Sterling Volunteer Fire Company

08/19/2024

The first day of school for Loudoun County Public Schools is Thursday, Aug 22nd. Watch for increased pedestrian traffic, school buses, and vehicle traffic. Do your part to keep our students safe!

08/16/2024

Happy 58th Birthday SVFC!

On August 16, 1966, Engine Company 11 was chartered in Sterling Park. The original Ford/LaFrance engine was housed in the barn, formerly part of the Edwards Dairy Farm, on W Holly Ave. Initially an all volunteer company with one station and soon running multiple engines, Sterling expanded to a second station, becoming the first multi-station company in Loudoun. As demand for service grew Sterling led the way to what is now the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue by hiring the first paid firefighter in the county. Today, over 100 volunteers spend hundreds of hours each week maintaining and staffing an engine and ladder truck alongside our LCFR partners. Together we honor those who have gone before us by continuing to offer the highest quality fire protection to the citizens, businesses, and visitors to Sterling.

If you'd like to be part of the next 58 years visit joinsterlingfire.org

08/15/2024

There is nothing more impactful than saving a life. Kudos to these first responders for their lifesaving actions! What a wonderful story!

08/10/2024

Happy 80th to Smokey Bear! And here’s to his message of fire safety, which in our area for instance applies to helping prevent mulch and other outside fires.

Cheers to Smokey Bear on his 80th birthday! 🥳 For eight decades, Smokey has been inspiring people around the world to practice wildfire safety. Sparky The Fire Dog is proud to reunite with Smokey to celebrate their shared mission of safety. Join us in honoring Smokey’s incredible legacy and their enduring friendship!

08/09/2024

WIPERS ON, LIGHTS ON: 🌧️🚗💡 Just a reminder to do the bright thing and turn your headlights on when driving in the rain. This will help keep everyone safe on the roads, and it's the law in Virginia. https://bit.ly/2SLz0pz

08/06/2024

The SVFC is out in our communities tonight for National Night Out! We are at Sugarland Run HOA Community, Mirror Ridge HOA, and we have already visited CountrySide, VA and Cascades Community Association! We hope we got to see you!

Big thank you to our partners at Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad!

08/03/2024

Come visit us at the Livin' it Up in Loudoun event today at the Dulles Towncenter mall. We will be here until 5pm today!

08/01/2024

Welcome back sir! Great to see you back!

Today’s a very special day for our Fire and Rescue family! After a long and extensive recovery, Lieutenant Chris Kerkstra has returned to work and is the officer assigned to Engine 619 (Dulles South) today! Lt. Kerkstra sustained significant injuries during the February 16, 2024, catastrophic home explosion on Silver Ridge Drive in Sterling that took the life of fellow firefighter Trevor Brown and injured several others.

Please join us in welcoming Lt. Kerkstra back to work!

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

08/01/2024

SVFC volunteers on Tower 611 are part of this large incident response. Additionally, SVFC support services have responded with U611 to provide hydration support.

INCIDENT ALERT: At approximately 8:36 p.m., the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a gas leak inside a commercial building in the 22400 block of Sous Vide Lane in Sterling. Fire and Rescue units from Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority arrived on scene and confirmed the leak was ammonia and observed numerous patients who had been exposed. As of this writing, 26 patients have been transported to area hospitals, with four of those experiencing significant symptoms. Multiple others continue to be evaluated on scene. Loudoun County’s Office of Emergency Management is on scene assisting those impacted. More information will be provided as available. Expect a continued public safety presence in the area.

07/23/2024

Work continues on the new Brush 611 at Vengeant Apparatus

07/12/2024

The SVFC Thursday Crew congratulates member Chris Sciortino for his recent Gold Life Award, signifying 15 years of SVFC service to the community. To show their appreciation for Chris, the crew presented him with a signed wall art piece. Big thank you to Jamco Graphics & Engraving for making the piece!

07/10/2024

The Sterling Volunteer Fire Company is proud to announce that the Center for Public Safety Excellence and Commission on Professional Credentialing® has just awarded Sterling's Fire Chief, David Short, the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer on July 10, 2024. Following an extensive peer review process, this designation recognizes demonstrated excellence in seven measured components: experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement, and technical competence.

Meeting these stringent requirements will allow Chief Short to bring a higher level of professionalism and service to Sterling, Loudoun County, and the surrounding Northern Virginia area.

07/06/2024

We had a wonderful view of the fireworks last night while on standby!

07/01/2024

The Fourth of July is quickly approaching! If you choose to use fireworks, know the risks, proceed with caution, and follow these tips! 🎆

Visit Loudoun.gov/fireworks for a list of event information, approved fireworks stands in Loudoun County, and additional safety tips.

