| Archived Incidents, by Year | ||||||||
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| 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 |
| Call Totals: | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 475 | 1,847 | 1,800 | 1,983 | 2,083 | 2,099 | 2,083 | 2,030 | 1,801 | 1,812 | 1,630 | 1,594 | 1,505 |
Duty Crew 6 had a very busy night on Tuesday, December 27th. Early in the evening, they responded to a chimney fire in Co. 5's area, then a first due box alarm for an apartment fire. Later in the night, they were dispatched for an auto accident on the Leesburg Bypass at its intersection with Sycolin Road. As the first units responded, more 911 calls were received with reports of entrapment. The call was upgraded to include an extrication unit.
Company 1 responded with Engine 601, Tanker 601, and Truck 601. A/C 601 (Cook) was the officer on Engine 601 and upon arrival, established command. There were two vehicles, each with one occupant entrapped. Using the combi-tool carried on Truck 601, crews began the extrication, quickly gaining access to one patient. As other units arrived, the second patient was extricated and turned over to EMS units from Company 13 and Company 6.
Pictures courtesy of Photo 601, Steve Kusterer.
At about 2134 hours, a box alarm was struck for a vehicle into a structure
in the 800 block of Edwards Ferry Road, NE. Companies 1, 22, 5, 6, 2 13, 17, Medic 613, Deputy Chief 601, Battalion Chief 601, and Safety 606 were all on the
initial alarm. Wagon 601 and Truck 620 arrived about 2 minutes after dispatch to find significant structural damage to a 3-story garden apartment building.
A vehicle appeared to have crossed the curb and struck the building between two windows on the ground floor level. Wagon 601's officer (Lt. Krueger) established
"Edwards Ferry Command" and did a full scene sizeup. Power was secured to the affected apartment and a single victim was found, suffering from injuries
reported to have been sustained as a result of a falling object inside the apartment.
D/C 601 (Buchanan) arrived, obtained the situation and then assumed command. The incident was quickly scaled back, initially to Company 1 units, the medic and two additional engines. Once it was clear evacuations would not require extensive manpower, the incident was scaled back to Company 1 and Medic 13, and the Fire Marshal's unit. Command requested Washington Gas to the scene to ensure no gas equipment had been damaged. Once the FM issued an order barring occupancy of six apartment units, the Red Cross was requested; approximately 20 people were in need of shelter for the night. Once emergency shelter was secured, all units cleared the scene, returning to service by 2255 hours.
At approximately 2049 hours, Wagon 601 and Medic 613-2 were dispatched for a stabbing in the 100 block of Meadows Lane, NE. As these units staged on Ft. Evans Road, waiting for Leesburg Police to declare the scene safe, a second stabbing call was dispatched at approximately 2056 hours in the area of East Market Street and Cardinal Park Drive. Truck 601 and A/C 601 responded to that call. The patient from the first call was flown to a local trauma center while the second patient was ground transported to a local hospital. Company 1 units were clear by 2130 hours.
At apprroximately 0432 hours on Monday, Leesburg units were dispatched as part of a box assignment for a structure fire in the 0-100 block of Sycolin Road, SE. Wagon 601, Tanker 601 (running as an engine), Truck 601, and Deputy Chief 601 were the Company 1 units on the call. The three suppression pieces arrived simultaneously to find a 1,000 sq. ft. structure with light smoke showing. Tanker 601 established its own water supply while the Wagon and Truck investigated. D/C 601 arrived shortly after the suppression pieces and accepted the transfer of "Sycolin Road Command" from Wagon 601.
As units made entry, command designated Tower 606 as RIT until Engine 606 arrived as the fourth engine and took over that assignment. Company 1's crews found a small fire in the Bravo quadrant and quickly extinguished it with an 1 3/4 line. Checks for significant extension were negative. The structure was quickly cleared for the fire marshal to begin the investigation. B/C 601 (Nally) was assigned operations and Capt. 606 had safety. No injuries occurred. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office is handling the investigation. All units were back in service by 0715.
Friday, September 9th was somewhat eventful for Crew 5, as they were dispatched on two first-due box alarms. The first one at around 2200 hours
was at a grocery store off Potomac Station Drive. Engine Companies 1, 22, 6, and 5, Truck Companies 1 and 6, Medic 613, Deputy Chief 601 and Battalion
601 were all on the call. Wagon 601 arrived first and established command. Inside the store, they found an electrical appliance that had malfunctioned,
resulting in a small fire. Store employees had extinguished the fire prior to the arrival of emergency personnel. The call was scaled back, with Command
holding Company 1 and Medic 613. After securing the hazards, all units returned to service.
The following morning, at about 0340 hours, Engine Companies 1, 22, 10, and 5, Truck 601, Rescue 617, Medic 613, Deputy Chief 601 and Battalion 601 were dispatched for a house fire on Coltsride Terrace in Leesburg. Wagon 601 was once again first to arrive, quickly followed by the truck. Inside, the found another piece of electrical equipment that had malfunctioned, resulting in overheating and smoke from a melted plastic fixture. Wagon 601 established the command, which was transferred to D/C 601 upon his arrival. As Company 1 units investigated and checked for extension, remaining units were staged on Catoctin Circle. After about 10 minutes, the incident was scaled back, with Command holding Company 1 units and Medic 613. After ventilating the structure, all units returned in service.
Picture courtesy of Photo 601, Steve Kusterer.
