Just prior to 20:00 on Jun 14th, Truck, Engine and Ambulance Company 6 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with rollover & entrapment in the area of Deer Run Way and Ashburn Farm Pkwy. Arriving on scene to find a multi vehicle accident with one vehicle on its side requiring extrication. Crews removed trees & landscaping that were blocking access to the vehicle then stabilized using the Rescue 42 s. Then they began making patient access by cutting the A, B & C posts and removing the roof with the assistance of members from Squad 13. Crews worked together to have the patient extricated in 20 minutes where he was then transported to a local hospital. The driver of the other vehicle was also transported to a local hospital.

Units: T6, E6, Ambo6

June 8th was a busy day for Ashburn Volunteers. Along with the usual crews staffing the fire house and apparatus, a dedicated crew was out in the community giving back to those citizens and neighbors who support us. In the morning, AVFRD was at Redskins Park supporting the Dreams for Kids event and in the evening, AVFRD was supporting the Twilight Race. Thanks to all! AVFRD is truly a Full Service Department.

Approx 1130 hours on May 30th, units from the 1st and 2nd Battalions were notified of a possible house fire in the Potomac Station section of Engine 22's first due. With multiple calls reported and multiple sightings of "Large Columns" in the sky. A few volunteers made their way to the station to get additional units on the street. Truck Co. 606 added on to assignment as the truck company on the RIT Level I assignment. Units went on scene with a 2 story SFD with fire showing all floors. T606 positioned on Side C of the structure and reported to Side A to pair up with the initial RIT crews. After a brief stint in the RIT task force, members were reassigned to relieve companies operating hoselines on the exterior. During that time period a significant collapse of the structure occurred and crews were forced to regroup and devise a new plan. Units operated on-scene for approx 3 hours. Engine Co. 303 (Dulles Airport) was sent to backfill station 6 during this incident.

Units: T606

Monday May 27th at 21:42 hours, Engine and Ambulance Company 22 were dispatched for an motor vehicle accident with rollover in the area of Route 7 and Lexington Drive. Chief 611 was in the area and added onto the run, arriving on scene to find a multi vehicle accident with one requiring extrication. Chief 611 upgraded the assignment adding Truck 606 and Squad 15 to the run. Due to the location of the incident Truck 606 was already on the road arriving just a couple minutes after the initial upgrade. Members from Truck 606 quickly stabilized the vehicle using the forward winch in conjunction with the Rescue 42s. Then begin making patient access by popping the drivers side door, tearing the B post back and removing the roof with the assistance of members from Tower 11. Crews worked together to have the patient extricated in under 15 minutes where he was then flown to a local trauma unit.

Units: Engine 22, Ambo 22, Truck 6, Engine 6

On the eve of Memorial Day 2013, AVFRD would like to pay homage to those American's past, present, and future that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for the freedoms of this country. Our great country was built on your blood and courage. Thank You!!!

On a similar note, one of our own, Dave Snider, took part in Rolling Thunder today as they paid tribute to all America's fallen soldiers.

Lastly, Sgt. Hector Rodriguez is currently overseas fighting for the very freedoms that we are enjoying this weekend. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts. Can't wait for your safe return Brother! Thank you for what you're doing!

M E R I C A!!!!!!!!!

On 5/25, M6221 was dispatched on an upgrade as the 2nd ALS unit for a cardiac arrest in Leesburg. Co 13 arrived on scene to find a working code. M6221 arrived shortly thereafter and immediately proceeded into the house to find a 91 year old female unconscious & in full cardiac arrest. M6221 set up the Lucas device, established an IV, intubated the patient and pushed medications. After ventilating the patient for several minutes, and after the medications had been administered, the crew of M6221 noticed that the patient was again breathing on her own. The patient was delivered to the ER with a palpable pulse and breathing on her own. Great job by all crew members of M6221!

Units: M622-1

At. approx. 1900 hours on May 23rd, units were alerted for a motor vehicle accident on the Dulles Greenway, just prior to Ashburn Village. E23 arrived on scene to find an accident involving multiple vehicles, with one trapped, adding Truck 6, Captain 6, and multiple EMS units to the run card. The crew from Truck 6 arrived to find one driver heavily entrapped. Truck 6 went to work, removing the roof and performing a complete left side removal to disentangle the patient. The extrication was completed in less than 12 minutes and the patient was handed off to an awaiting medic unit.

