🧥🧣 Yesterday, we visited Mobile Hope to deliver the nearly 750 winter clothing items donated so far this year as part of our annual coat drive! We are truly grateful for the support we receive year after year & sincerely appreciate the community for your generosity. We couldn’t do it without you!

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! Join our team as a Quality Assurance Coordinator and support our Emergency Communications Center! Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/3MDubOD

Around 9:15 p.m. last night, crews responded to multiple reports of a chicken coop & shed fire along Snickersville Tpke in Bluemont. Crews extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading. Fortunately, no reported injuries. Sadly, several chickens were killed during the incident. ⬇️

🎄 We want everyone to have a safe & enjoyable holiday season, so it’s important to make sure you care for your live holiday tree properly. In this video, the LCFR-FMO demonstrates how an improperly cared for holiday tree can be detrimental to your safety. ⬇️

#Loudoun County’s Hypothermia Prevention Shelter is open for single adults aged 18+ who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter provides a warm indoor sleeping environment & meals, seven nights a week through March 31, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/43VIi7z

🩸 There's still time to sign up for our Blood Drive tomorrow! View available timeslots: bit.ly/3MoYp7L We hope to see you there!

REMINDER: Through 12/16, the @sheriff.loudoun.gov & LC-CFRS will be conducting joint training in the area of the old Arcola Elementary School in the 24000 block of Marrwood Drive in Aldie. This is a closed training exercise.

The LCFR-FMO has determined Saturday’s fire in the 13000 blk of Loyalty Rd. was accidental, caused by an unspecified electrical event in an electrical power distribution panel within the structure. Damages are estimated at approx. $2.7 million. DETAILS: bit.ly/4ps734b

At approximately 3:35 a.m., #LCFR was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 13000 block of Loyalty Rd. Crews arrived on scene and found a roughly 100x150 foot metal building well involved in fire. No reported injuries. The LCFR-FMO is on scene investigating.

📣 EXCITING NEWS! Our annual coat drive has been extended! Now through Sunday, January 11, 2026, every fire and rescue station in #Loudoun will be accepting donations of clean & gently used or new jackets, scarves, winter hats, gloves & mittens.

❄️ We’ve seen an increased number of reported crashes in #Loudoun this morning due to the snow. Please use caution, slow down & increase your following distance, avoid sudden breaking, & give yourself extra travel time. As always, your safety is our top priority & we’re here if you need us!

🚨 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED: $10,000 REWARD 🚨 The LCFR-FMO, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, continues to investigate a reported explosion that occurred in NE Leesburg in the area of Sparkleberry Terrace & Potomac Station Drive on Sunday, October 5, 2025. ⬇️

Give the gift of life this holiday season & join us during our upcoming Blood Drive! 🩸 Wednesday, 12/10 🩸 751 Miller Drive SE, Suite F, Leesburg, VA 20175 🩸 9AM - 3PM We hope to see you there! Register for an available timeslot today: bit.ly/3MoYp7L

It’s #GivingTuesday & today is all about celebrating acts of generosity! Make an impact in our community & consider donating to either our annual coat drive or our first annual “Heroes for the Holidays” Toy Drive! Visit any of our fire and rescue stations to participate! 🧥🎁

🧸 FS23 (Moorefield), B-Shift, was busy sorting toy donations this morning as part of our first annual "Heroes for the Holidays" Toy Drive! We'll be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys at any of our fire and rescue stations, through Sunday, 12/7!

Happy Thanksgiving from A-Shift! 🦃 🍽️ In between calls, crews were able to sit down around the table and share a Thanksgiving meal - even some family members were able to join!

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System! We are thankful for our dedicated system members and all our public safety partners working today and every day to keep our community safe! 🚒🚑

REMINDER: Starting at 11PM tonight, scheduled phone maintenance will take place for ~1 hr, during which the non-emergency line to the Emergency Comms Center will be unavailable. 911 will be unaffected. During this time, please call 703-777-2247 for any non-emergency matters.

With deep sadness, we share the passing of Captain (Ret.) Jan Mitchell on Friday, 11/21/25. Cpt. Mitchell served in the LCFR-FMO from 1990-2011. During her career, Cpt. Mitchell forged the foundation of the FMO, establishing many of the policies & procedures that still guide the office today.

#Thanksgiving is almost here! 🦃 Make safety a priority in your kitchen this holiday season & all year long. Visit the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or the U.S. Fire Administration websites for more safety tips & information! @loudoun.gov

📞 Starting at 11PM tonight (11/24) & tomorrow (11/25), scheduled phone maintenance will take place for ~1 hr, during which the non-emergency line to the Emergency Comms Center will be unavailable. 9-1-1 will be unaffected. During this time, please call 703-777-2247 for non-emergency matters.

In August, bystanders performed CPR on a man who had collapsed while mowing his lawn in Western #Loudoun until the arrival of #LCFR crews from FS26 (Loudoun Heights). As a result of their quick intervention, the patient made a full recovery. MORE: www.facebook.com/LoudounFireR...

Yesterday we had the privilege of participating in the Loudoun County Public Schools Job for a Day program! Students joined us for a behind-the-scenes look at #LCFR and learned more about careers in fire and emergency medical services. Thank you for spending the day with us! 🚒🚑🚨

REMINDER: Now through 12/7, we will be accepting donations of clean and gently used or new coats and other winter clothing items at all fire and rescue stations throughout #Loudoun ⬇️

Due to favorable weather conditions, the burn ban imposed by the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office will be lifted at 7:00 p.m. tonight (Monday, 11/17). @loudoun.gov

Today kicks off #CrashResponderSafetyWeek! The LC-CFRS & the U.S. Department of Transportation want to remind you to slow down, move over, and be patient when you see flashing red, blue or amber lights. Do your part to protect those who work to protect you. 🚒🚑🚓🚧

The #LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office has determined yesterday’s house fire in the Ashburn District was accidental, caused by an unknown failure of a lithium-ion battery pack while actively charging. Damages are estimated at over one million dollars. DETAILS: www.loudoun.gov//CivicAlerts...