06/29/2024

We had a great view of the Star Spangled Sterling fireworks!
Thanks Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Servicess.

06/25/2024

Congrats to all the graduates!

06/24/2024

We wanted to share this story to highlight how the app what3words can help rescuers find you quickly.

06/22/2024

Hot one today and tomorrow! Stay safe Sterling. Avoid the heat if you can, and hydrate often.

06/21/2024

Today (and last night) ((and again today…Saturday)) the SVFC with Canteen 611 was supporting the search and rescue efforts of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, the Virginia State Police, and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, along with LCFR’s REHAB 623. We were providing hydration to searchers operating in high heat conditions.

First responders are not the only people who need to hydrate on these hot days. Stay inside if you can, pace yourself if you must be outside, and hydrate well. Call 911 if you believe you or someone with you is experiencing a heat emergency.

If this kind of support to the community sparks your interest, join us! Learn more at join.sterlingfire.org!

06/21/2024

Latest update.

UPDATE (6/22/24 @ 9:28 am): We are still searching for Edward Lane. If you think you see/have seen Mr. Lane, or have any information that may help us locate him, please call the LCSO at (703) 777-1021.

LATEST (06/21/24 @ 12:55 p.m.): We are still looking for Edward Lane, a 78-year-old man with dementia, who went missing yesterday afternoon in the 19000 block of Youngs Cliff Road in Sterling. We're asking the public to please remain on the lookout for Mr. Lane.

If you think you see/have seen Mr. Lane, or have any information that may help us locate him, please call the LCSO at (703) 777-1021.

(Posted: 06/21/24 @ 8:10 a.m.)
UPDATE: The search for Edward Lane continues this morning, and there continues to be a heavy police presence in the 19000 block of Youngs Cliff Road in Sterling.

We’re seeking information on Edward's whereabouts and asking neighbors in the area to check their security/Ring cameras. If you have any outbuildings on your property, please check those areas as well.

If you have any information, please call LCSO at (703) 777-1021.

(Original Post: 06/20/24 @ 7:25 p.m.)
MISSING: The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 78-year-old man with dementia from Sterling.

Edward Lane was last seen around 3 PM this afternoon on the 19000 block of Youngs Cliff Road in Sterling. Lane has difficulty walking and possibly wandered into the wooden area nearby. He was last seen wearing khaki cargo shorts, a white shirt, and brown moccasin shoes.

If you have any information, you are asked to contact the LCSO at (703) 777-1021.

06/21/2024

The SVFC was proud to recognize four new members on Thursday at the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue combined graduation ceremony for recent graduates from fire school and/or EMT. Congratulations to Firefighters Thomas, Amaya, Cahill, and Dan (not pictured), shown here with Chief Short. If you'd like to find out more about how you can follow in their footsteps, visit join.sterlingfire.org

06/21/2024

Please be advised the search for this missing senior is still underway. Police helicopter is assisting multiple police and fire and rescue. Broad Run Farms area.

UPDATE (06/21/24 @ 8:10 a.m.): The search for Edward Lane continues this morning, and there continues to be a heavy police presence in the 19000 block of Youngs Cliff Road in Sterling.

We’re seeking information on Edward's whereabouts and asking neighbors in the area to check their security/Ring cameras. If you have any outbuildings on your property, please check those areas as well.

If you have any information, please call LCSO at (703) 777-1021.

(Original Post: 06/20/24 @ 7:25)
MISSING: The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 78-year-old man with dementia from Sterling.

Edward Lane was last seen around 3 PM this afternoon on the 19000 block of Youngs Cliff Road in Sterling. Lane has difficulty walking and possibly wandered into the wooden area nearby. He was last seen wearing khaki cargo shorts, a white shirt, and brown moccasin shoes.

If you have any information, you are asked to contact the LCSO at (703) 777-1021.

06/19/2024

Chief Webber covers the Sterling area, and is a friend to SVFC and many of our members. Please consider helping via one of the many options available from the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756.

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the fire and rescue dads who are serving their communities today and every day, and to dads everywhere. In particular, though, this year, we are thinking of those for whom this Father's Day is a tough one. For those who today are remembering a fallen firefighter--our hearts are with you today and every day. We honor their service.

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System

06/15/2024

What a way to end the school year! Friday Crew dropped by Sugarland Elementary School during their end-of-year picnic this evening to cool the kids off a little. Great job by Friday crew, the kids (big and small) were VERY happy!

06/14/2024

Work on the new Brush 611 is underway at Vengeant Apparatus.

06/12/2024

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church invited the SVFC to their end of the school year picnic to provide a little fun and refreshment for the students.