Congratulations to Lt. Jim Fazekas and his wife. Their son, William Howard,
came into the world May 14th at 1925 hours, weighing in at 9 lbs., 4 ozs. Mom, Dad, and William are all doing well.
Congratulations Fazekas family!
On Friday April 4th, members of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire company were honored to be part of the Winchester Apple Blossom Parade. The team of 11 led by Lt. David Fierstien and Lt. Dwayne-Eddie Kapauff made their way up to Winchester that afternoon for a great day of firetrucks and friends. We were number 310 in the lineup and got high praise from thousands of onlookers as they watched us pass by. We were very lucky that the weather held out and didn't rain on us, making it an even better day.
Tanker 601 entered the judging at the last minute. Even though we didn't win, it was still worth the effort! Thanks to everyone on the Tanker that made it look extra clean! Thank you to all the members that helped get us ready for the day, it was truly a super event and we look forward to next year!
Photos courtesy of Lt. David Fierstien
On the afternoon of April 25th, several members of Company 1 were honored to assist the builders of Boulder Crest, a new retreat that will be part of the Wounded Warriors project. The facility, located in Bluemont, covers 37 tranquil acres in Western Loudoun County. As part of the project, a significant amount of brush was cleared around the site, resulting in large pile of trees and vines. The builders of the retreat contacted Deputy Chief Brian Gillingham to ask for assistance in burning the pile.
Promptly at 1600 hours, a road flare was tossed toward the pile by PFF John Papaleo. Unfortunately, his first throw sailed over the pile and extinguished itself in the grass. The second throw was much better and slowly a fire grew in the tangle of branches, stumps, and vines. Over the course of the afternoon into the early evening, we supervised the fire while enjoying the amazing views the site offers. As the sun set, the fire died down and we headed back to Leesburg.
It was truly a privilege to offer our assistance to a project that will have such an important role in the healing of injured veterans. Please visit the website for Boulder Crest to learn more. We wish the organizers of this effort every success in fulfilling their vision for a tranquil retreat that will serve our veterans for many years to come.
Photos courtesy of MFF Ian Buchanan
Duty Crew 1 broke out of a long slump on Saturday, April 14th. The motto "always ready, never needed" did not apply for a change. The night started with a stand-by for a suspicious package in the Exeter area. Engine 620, Chief 601 and Medic 613-3 stood by as the Fire Marshal's office investigated a box that proved to be benign. After a quick dinner, the engine crew performed some district familiarization, looking at the Cornwall Hospital renovations as well as work on new building on Fort Evans Road. While returning to the station, Engine 620 was dispatched to a medical call on Meadows Lane. Back in quarters a few minutes later, the engine was dispatched for another medical call, but Rescue 613 took the call for us.
At approximately 0130 hours, Engine 620 and Medic 613 were dispatched for an auto accident near the outlet mall. The engine handled hazard abatement and assisted with patient care, then returned to quarters. At 0518, the bells once again rang, this time for a crash in the vicinity of Evergreen Mill Road and Hogeland Mill Road. As units began to respond, the call was upgraded to an accident with entrapment. Rescue 613 and Chief 601 were added. The rescue was the first to arrive and it was quickly determined no extrication would be needed. Engine 620 arrived 30 seconds later and positioned for hazard control. The engine's bumper line was placed on the ground as the crew began a search for a possible second occupant.
Chief 601 had the command. The ECC had pre-alerted Fairfax Eagle 1 for the medevac. Command confirmed that the medic unit on the scene wanted to fly the patient, so the helicopter was requested. Tanker 601 initially responded for the LZ setup, but due to the position of the accident and the LZ, an engine from Station 9 was requested to replace them. The LZ was set up at Crimson and Evergreen Mill. The single patient was quickly packaged and moved to the helicopter for transport to a local trauma center.
Company 1 units then assisted State Police with the investigation and then stood by as the tow truck driver collected the remains of a late-model Mustang. Once all units had cleared, Engine 620's crew performed a washdown of the area. The engine refilled her booster tank, refueled and then returned to Station 20 at approximately 0830 to turn the unit over to the career staff.
Photos courtesy of MFF Ian Buchanan.
As mentioned at our last company meeting, all members of the fire company need to obtain certification in NIMS courses. These courses teach public safety personnel how to use and interact with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Having all public safety personnel fluent in the language of this plan enhances our own operations, as well as operations that involve other public safety entities.
Please visit this link to register for and take NIMS classes online. There is no cost to public safety personnel. The courses we should take, at a minimum, are:
You'll need to register before taking the classes, but it can all be done online. If you experience problems or need more information, please contact your officer or one of the chiefs. When you obtain certifications, please place copies in the secretary's and chief's mailbox.
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