On Tuesday, August 2nd, Duty Crew 3 ran a
call at Leesburg Executive Airport for an aircraft incident. It seems the wind from a thunderstorm had lifted a small
plane off the ground and it landed on top of another plane. A fuel leak resulted from the impact. Chief 601 (Whetsell) had
command as units used Class B foam to prevent a fire as two tow trucks uprighted the aircraft. HazMat 619 was also
on the scene to assist with containment and monitoring.
Photo courtesy of MFF Chip Mullen.
July roared into Leesburg with a much higher volume of calls than usual. This follows the end of June, during which Company 1 also saw a substantial increase in call volume. Duty Crew 1 was on for the first day of July. The night started as most do, with equipment checks, a little paperwork, and the promotion of Max Walsh to "Blackhat" status. (Okay, that doesn't happen every night.)
At around 1914 hours, a structure fire assignment was dispatched to the 13000 block of Mountain Road in Lovettsville. Shortly after dispatch, the call was upgraded to include a tanker task force. This meant Tanker 601 was due to respond. Volunteers responded and the tanker headed north. Meanwhile, Wagon 601 and Truck 601 tried to finish dinner, anticipating a fill-in assignment in their future.
As Tanker 601 headed toward the Lovettsville call, a second structure fire was dispatched in the same town. Since the first fire was a total loss, the incident commander freed units from the first call to cover the second. Tanker 601 diverted to the 10 block of Loudoun Street in Lovettsville and ended up being first on the scene. A small fire on a balcony was quickly extinguished.
Meanwhile, back in Leesburg, at about 1943 hours, the Wagon crew was alerted to respond to an auto accident on Route 7, just east of Route 9. Wagon 601 arrived to find a two vehicle crash, with one car leaking fuel. Absorbent was placed on the ground and the crew remained on the scene until a wrecker arrived. As soon as they were clear of the crash (2021 hours), Wagon 601 was dispatched to an assisted living facility to assist on a BLS medical call. Once clear of that call, the Wagon headed back to quarters to finish dinner. (A huge thank you to the anonymous person who picked up our check at Andy's Pizza and Subs. All nine members of Crew 1 really appreciated your generosity.)
After fueling our vehicles, we headed to the Razzle Dairy Bar for a cool refreshment, where yet another generous citizen helped purchase our ice cream. (What an amazing town we live in!) Back at the station, there was a lot more paperwork, then a "Family Guy" marathon and off to bed...but sleep was short for Wagon 601's crew. At 0414 on July 2nd, we were dispatched for a fire alarm in the 700 block of Somerset Park Place in Tavistock. A resident had fallen asleep after placing a pot on the stove. Once ventilation was complete and our hose was picked up, we marked "ready for service" (0500 hours).
Immediately, the dispatcher asked if we could take another call, which of course we could. We were sent to the 700 block of Vanderbilt Terrace for a vehicle fire. Heading towards the bypass on Sycolin Road, a column of black smoke was visible. Further information was relayed to the Wagon from Leesburg Police, indicating they were on the scene and the car was only a couple of feet from the structure. Wagon 601's officer told the ECC to "fill the box" as we pulled onto Vanderbilt. Upon arrival, we had a well-involved vehicle next to the structure. The Wagon's crew made quick work of the fire, fighting it from the house back towards the vehicle. 5 minutes after arrival, the fire was out and we began checking for extension. Fortunately, the brick veneer on the front of the house kept the fire largely in check and extension was minimal. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause. No injuries occurred.
A fairly eventful Friday night in Saturday morning for Crew 1!
Photos courtesy of Photo 601, Steve Kusterer.
Duty Crew 4 had a busier than usual night on Tuesday, June 28th. The night started off at about 1840 hours with a trip to Hamilton for a structure fire. Wagon, Truck, and Deputy Chief 601 were due on the box. After a brief stay on the scene, Company 1 units were released and returned home. A little after 2000 hours, Wagon 601 was dispatched for an investigation of an outside fire behind an address on Limestone Court. The fire turned out to be on the property of Raspberry Plain on Agape Lane. A large brush pile was found on fire, possibly started by lightning. Wagon, Jeep, Tanker and Deputy Chief 601 were on the scene. Captain Robertson had command. After putting approximately 2,500 gallons of water and Class A foam on the fire, units returned to the station.
Photos courtesy of Photo 601, Steve Kusterer.
Crew 1's night started slowly on Monday, March 21st, with a CPR refresher course and hasty dinner from
Rocco's across the street.
Later in the evening though, things got a bit more interesting. At approximately 2250 hours, Engine 601 was dispatched to assist Leesburg Police with a wash down
in the 700 block of South King Street. The engine arrived on the scene to find a large box truck sitting on top of a parking lot light column. The light had
sheared off at the base, exposing live electrical wires. The impact of the crash punctured vital parts of the engine, releasing approximately 5 gallons of oil and other
fluids.
The crew went to work building a containment dam, then requesting the assistance of FM610 and the HazMat Support Unit from Station 20. Power was secured with the help of building management. With more absorbent on the scene, crews were able to mitigate the hazard and turn the scene over the towing company, the Fire Marshal and Leesburg Police.
Units were back in quarters by 0100 hours....but not for long. At approximately 0230 hours, Truck 601 and Engine 601 were alerted for a fire alarm at a nursing facility on Morven Park Road. Units discovered an activated sprinkler head inside the building. Crews quickly shut down the sprinkler system, replaced the activated head, then restored the alarm and sprinkler systems. The scene was once again turned over to the fire marshal's office and Company 1 units returned to quarters.
Photos courtesy of D/C 601 (Buchanan) and FF Barrera.
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