Member within the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company. Terri's mother, Rose Fiske was a charter member and President of the LVFC Ladies Auxiliary as well as a Life Member. Terri Served in the fire company from 1975 until 1981.
Black and White photo of Terri at the 1976 Goose Creek Country Club Fire, to the left of Sonny Danner in the white coat.
Color photo of Terri (far right) receiving instructions at a large barn converted to a house in 1977
We are thankful for Terri and all the who paved the way for women in the fire service today!
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for both operational and administrative membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
The Lost history of the Leesburg Volunteers
Terri Fiske was the first female firefighter in the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company. She was a third generation firefighter - Her grandfather, C W Fiske was a member of the LVFC in the 1930's and formed the first "First Aid Squad' within the fire company. Her father J W "Billy" Fiske became a member in the late 1950's after helping organize the Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad. Billy Fiske went on to earn the rank of Chief and then Life Member within the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company. Terri's mother, Rose Fiske was a charter member and President of the LVFC Ladies Auxiliary as well as a Life Member. Terri Served in the fire company from 1975 until 1981.
Black and White photo of Terri at the 1976 Goose Creek Country Club Fire, to the left of Sonny Danner in the white coat.
Color photo of Terri (far right) receiving instructions at a large barn converted to a house in 1977
We are thankful for Terri and all the who paved the way for women in the fire service today!
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for both operational and administrative membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
The Lost history of the Leesburg Volunteers
March is and throughout the month we will highlight all the amazing women we have in our department.
Today’s highlight is Firefighter Dani Gorsky. FF Gorsky has been a member of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company for going on two years since joining in January 2020. After successfully completing Firefighter 1 and 2 in fall of 2020 and EMT in June of 2021, Dani was given her black shield making her a fully released firefighter.
We are thankful for FF Gorsky and all our for serving the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and Loudoun County.
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Today’s highlight is Firefighter Dani Gorsky. FF Gorsky has been a member of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company for going on two years since joining in January 2020. After successfully completing Firefighter 1 and 2 in fall of 2020 and EMT in June of 2021, Dani was given her black shield making her a fully released firefighter.
We are thankful for FF Gorsky and all our for serving the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and Loudoun County.
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
March is and throughout the month we will highlight all the amazing women we have in our department.
We are kicking the series off today on by highlighting Sarah “Red” Krueger. Sarah has been in the fire rescue system for 13 years. Red is also the first female fire officer in the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company, being promoted to Lieutenant in 2016 and currently holding the position of Captain. She also serves as Secretary on the administrative side.
We are thankful for Captain Krueger and all our for serving the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and Loudoun County.
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
We are kicking the series off today on by highlighting Sarah “Red” Krueger. Sarah has been in the fire rescue system for 13 years. Red is also the first female fire officer in the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company, being promoted to Lieutenant in 2016 and currently holding the position of Captain. She also serves as Secretary on the administrative side.
We are thankful for Captain Krueger and all our for serving the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and Loudoun County.
Are you interested in serving the community? We are always accepting new applications for membership. For more information visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
In the month of February, members of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue staff responded to 316 emergency calls for service. Company 1/20 units responded to an average of 11.3 total calls per day within the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and throughout Loudoun County. EMS calls accounted for 61% of the call volume while 39% were fire related incidents. Fire related incidents included 19 reported structure fires, 41 automatic alarms, and 26 vehicle accidents.
To the put our current call volume into perspective, 20 years ago LVFC averaged around 1,200-1,300 calls per year. The 2022 call volume, within two months, is already over half of the yearly average 20 years ago. With this increased call volume comes increased wear and tear on our apparatus. This not only increases maintenance cost but also shortens the life span of our apparatus. The community’s continued support helps offset the significant rising costs we face each year.
Are you interested in serving your community? We are always accepting new memberships which include both operational and administrate positions. Learn more at leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
LCFR Rescue Company 20, Town of Leesburg
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Kelly Burk, Leesburg
To the put our current call volume into perspective, 20 years ago LVFC averaged around 1,200-1,300 calls per year. The 2022 call volume, within two months, is already over half of the yearly average 20 years ago. With this increased call volume comes increased wear and tear on our apparatus. This not only increases maintenance cost but also shortens the life span of our apparatus. The community’s continued support helps offset the significant rising costs we face each year.
Are you interested in serving your community? We are always accepting new memberships which include both operational and administrate positions. Learn more at leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc
LCFR Rescue Company 20, Town of Leesburg
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Kelly Burk, Leesburg
This week’s post is dedicated to Chief JB Anderson II. Chief Anderson served the and for over 50 years and trained countless new firefighters throughout the state.
Chief Anderson joined the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company in 1966, and a few months later, left town to serve four years in the Air Force as a nuclear bomb technician with the 509th Bomb Wing of the 8th Air Force. He had the distinction of being one of a the very few who had ever diffused a live nuclear bomb. A B-52 bomber had returned to base with a live device that had accidentally armed itself and J.B. was called on to make it safe.
