Welcomes 8 New Members in August 15 New Members to date in 2010
GIVE BLOOD SAVE A LIFE
The Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department is holding a combined blood donor challenge against Ashburn Fire and Rescue on Tuesday September 7, 2010 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Patton Hall at the Safety Center in Cascades.
Please call INOVA Blood Donor Services if you have specific questions about your ability to donate. They can be reached at1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372).
Your support is appreciated!!!
Heavy Rescue Squad in Action:
On Friday 08/13/2010 Sterling Volunteer Rescue and Fire companies from stations 615 and 611 in cooperation with company 303 from the Washington Airports Authority and company 619 the Loudoun County Hazmat team responded to an auto accident on southbound Rt. 28 and the Dulles Greenway. This incident was dispatched to crews at 11:15 PM stating that there was a dump truck on its side blocking all lanes of traffic.
Upon arrival the Sterling Volunteer Fire Department went to work stabilizing the vehicle and containing the fluids leaking from it. The Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad went to work on the driver who was able to climb out of the vehicle prior to arrival. The driver was treated and released on the scene.
Due to the mixture and amount of fluids leaking from the dump truck, Squad 615 and Hazmat 619 were dispatched and heavily utilized on the scene.
This was an active scene for almost 2 hours.
Are You Ready?
As of 8/27/10 there are 3 named hurricanes.Currently these systems do not pose a threat to our area but it does bring up the question of, are you ready?
With the changing weather that crosses our path during the summer, we have one question for you. Are you ready? You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days.Read more about how to prepare at: http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html