Units: Truck 6

At 0555hrs on May 13th, units were alerted for a townhouse fire on Vanderbilt Terr in Leesburg. Units went on scene with smoke showing and found a fire on the 2nd floor. E601 made a quick knock on the fire as E22 advanced the back up line, (stood fast on first floor due to fire at the top of the stairwell). The fire was contained to a room on the 2nd floor with minor extension near the stairwell. Truck 6 took care of utilities. Units were out about an hour.

Units: E22, T6

We would like to thank New Kent County Fire/Resuce, VA and Chief Opett for the purchase of Ashburn's Brush 6 that went up for sale this past month. They are receiving a great piece of apparatus! Many thanks goes to Cpt. Bobby Wealand for the tireless effort in finding our truck a great home.

This year's Valor Foundation Golf Tournament brought many Fire and Rescue members from throughout Loudoun County together for a great day of golf. The Foundation was created to support the First Responders of Loudoun County and it was great to give back to the organization that gives so much to us! Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue donated 2 foursomes to the cause.

This year's Apple Blossom festival brought an opportunity to show one of Ashburn's old fire apparatus during the parade. Ray Muth Jr. purchased the 1974 Dodge Power Wagon/Steinbaugh and has been rehabbing it over the last year. He has done a great job and our department wants to thank him for the pride and tradition he continues to show for Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue! Throughout the weekend, 4 members from AVFRD volunteered their time and covered the suppression responsibilities for the town of Winchester.

Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company for the passing of one of their own!

Volunteer Firefighter Gene Kirchner died Thursday afternoon at Maryland Shock Trauma, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. The member of the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire company was critically injured April 24 while doing a search during a house fire at 19 Hanover Rd in Reisterstown. "It is with deep sorrow and regret that the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company announces the line of duty passing of Firefighter Gene Kirchner," according to a statement from the fire company. "Gene succumbed to his injures after an 8-day fight." Gene was a 9-year member of the fire company, and was a junior firefighter for 2 years, it states. "A full fire department funeral will be scheduled."

At approximately 0200 hours on Thursday, May 2nd, units from Sterling, Ashburn, and surrounding jurisdictions were alerted to a fire in the Red Robin near Dulles Towne Center. Units arrived on scene with smoke showing from the roof. Crews found a fire in the kitchen that had extended into the stud area and chases. Crews made quick work of the incident and was scaled back to units from Sterling and Ashburn. Units were held out about 1 hour for overhaul.

Units: E6, TL6, E22

On April 27th at approximately 9am, Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department lost one of their brothers in a tragic auto accident. Brian "Big J" Johnson was a life member of the BV9FD, as well as a Policeman/Dectective for the town of Bladensburg. "Big J" was not only big in stature, but had one of the biggest hearts a man could have. He will be truley missed by all. Brian Johnson leaves behind a wife and three children. Funeral Services will be held in Pasadena Md.

For those who are wondering, this update is on AVFRD because a few of our members have or currently volunteer in Bladensburg, MD and have had the finest pleasure of knowing and running with "J". Rest easy Brother!

April 22nd - April 27th, several of Ashburn's members attended our profession's biggest conference, Fire Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC 2013). FDIC is a mix of Hand's on Training (HOT classes) and Workshops that touch base on just about every aspect of the Fire Service. The member's that attended will be bringing back what they've learned and sharing with the rest of the department if they haven't started already. Ashburn Fire Rescue would like to thank all those members that took a week out of their lives to attend and help create a stronger culture of competence and training for our Department. Much fun was had by all.

The Department would also like to thank John Ayres, Juan Rodriguez, and Kyle Cox for participating and finishing the 9/11 Stair Climb. This event was created to never forget the horrible terriost acts of 9/11 and the 343 members that were lost as a result. Thanks guys for keeping the brotherhood strong!!!

On April 20th, Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue was asked to provide standby coverage for a series of Mixed Martial Arts fights at the Silver Eagle Group in Ashburn. Ambulance 606 was staffed to provide this public service. Through knockouts, hand to hand combat and Ju Jitsu, two patients were treated for lacerations to the head. A great time was had by the crew of Ambulance 6, the spectators and the fighters!