After being discharged in 1970, Chief Anderson returned to Leesburg and to the fire company. In 1975 and 1976, J.B. was elected Captain 1; Assistant Chief in 1977, then Chief from 1978 through 1980. JB became a Fire Marshal with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and started work as “FM-4,” under O.R. Dube’ in 1980. In 1981, he was the Assistant Chief, then Captain from 1982 through 1984. In 1992 and 1993, he was elected Assistant Chief. J.B. served as the Company parliamentarian on and off for over forty years and was a Company Photographer, taking thousands of photos and videos of Company operations.
During his time in the Company, JB has had a hand in almost every aspect of our operation. With fifty-two years of service, he still regularly attended company meetings until his health began to decline. His knowledge of the Fire Company history has been invaluable in piecing our heritage together. He is responsible for saving over one thousand important Company documents; including meeting minutes, by-laws, newspaper clippings and photos, from as far back as 1925. His work on our history has been instrumental in allowing us move forward with documenting and publishing our legacy. J.B. was a recipient of many awards but one of his proudest moments came in 2017, when the Fire Company honored him by dedicating the new Pierce Mfg Enforcer engine in his name.
Chief Anderson passed away in the summer of 2020 but the legacy he left behind still goes strong today. We will never forget the time and dedication he gave to the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company and community for over 50 years.
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Town of Leesburg, Virginia
Chief Anderson joined the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company in 1966, and a few months later, left town to serve four years in the Air Force as a nuclear bomb technician with the 509th Bomb Wing of the 8th Air Force. He had the distinction of being one of a the very few who had ever diffused a live nuclear bomb. A B-52 bomber had returned to base with a live device that had accidentally armed itself and J.B. was called on to make it safe.
After being discharged in 1970, Chief Anderson returned to Leesburg and to the fire company. In 1975 and 1976, J.B. was elected Captain 1; Assistant Chief in 1977, then Chief from 1978 through 1980. JB became a Fire Marshal with Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and started work as “FM-4,” under O.R. Dube’ in 1980. In 1981, he was the Assistant Chief, then Captain from 1982 through 1984. In 1992 and 1993, he was elected Assistant Chief. J.B. served as the Company parliamentarian on and off for over forty years and was a Company Photographer, taking thousands of photos and videos of Company operations.
During his time in the Company, JB has had a hand in almost every aspect of our operation. With fifty-two years of service, he still regularly attended company meetings until his health began to decline. His knowledge of the Fire Company history has been invaluable in piecing our heritage together. He is responsible for saving over one thousand important Company documents; including meeting minutes, by-laws, newspaper clippings and photos, from as far back as 1925. His work on our history has been instrumental in allowing us move forward with documenting and publishing our legacy. J.B. was a recipient of many awards but one of his proudest moments came in 2017, when the Fire Company honored him by dedicating the new Pierce Mfg Enforcer engine in his name.
Chief Anderson passed away in the summer of 2020 but the legacy he left behind still goes strong today. We will never forget the time and dedication he gave to the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company and community for over 50 years.
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Town of Leesburg, Virginia
Today’s post brings together a snapshot from 1929 and 2018.
In 2018 we had the opportunity to recreate a picture taken in 1929 to commemorate our 215th Anniversary.
The top half of the picture taken in 1929 features Leesburg Firefighters standing with the newly delivered 1929 Seagrave Fire Apparatus Engine housed at the downtown firehouse built in 1927. The bottom half of the picture taken in 2018 features members of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company with the same 1929 Seagrave Engine at the same location of the downtown firehouse. With some creative editing, the 2018 photo was able to be edited to include the same backdrop as the 1929 photo.
To add onto our post we also have a LVFC history trivia question to go along with this picture.
Do you know the location where our fire station built in 1927 used to stand in downtown Leesburg? Bonus points if you can tell us what stands there today!
**hint - the location is on the same street as Fire Station 1 stands today but a little ways to the East.
Are you interested in serving your community? Visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc to learn more about how you can become a part of our 218 years and counting of service to the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and Loudoun County.
The Lost history of the Leesburg Volunteers
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
In 2018 we had the opportunity to recreate a picture taken in 1929 to commemorate our 215th Anniversary.
The top half of the picture taken in 1929 features Leesburg Firefighters standing with the newly delivered 1929 Seagrave Fire Apparatus Engine housed at the downtown firehouse built in 1927. The bottom half of the picture taken in 2018 features members of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company with the same 1929 Seagrave Engine at the same location of the downtown firehouse. With some creative editing, the 2018 photo was able to be edited to include the same backdrop as the 1929 photo.
To add onto our post we also have a LVFC history trivia question to go along with this picture.
Do you know the location where our fire station built in 1927 used to stand in downtown Leesburg? Bonus points if you can tell us what stands there today!
**hint - the location is on the same street as Fire Station 1 stands today but a little ways to the East.
Are you interested in serving your community? Visit https://www.leesburgfire.org/join-lvfc to learn more about how you can become a part of our 218 years and counting of service to the Town of Leesburg, Virginia and Loudoun County.
The Lost history of the Leesburg Volunteers
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue
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