IMPORTANT ⚠️: Due to atmospheric conditions (high winds / dry conditions), the LCFR-FMO has prohibited open burning in #Loudoun County until further notice. Anyone found burning during this prohibition may receive a Virginia Uniform Summons for prohibited burning. @loudoun.gov

#LCFR units are on scene of a structure fire in the 19000 blk of Kipheart Dr. Fire has been extinguished & crews are performing salvage & overhaul operations. Fire investigators are on scene. All occupants accounted for. 1 civilian evaluated for minor injury & 1 FF transported for minor injury.

It’s giving season! 🎁✨ We’re excited to kick off our first annual “Heroes for the Holidays” Toy Drive! Now through 12/7, donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any of our fire & rescue stations. All donations will go to benefit a child in need, right here in #Loudoun!

On this #VeteransDay, we pause to honor and thank all who served our country. Thank you to our LC-CFRS members, past and present, who served and continue their dedicated service to the #Loudoun community.

Law Enforcement and Fire Officials Investigate Fatal Fire in Ashburn. DETAILS: bit.ly/3JUcycc @sheriff.loudoun.gov

Due to favorable weather conditions, the burn ban imposed by the LCFR-FMO earlier this week will be lifted at 7:00 p.m. tonight (Friday, 11/7). Learn more about open burning in #Loudoun: www.loudoun.gov/820/Open-Bur...

#LCFR Recruit Classes 48 & 49 have been hard at work! RC48 is in EMT school, practicing hands-on patient assessments and learning about airway & cardiac emergencies. RC49 is in fire school and completed their first live burn evolutions last week! Keep up the great work! 🔥🩺

Last week, BC603 & FS7, Aldie, B-shift personnel were proud to present FF Zach Eicher with his FFII badge, officially signifying his advancement from FF to FFII. Congratulations to FFII Eicher & thank you for your commitment to the #Loudoun community! 👏

IMPORTANT ⚠️: Effective at midnight tonight, the LCFR-FMO has prohibited open burning in #Loudoun until further notice due to atmospheric conditions. Anyone found burning during this prohibition may receive a Virginia Uniform Summons for prohibited burning, which is a class one misdemeanor.

Fire and Rescue Teams Up with Law Enforcement Partners to Understand and Train for Fire as a Weapon Incidents. MORE: bit.ly/4hHWFCi

🩷 Although #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth has ended, you can visit the Loudoun Breast Health Network’s website year-round to learn more about their organization, services, and how you can help support #Loudoun residents undergoing breast cancer treatment: lbhn.org

TOMORROW: Beginning at ~10AM on Saturday (11/1), we’ll be knocking on doors & conducting a smoke alarm canvass in the Lowes Island area. Community members in that area can expect to see fire and rescue personnel & vehicles. Learn more about our free smoke alarm program: loudoun.gov/smokealarms

🎃 Happy Halloween! This morning, #LCFR & Inova Loudoun Hospital teamed up to spread smiles to kids & their families in the hospital’s pediatric unit! Technical Rescue personnel dressed in costumes & rappelled from the roof, stopping to interact with kids through the windows.

This past weekend, members of the #LCCFRS assisted the Arlington County Fire Dept., U.S. Navy, & DC Fire and EMS for the 50th anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon. This event spanned from Arlington, VA to Washington, D.C. with over 40,000 runners. 🏅 Congratulations to all the participants!

THIS WEEKEND! On Sunday, 11/2, we once again “Fall Back” & set our clocks back one hour to Eastern Standard Time. The #LCCFRS reminds community members to use this opportunity to check the batteries in their smoke & Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms. DETAILS: bit.ly/4oQeqBL

Halloween is creepin’ up! 👻🎃 Check out these safety tips to ensure you and your loved ones have a spooktacular time tomorrow! @loudouncounty.bsky.social

A joint investigation by the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office & the @sheriff.loudoun.gov has determined that last Friday’s fatal three alarm fire in Sterling was intentional, and a suspect is in custody. DETAILS: www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts....

🚨 Today is #NationalFirstRespondersDay! Thank you to all of our firefighters, EMS providers, law enforcement, & dispatchers who work day & night to keep #Loudoun safe! 🚑🚒🚓 We’re grateful for your dedication & commitment to serving our community!

The #LCFR Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding community members about the importance of exercising caution when using cooking appliances after one resident was injured following a kitchen fire Wednesday morning. DETAILS: www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts....

This week, BC603 & FS7, Aldie, B-Shift personnel were honored to present Tech. Lauren Lauzier with a Unit Citation Award. This recognition was for her participation in life-saving actions administered by her & the crew while working at FS12, Lovettsville, in August. Job well done by all involved! 👏

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧 Work has begun on the roundabout at Rt. 9 & Rt. 287 that will affect many #Loudoun commuters. Construction is currently scheduled for substantial completion in summer 2027. Learn more: bit.ly/4oAKucB

#LCCFRS responded to two separate fires in the Little River and Catoctin Districts overnight. Fortunately, no civilian or firefighter injuries were reported in either incident. DETAILS: bit.ly/4nj94hg

✨Happy #Diwali! We hope the festival of lights brings peace, contentment, joy & happiness your way throughout the year & in the years to come. If your celebration includes fireworks, review the safety tips on our website: www.loudoun.gov/fireworks