Congratulations to now FF Michael Akpalou (FS4, Round Hill, B-shift) on successfully completing his probationary year with #LCFR! Thank you for your hard work & dedicated service to the #Loudoun community! 👏

Today, #LCFR provided station fills for our brothers & sisters in Fairfax County as they celebrated the life & legacy of Master Technician Raul Perla.

Our thoughts remain with Master Technician Perla’s family, friends, & colleagues. We will never forget his service & his sacrifice.

Today marks an exciting milestone for #LCFR as we welcome Recruit Class 50! 🚒🚑 Over the next several months, these recruits will complete extensive emergency medical, fire suppression, and physical fitness training.

Welcome aboard, #RC50!

On March 6, 2026, leadership from #LCFR held a ceremony honoring the promotional achievements of many of our first responders. Congratulations to all & thank you for your dedicated service to the #Loudoun community! 📸: www.facebook.com/LoudounFireR...

Congratulations to now FF Taylor Kemery (FS3, Middleburg, B-Shift) on successfully completing his probationary year with #LCFR! Thank you for your commitment & dedicated service to the #Loudoun community! 👏

Congratulations to now FF James Saunders (FS9, Brambleton, B-Shift) on successfully completing his probationary year with #LCFR! Thank you for your hard work & dedicated service to the #Loudoun community! 👏

Officials from the #LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office determined an accidental electrical event caused an early morning fire in Ashburn that displaced four residents. DETAILS: www.loudoun.gov/m/newsflash/...

Officials from the #LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office highlight the value of smoke alarms and chimney maintenance after an early morning fire in Lovettsville displaced two adults and one dog. DETAILS: www.loudoun.gov/m/newsflash/...

Fire and rescue units tackle multiple vehicles on fire in Sterling, Hazardous Materials Team responds. No reported civilian or firefighter injuries. #LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate. DETAILS: www.loudoun.gov/m/newsflash/...

Last week, we celebrated the retirement of Deputy Chief Jason Collins after 29+ years of service to #LCFR & the #Loudoun community. We thank you for your years of service & wish you all the best in retirement! 🎉

#LCFR FMO reminds community members that open burning is restricted in #Loudoun between Sunday, 2/15 & Thursday, 4/30. The regulations, which prohibit open burning between the hours of midnight & 4 p.m., are enforced by the Loudoun County Fire Marshal & the Virginia Department of Forestry.

Congratulations to now FF Amanda Azevedo (FS7, Aldie, B-shift) on successfully completing her probationary year with #LCFR! Thank you for your hard work & dedicated service to the #Loudoun community! 👏

Congratulations to now FF Rowan O'Sullivan (FS19, Dulles South, B-shift) on successfully completing her probationary year with #LCFR! Thank you for your hard work & dedicated service to the #Loudoun community! 👏

Congratulations to now FF Annalise Johnson (FS11, Sterling Park, B-shift) on successfully completing her probationary year with #LCFR! Thank you for your hard work & dedicated service to the #Loudoun community! 👏

Please join us in congratulating Technician Richard Bonney on his retirement from #LCFR after 24 years of dedicated service to the #Loudoun community! We thank you for your many years of service and wish you all the best in retirement! 🎉

#LCFR is currently seeking an energetic, collaborative, experienced professional with a strong management & leadership background in fire & EMS for one position at the rank of Assistant Chief. 🚒🚑

LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4t8Dbfb

PARENTS: Please take a moment to talk with your children about the serious risks of playing on or near frozen ponds, lakes, or other bodies of water. #LCFR crews have already responded to several incidents today involving kids attempting to skate or play on the ice.

Congrats to Dr. Mary Maguire on 35 years with #LCFR! Mary, our Manager of Budget, Finance & Admin, began her career in the fire service nearly 47 yrs ago as a dispatcher w/ the Norman Fire Dept. in Norman, OK & has since worked extensively to build the foundation for LC-CFRS! 🥳

Fire and Rescue Units Respond to Fully Involved Barn Fire in Round Hill • Loudoun County, VA

UPDATE: #LCFR FMO investigation determined the fire was accidental, due to an electrical malfunction inside the building. Damages estimated around $400,000. No reported injuries & no displacements. View the full news release on our website: www.loudoun.gov/m/newsflash/...

INCIDENT ALERT: Crews are on scene of a barn fire in the 18500 blk of Round Top Ln. in Round Hill. No injuries to civilians, firefighters, or livestock reported. Fire has been extinguished & crews will remain on scene working to extinguish hotspots. The #LCFR FMO is on scene investigating.

We recently celebrated Amin Alhassan's 5th work anniversary with #LCFR! Amin, our GIS Specialist, was honored with a letter and a plaque by Deputy Chief Green. Thank you for your hard work & dedication!

Please join us in congratulating Amin on this exciting milestone! 🥳

JOIN OUR TEAM! The #LCFR FMO seeks a professional, detail-oriented, & customer-service driven individual to serve as a Plans Reviewer. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026! Learn more & apply today: bit.ly/49jJeG5

WE’RE HIRING! #LCFR is seeking a full-time, Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Specialist. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026! Learn more & apply today: bit.ly/3YxYjO7

Please join us in congratulating Lt. Karl Hummer on his retirement after 25+ years of dedicated service to #LCFR and the #Loudoun community! We thank you for your many years of service and wish you all the best in retirement! 🎉

WE'RE HIRING! #LCFR is seeking qualified applicants for a regular, full-time position as an Accountant. The incumbent will analyze complex problems & advises senior leadership of methods to implement changes or reconcile issues.

Apply now through 1/9/26! Learn more: bit.ly/3N9w6KX

(UPDATE 6:35 a.m.): Leak has been isolated. The two right lanes of Waxpool Rd EB will remain closed as the gas company continues making final repairs. #LCFR crews have been placed in service. We appreciate everyone’s patience as crews have been working to safely resolve this incident.

INCIDENT ALERT: #LCFR crews are on scene of an outside gas leak in the area of Waxpool Rd. & Pacific Blvd. Gas company is on scene assessing the extent of the leak. Several businesses in the area have been evacuated as a precaution. Avoid the area, traffic impacts are expected.

Starting off the new year strong! Congratulations to now Firefighter Julia Esser (FS27, Kirkpatrick Farms, B-shift) on successfully completing her probationary year with #LCFR. Thank you for your hard work & dedicated service to the #Loudoun community! 👏

Today we remember Lt. Alex J. Keepers, who was tragically killed in a vehicle accident on his way to work at FS3 (Middleburg) on December 31, 2007. Lt. Keepers joined #LCFR in January ‘02 as a member of RC6.

We honor his service & will never forget his sacrifice & the sacrifice of his family.

#LCFR is on scene of a shed fire w/ extension to high tension power lines & a transformer in the 1900 blk of N. Amelia St. Due to the line location, there was an explosion related to the transformer on the power pole. Fire has been extinguished. No injuries or displacements. ⬇️