Sterling Volunteer Fire Company

On Saturday, September 11th, the Chick-Fil-A in Sugarland Crossing (46920 Community Plaza, Sterling, VA, 20164) will host “Sterling 9-11 We Remember”. Look for details here in the days ahead. Bring your family and have a great time.

On Tuesday, September 7th, the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company will be partnering with the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad and Inova Blood Donor Services to collect blood for use in area hospitals. We’re in a friendly competition with Ashburn Fire and Rescue to see which organization can collect the most units. Sterling won last years challenge, and hopes to continue the trend again this year. The real winners will be those that are helped by the donated blood. The drive will run from 3pm to 8pm at Patton Hall, behind the Cascades Fire Station at 46700 Middlefield Drive. You can contact Inova Blood Donor Services to make an appointment, but that is not required. Volunteers are also needed to help with registration and other tasks during the event.

Non-Twitter users (in the United States) can now follow @SterlingFire on their mobile phone without a Twitter account. Twitter has released a new feature called Fast Follow. Text “follow SterlingFire” to 40404 (standard text charges may apply, check with your carrier) and you should receive a text message when we’re dispatched for a call. Check the Twitter box to the left to see examples of the messages you will receive.

After a busier than usual Sunday morning with calls for fire alarms, broken water pipes, medical emergencies, and a car reported on fire, a powerful storm swept through the Sterling area in the afternoon. This brought numerous calls for wires and/or trees down, more fire alarms, and a river rescue. Crews also responded to an auto accident, a carbon monoxide alarm, an inside gas leak, and a fire reported in a townhouse. The call total for the day was around 25 calls. Compared to the average call volume of just under 10, with many of the calls coming back to back during the storm, Sunday was a busy day for Crew 6 and those that responded from home. You can see the complete list of calls on our Twitter feed.

One call for a tree down was actually for sub-station 618, our Sugarland Run station. A tree had fallen and was leaning against the rear of the structure. Members of Sterling Fire and Sterling Rescue worked together to remove the tree.

Photo by: David Payne

Chick-Fil-A at Dulles Town Crossing (by Lowe’s) invited the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company to attend an event at their store on Wednesday evening. We have a great working relationship with both FSU (Free Standing Unit) Chick-Fil-A stores in Sterling and always enjoy meeting the public at their events. Quint 611 and Canteen 611 spent the evening and Engine and TowerLadder 611 stopped by for dinner. Thanks to Chick-Fil-A for inviting us, and thanks to all those that came out to say hello.

SVFC and the cow

For the second night in a row Sterling Fire was dispatched to an auto accident with entrapment. Just before 9pm on Tuesday night while crews were training Engines 618 and 611, Captain 611, and Medic 625 and Rescue Squad 615 from Sterling Rescue, were dispatched for an auto accident with patients trapped. TowerLadder 611 also responded to the call for manpower. Captain 611 arrived on scene and reported two vehicles with patients still inside, requesting an additional EMS unit for the second patient. The crew from Engine 618 began securing the first vehicle and assisted with patient care. While the crew from Engine 611 started to secure the second vehicle it was decided to extricate the occupant. Engine 611 removed the door then assisted with patient care.

Photos by: Dave Payne

Engine 611 on the scene

Patient out of the vehicle

Door removed

Other vehicle

Just before 11pm on Monday night, as crews were preparing for bed, Engine 618 and Deputy Chief 611, along with Medic 625 and Rescue Squad 615 from Sterling Rescue, were dispatched for an auto accident with patients trapped. Serv 618, TowerLadder 611, and Chief 611 also responded to the call to provide additional manpower. Members from Sterling Fire were also able to staff Squad 615. DC 611 arrived on scene and reported two patients possibly trapped. An additional EMS unit was added for the second patient. The crew from Engine 618 began securing the vehicles and started extrication, as well as assisting with patient care. Squad 615 arrived on the scene and, along with TowerLadder 611, assisted in completing the extrication. The patients were transported to the hospital and Sterling Fire units began cleaning up and returning to service.

Photos by David Short:

Mike Montieth, a firefighter with Middleburg (and formerly with Arcola) and his family lost their home in a house fire on Thursday. The Middleburg Volunteer Fire Department is seeking donations to help Mike and his family in this tragic time. There is an immediate need for clothes, and more needs will likely be identified in the coming days. Financial donations are also being accepted. Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Kohls, and Home Depot would also be useful. Money, cards, or clothing can be dropped off at the Middleburg fire station:

910 West Washington Street
Middleburg, VA 20117
Phone: 540-687-3001

or mailed to:

Middleburg Volunteer Fire Department
Montieth Family
P O Box 0122
Middleburg, VA 20118

Clothing size information:

Child Age 12:
Shoe Size: 6 1/2 Mens
Shirt Size – Large kids
Pants Size – 12 kids

Child Age 10:
Shoe Size: 9 1/2 – 10 Mens
Shirt Size: Mens Small Waste
Pants Size: Adult Large Shirt

Adult Male:
Shoe Size: 9 1/2 Mens
Shirt Size: Large Mens
Pants Size: 38W 32L

Adult Female:
Shoe Size: 10 1/2 Womens
Shirt Size: 3X
Pants Size: Size 26 Pants

Adult Female:
Shoe Size: 9 1/2
Shirt Size: XL Shirt
Pants Size: Size 16 Pants

The thoughts and prayers of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company are with firefighter Monieth and his family.