Sterling Volunteer Fire Company

Our sister organization, the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad, will host their annual open house this Saturday, May 18th. The event will be held in the Dulles Town Center mall from 12-3pm. Visit their site for further details by clicking HERE.

Volkswagen, via Lindsay Volkswagen of Dulles, donated three brand new Passats to the SVFC. These were new cars that could not be sold to the public and are typically recycled or donated to schools and training facilities. The SVFC is excited and grateful for the opportunity to partner with Volkswagen. These Volkswagens will provide a rare and valuable opportunity for our first responders to gain first-hand knowledge training with modern cars, their modern construction, and safety equipment.

See other photos from the donation ceremony here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sterlingfire/sets/72157633176716654/

Read about the ceremony via the Washington Post by clicking HERE.

Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling is celebrating the arrival of spring with a Sports, Health & Fitness Expo for the community on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Attendees can watch exercise and fitness demonstrations and visit with local sports and fitness providers representing paddle boarding, soccer, cross-fit, hockey, golf, outdoor adventure and much more. Admission is free.

Sterling Fire will be there so be sure to stop by and say hello and find out about the opportunities we have for you.

Claude Moore Recreation Center is located at 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, VA 20164.

Every year in early October the National Fire Protection Association, along with fire departments across the nation, focus on a particular area of fire safety during “Fire Prevention Week“. The theme for 2012 is “Have 2 Ways Out!”

You should plan, and practice, having two ways out of every room in your house. Once you’re out, stay out, and call 911 if you haven’t already. It’s also a good idea to have a family meeting place, maybe at a tree in the front yard or at a neighbors house (not near the street, as we’ll need that space for our apparatus). This will allow you to tell us when we arrive if everybody is accounted for. Having, and maintaining, working smoke detectors is a must.

The reality is that when fire strikes, your home could be engulfed in smoke and flames in just a few minutes.

It is important to have a home fire escape plan that prepares your family to think fast and get out quickly when the smoke alarm sounds. What if your first escape route is blocked by smoke or flames? That’s why having two ways out is such a key part of your plan. This year’s theme, “Have 2 Ways Out!”, focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice.

Reproduced from NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org. ©2012 NFPA

Visit firepreventionweek.org to find out more information about how you and your family can be safer at home. There’s a special page for kids, and a section for educators. Our career staff will be visiting local schools this month to teach and reenforce fire safety with our students.

The Sterling Volunteer Fire Company proudly held our annual Open House on October 6th, in conjunction with SterlingFest. We had a great time with those we serve and letting them learn a little more about who we are and what we do. We’d like to thank our sister organization, the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad for their help today. We’d also like to thank Chick-Fil-A for providing lunch.

Our fund drive is still going on, and we’re still in need of your support. If you didn’t get a chance to meet us at Open House you may still have a chance as our door to door fund drive continues throughout the month of October.

See photos and videos HERE.

This Sunday, September 9th, at 4pm, a ZUMBA class will be held at Patton Hall. The cost is $10 per person, and the proceeds will benefit the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. The hall is located to the right of Fire Station 618 at 46700 Middlefield Drive, in Cascades. Click HERE for a map and to get directions. This will be an ongoing event keep an eye out for future dates and times.

Once again the SVFC was invited to participate in Slopfest. As in years past a fun and messy time was had by all. Congratulations to all the students for completing another great year. Have a safe and fun summer!

You can see all the photos from Slopfest 2012 by clicking HERE

The Buffalo Wild Wings on Colorado Drive (near Wegmans) has partnered with the SVFC to serve the Sterling community. Every Monday night, from 5-8pm, a portion of the proceeds will be given to the SVFC. Members of the SVFC will be there as well (if available, 7-9pm except the 1st Monday of the month) so stop by, say hello, take your picture with a fire engine or firefighter, get something to eat, and have a good time. Buffalo Wild Wings is located at 21980 Colorado Drive Dulles, VA 20166 (click for map/directions).

UPDATE:

The SVFC recently presented a plaque to Buffalo Wild Wings in appreciation of our partnership with them.

The SVFC would like to thank the runners, sponsors, and all those that worked with us for your part in another successful race. Please safely enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, and don’t forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.

Sparky salutes fallen veterans

SVFC/SVRS race staff

View the entire photoset HERE and a time-lapse video of the setup and start HERE