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March 18th, 10:44 pm

There will be a blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross on Tuesday, March 19th from 1 pm - 6:30 pm at Patton Hall in honor of those impacted by the Silver Ridge incident. Please share this information with family and friends and please donate if you are able to! ... See MoreSee Less

There will be a blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross on Tuesday, March 19th from 1 pm - 6:30 pm at Patton Hall in honor of those impacted by the Silver Ridge incident. Please share this information with family and friends and please donate if you are able to!

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So very sad kve.so/4aqig

March 18th, 7:33 pm

We are always training! Seen here are the Tuesday Crew Volunteers. They discussed securing utilities at an incident, specifically gas and electric, and went over procedures while examining the gas and electric utility connections at an area commercial building. The Tower crew then practiced aerial operations, while the Engine crew, after running a few EMS calls, practiced flowing water back at Station 18. Look like something you'd like to learn more about? Check us out at joinsterlingfire.oLoudoun County Fire and RescueeVolunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue Systemystem ... See MoreSee Less

March 15th, 8:29 pm

These young entrepreneurs from the Seneca Ridge community setup a lemonade stand to raise money for the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. They dropped by Station 618 this evening to get the grand tour and to drop off homemade cookies and their very generous donation of $429.50!

We love all of the support from our communities!

#sterlingstrong
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These young entrepreneurs from the Seneca Ridge community setup a lemonade stand to raise money for the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company.  They dropped by Station 618 this evening to get the grand tour and to drop off homemade cookies and their very generous donation of $429.50!

We love all of the support from our communities!

#sterlingstrong

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👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 AWESOME job kids.

This is outstanding! Way to go!

I know many of those faces!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Great to see my grandson in there among some other awesome kids 😊

Well done young entrepreneurs and community helpers!!!!

Love love love this!!!

Wow! That’s a great haul.

WOW

Fantastic!!

Awesome!!!!!

Irene Brooks

Job well done. Betting there is a great future in store for that fine group there.

Well done kids.

That’s a lot of lemonade! Well done kids!! 🩷

Linda Sonnhalter

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March 12th, 12:11 pm

Fire Marshal Investigation into Silver Ridge Explosion Continues

The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (“LCFR-FMO”) continues its investigation into the origin and cause of the home explosion that occurred on February 16, 2024, at 347 Silver Ridge Drive in Sterling. As previously reported, the explosion was the result of a leak involving a 500-gallon underground propane tank. The investigation showed that propane leaked into and around the structure and was ignited by a still unknown ignition source.

As the investigation continues, the LCFR-FMO is working directly with representatives from Southern States Cooperative, Inc. – Leesburg – Fairfax Petroleum Service (“Southern States”) to review and update the company’s fire code related information. The Fire Marshal has imposed restrictions on all branches of Southern States that deliver/transfer propane within Loudoun County, Virginia, and the incorporated Towns within the County. Until Southern States completes its fire code updates, residents of Loudoun County and its incorporated towns may experience interruptions to their normal propane service delivery.

The LCFR-FMO and Southern States hope to have these updates completed as quickly as possible to help reduce the impact on the community. As this remains an extremely complex investigation, the incident will remain under investigation until further notice. The official cause classification will be communicated when the investigation is complete.

Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF
Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
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Underground propane tanks, I believe...must have similar process of permits and inspections much the way a gas station has for underground gasoline tanks. I recall assisting on quite a few of those with the county hazmat team. Once passed and in use. Regular inspections.

Thank you. Shouldn’t ALL propane companies be checked?

March 11th, 10:42 pm

This is a wonderful video, a very touching tribute in honor of FF Trevor Brown, that also honors the thousands who came out in support of Trevor and the fire and rescue family. Thank you to the Mason Police UAS Unit and the people who worked on this. ... See MoreSee Less

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Beautiful. FF Brown I'll never forget him and his impact on our community and brave Soul.

Beautiful. Thx for sharing