Volume I, 2011 Fairfax County Fire... Volume I, 2011 1

Volume I, 2011
Volume I, 2011
1
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue Station 18, Jefferson, Fire and Rescue Station 8, Annandale, and Fire and Rescue Station 23, West
Annandale, conduct an ice training exercise at Fairview Lake, January 26, 2011. Several media outlets reported on the training. (Photo
by Angela K. Ballard, Fire and Rescue Academy)
Line Copy
2
Volume I, 2011
From The Fire Chief . . .
Ronald L. Mastin
“Thank you
for all that
you do to
serve our great
county. Do it
proudly.”
A
s we come to the close of
winter and begin looking
forward to the great many
things that spring offers, I want us
all to take a few moments to reflect
on and renew our commitment to
health and safety. We can all recall an
incident during the past year when
we said, “Luck was on our side, and
fortunately, no one was injured.” We
know the dangers of our profession,
but I don’t want our health and safety
to depend on being lucky.
Every person, from the newest recruit to the Fire Chief, has to take
responsibility to ensure we don’t
depend on luck as a safety program.
This all starts by each individual
pledging to commit themselves to
being the very best they can be at all
facets of their job. Also, making a
commitment to learn something new
every day and sharing that with your
shift mates. And, finally, striving to
be the best at knowing your equipment, SOPs, operations manuals, and
response district so there is no second
guessing about what needs to be done
in a stressful situation.
For incident commanders, this
means doing a complete and thorough size-up and initiating an incident action plan that is communicated
effectively and executed according to
our policies and procedures; personnel accountability is in place, the R.I.T.
has been established, and resources
Ronald L. Mastin, Fire Chief
Dan Schmidt, Editor
Cathy Richards, Layout and Design
© COPYRIGHT 2010
Fairfax County
Fire and Rescue Department
4100 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-246-3801
are allocated to influence a positive
outcome. The situation is constantly
re-evaluated, tactics are modified to
meet any changes that occur, and
crew unity is maintained at all times.
The company officer must ensure
his/her personnel train and prepare
for the worst case scenario. This
starts with strong leadership and always setting a good example, whether in the station, at the incident scene,
or off-duty.
Is it reasonable to expect your
“team” to maintain their fitness,
train daily, and execute effectively if
you are not setting an example? The
company officer sets the tone for everyone else and if it is not done each
and every day as part of your commitment to support a healthy and
safe workforce, we put ourselves in
the position of depending on “luck.”
I encourage, and quite frankly expect,
all of our officers to be the leader
when it comes to physical fitness,
company training, and safe fireground operations. If not you, then
who?
I know that we can all point to obstacles that keep us from doing these
basic things. It’s the budget, taking
units to the shop, details, transfers,
etc. The fact is, incidents will still
occur and once a tragic event takes
place, the excuses are just that, “excuses.” We do face challenging times,
not only with the budget, but with
LINE COPY is the newsletter of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
and is published by the department’s Public Affairs and Life Safety Education staff.
Questions regarding deadlines or publication schedule should be addressed to Cathy
Richards at 703-246-3801. All submissions should be sent to Public Affairs and Life
Safety Education, marked “Attn: Editor, LINE COPY.”
Volume I, 2011
3
Members of the 130th Recruit School Class provided a fire safety presentation on February 15, 2011, to the children at Halley Elementary
School in the Lorton area. Pictured left to right on the top row: Recruit Firefighter Medic Jon A. Bailey, Recruit Firefighter Medic
Garrett J. Briggs, and Recruit Firefighter Medic Jason D. Young. (Photo by Lieutenant Marc S. Davidson, Fire and Rescue Academy)
building construction, threats of terrorism, active shooter events, and many more. We can’t sit
back and blame anyone else. We must prepare
both mentally and physically every day to ensure
everyone goes home. After all, that is what we
preach and train on as a fire service.
Can we all look in the mirror and say, “I am doing my part each and every day to ensure that I
am not jeopardizing my life or that of my fellow
firefighter?” We owe it to each other as a team of
professionals that takes on the most dangerous,
but also provides for a most rewarding and noble
profession of serving others during their greatest
time of need. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Luck runs out, but daily dedication, persistence,
and commitment will win the day. Thank you
for all that you do to serve our great county. Do
it proudly. v
This Issue . . .
