Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad

12/16/2024

You know what we think would make the Grinch happy? Becoming a Sterling Rescue volunteer and helping people in the community! Join us! https://sterlingrescue.org/join/ (Also, did you know the Grinch wore sneakers?)

12/14/2024

This week we have been happy to host The Grinch” on one of our vehicles converted to his sleigh! The Grinch will be in great company as he joins Santa during his nightly runs through the Sterling neighborhoods! Follow the nightly routes!
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company

12/13/2024

Head out to say hello to Santa and the Grinch!

Tonight (Friday, Dec 13 😲) Santa will leave the North Pole at 6pm and soon after try to visit the areas around Ashby Ponds, Stonegate, Potomac Green, One Loudoun, Central Park (One Loudoun), University Heights, and Kincora.

Proposed route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1FsEO03hiPVBI3vgvpJUqxhzbuRM__LQ

The link for tracking Santa during each event will be www.glympse.com/!SterlingSanta
You do not need to install the app, just open this link in a web browser.

Details can be found at sterlingfire.org/santa including links to proposed routes, coverage areas, and the full schedule.

Follow the Facebook Event for today at: facebook.com/events/440762705712420
Be sure to click “Interested” or “Going” so you can get notified of any changes, and be sure to invite your friends and neighbors!

We will make every attempt to follow the route shown, however, we may have to make last minute unannounced deviations to the route based on time, accessibility, etc.

For everybody’s safety, please DO NOT attempt to follow Santa around in your vehicle. The streets are often congested with parked cars, there are people lined up to see Santa (including excited children), and Santa needs plenty of room and visibility to move around safely.

12/06/2024

Remembering Charlie today!

One year ago today we lost our beloved chaplain Charlie Grant. The impact he had on our company carries on today as we strive to live up to his example of selfless and heartfelt service.

12/03/2024

Sterling Rescue's Chief recently noted that, "there is no greater gift than sharing our gifts and talents with others." For Giving Tuesday, consider a donation to those volunteers spending countless hours of training and service so they can share their gifts and talents when our community needs them. Donations will help us with equipment, operational supplies, training, and apparatus (https://sterlingrescue.org/donate/). If you want to share YOUR gifts and talents with others this giving season, join us (https://sterlingrescue.org/join/)!

12/02/2024

Yesterday was the 50th year following the TWA crash on Mt Weather. That day, Sterling Rescue responded along with many other agencies from Loudoun and Clark Counties to the event. Sterling Rescue responded with an ambulance and our heavy rescue/crash truck. Members from Sterling Rescue would spend several days on the site assisting.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad!

10/31/2024

Drivers please be aware there will likely be more pedestrians (and maybe some ghosts) on the roads and in unexpected places. Be alert for trick-or-treaters and other pedestrians. Watch for young trick-or-treaters in unexpected places. Children may be unaware of traffic and dart into the street unexpectedly. Have a safe and fun Halloween!

10/28/2024

October 28th is National First Responders Day! Thank you to all our volunteer first responders at SVRS and across the country! A great way to support first responder organizations is to become a first responder! Join us today! Find out more at https://sterlingrescue.org/join/,

10/28/2024

https://sterlingrescue.org/svrs-supports-48th-annual-marine-corp-marathon/

This weekend, SVRS assisted in the 48th Annual Marine Corp Marathon. We have provided support for Arlington County with this event since 1995. This year

10/24/2024

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. To celebrate this safety awareness month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging drivers to slow down and be alert for pedestrians. Read more at https://sterlingrescue.org/october-is-national-pedestrian-safety-month/.

10/23/2024

After a thorough investigation by the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO), charges have been filed in the February home explosion at 347 Silver Ridge Dr. in Sterling which resulted in the death of Sterling Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown, significant injuries to eleven first responders and $2.5 Million in damages.

The origin and cause investigation determined the explosion on Friday, February 16, 2024, was the result of a leak involving a 500-gallon underground propane tank; uncontained propane migrated into and around the structure and was ignited by an unknown ignition source. On Monday, October 21, 2024, findings from the LCFR-FMO investigation were presented to the Loudoun County Circuit Court Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment of Roger Bentley, a former employee of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. – Leesburg – Fairfax Petroleum Service’s (Southern States), on charges of:

🔘 Involuntary Manslaughter (§ 18.2-36.)
🔘 Unlawful release of hazardous materials, namely, liquified petroleum gas (Propane), Sections 27-100 and 27-97 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, incorporating section 5003.3 of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, as amended.
🔘 Unlawful failure to maintain required records of an unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials, namely, liquified petroleum gas (Propane), VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code 5003.3.1.1
🔘 Unlawful failure to control or mitigate the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials, namely, liquified petroleum gas (Propane) VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code 5003.3.1.2

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System encourages Loudoun residents to be safe when utilizing propane on your property. Follow these basic safety tips and remember if you smell gas, evacuate, and call 911!

✅ Have your propane system and appliances installed, inspected, serviced, and repaired by your propane retailer or a qualified professional.
✅ Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and understand the warnings concerning the system and appliances.
✅ Avoid running out of propane as that may create a serious safety hazard. An inspection is likely required to be completed by your retailer or a qualified professional before turning the gas back on.
✅ Check VA Miss Utility 811 to locate underground gas lines and tanks to avoid damaging them when digging or working on the premises. Protect all valves and gauges from the elements or insects by keeping them well covered.
How to Identify a Propane Leak:
✅ Listen for hissing or blowing sounds and look for blowing dirt or dying vegetation.
✅ If you smell a rotten-egg-like odor, you may have a propane leak.
If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak:
✅ Stop what you’re doing and leave the area immediately. If you're inside, get out immediately. If you're outside, leave the area quickly.
✅ Call 911 and your propane retailer. From a safe location, away from the building, call 911 and wait for crews to arrive. Do not return to the building or area until a qualified professional determines it is safe to do so.

For additional fire prevention and life safety information, please visit www.loudoun.gov/firemarshal or call the LCFR-FMO at 703-737-8600.

Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
Sterling Volunteer Fire

10/19/2024

A new Utility 15 is in service at Station 15. Utility 15 supports the ancillary activities of the organization and may be used in emergency response, training, special events, or community outreach. The new vehicle is a 2024 Ford 4WD Expedition. Read more at https://sterlingrescue.org/new-utility-15-in-service/. Want to ride in Utility 15 or, better yet, an ambulance? Visit https://sterlingrescue.org/join/.

10/13/2024

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our station yesterday during our Open House!
A great time was had by all!

10/12/2024

Congratulations to Sterling Rescue’s Alex V. who came in second place in the two minute gear drill at SterlingFest 2024! Interested in finding out how you can help? Check us out at www.joinsterlingrescue.org.

10/12/2024

Sterling Rescue is LIVE at SterlingFest 2024 at Fire/Rescue Station 11/15! Come on out and see how you can help your community. Can’t get out to see us? Check us out at www.joinsterlingrescue.org.

10/10/2024

Here is an outstanding virtual training opportunity!

- Virtual EMS Symposium
Sorry for the late "official" notice, I was teaching outside the area. Many of you have already found the registration page but here is the link and summary of the event!

https://ctcce.vcu.edu/emssymposium/