From The Fire Chief ...................................................2
NOVA Offers Online AAS Degree in Fire Science ...4
Winter Promotional Ceremonies ...............................4
130th Recruit School..................................................5
2010 Virginia Governor’s Fire Service Award ..........6
After 50 Years, Fire Station 12 Demolished ..............7
Letters of Appreciation ...............................................8
Hot Shots .................................................................10
Large Loss Fires .......................................................12
Community Program Highlights ............................13
Top 10 Activity Report ............................................14
Letter of Appreciation...............................................15
Awards & Presentations .........................................16
“Taking Up” ............................................................18
Retirements, Anniversaries, and New Hires ...........19
Station 16 Profile .....................................................20
Line Copy
4
Volume I, 2011
NOVA Offers Online AAS Degree in Fire Science
The Extended Learning Institute (ELI) at NOVA now offers the opportunity to obtain an
Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology (FST) ONLINE. The Fire Science
program is perfect for firefighters on shift work. The degree program offers students:
• The opportunity to earn certification as a Fire Officer 1 and 2 by completing certain courses.
• Advanced standing which allows students to get credit for completed training and
experience.
• Opportunities to transfer into four-year degree programs in fire science, public safety,
public administration, and emergency management and planning.
All 12 of the FST courses required for the AAS degree will be available online through ELI by
the Fall of 2011.
Visit the ELI website for more information at www.nvcc.edu/eli.
Helpful Links:
Registration for ELI Courses
http://eli.nvcc.edu/registration.htm
Spring 2011 FST Course Descriptions
http://eli.nvcc.edu/schedules/spring11/spfst.htm
Brief Overview of “Fire Science Degree”
Programs
http://www.nvcc.edu/campuses-and-centers/
annandale/academic-divisions/business-public-services/fst/overview.html
College Credit for Fire Training and Experience
http://www.nvcc.edu/campuses-and-centers/
annandale/academic-divisions/business-public-services/fst/credit.html
Winter Promotional Ceremonies
Captain I Michael J. Fontana and Captain I Trenton L. Houghton
take the promotional oath from Fire Chief Ronald L. Mastin, January
12, 2011, in the A-Level Conference Center in the Massey Building.
(Photo by Captain I Francis O. Mensah)
Chief Ronald L. Mastin presents the certificate of promotion to
Captain I Edward D. Bowman on February 9, 2011, in the A-Level
Conference Center in the Massey Building. (Photo By Captain I
Francis O. Mensah)
Volume I, 2011
5
130th
Recruit School
Firefighter Medic
Jon A. Bailey
Firefighter Medic
Garrett J. Briggs
Firefighter Medic
Andrew J. Coston
Firefighter Medic
Andrew M. Crush
Firefighter Medic
Joseph C. Deutsch
Firefighter Medic
Sally A. Dickinson
Firefighter Medic
John D. Flynn
Firefighter Medic
Cory S. Graham
Firefighter Medic
Jeffrey M. Kutner
Firefighter Medic
Ryan M. Legg
Firefighter Medic
Jonathan J. Long
Firefighter Medic
Oscar E. Luna
Firefighter Medic
Steven C. Melone
Firefighter Medic
Jennifer A. Sherman
Firefighter Medic
Jason D. Young
Assistant Chief John J. Caussin, Jr., Operations Bureau, presents
the certificate of promotion to Lieutenant Stephen C. Schellhammer,
Apparatus Section, on February 23, 2011, in the A-Level Conference
Center in the Massey Building. (Photo by Captain I Francis O.
Mensah)
L i n e C o p y can be viewed at
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire
Line Copy
6
Volume I, 2011
First Block is Laid . . .
Crews from Fire and Rescue Station 12, Great
Falls, lay the first block to the foundation of the
new station, January 6, 2011. Construction of the
station continues on schedule with the anticipated
opening later this year. Pictured from left to
right: Captain II Mark L. Feaster, Technician
Robert C. Schoenberger, Technician Ronald B.
Evans, Firefighter Hugh S. Boyle, Technician
Eric T. Thieman, Master Technician Randal A.
Leatherman, and Technician Mike C. Day.
2010 Virginia Governor’s Fire Service Award
Captain I Chester E. Waters, Academy, is presented the Excellence in Virginia's Fire Service Award, Saturday, February 26,
2011, at the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association's Expos & Symposium opening ceremony, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
The award recognizes an individual who exemplifies outstanding dedication to helping protect the citizens of Virginia against the
devastating effects of fire, not only in their own jurisdictions, but in other areas of the Commonwealth. Nominees are reviewed
and selected by the Virginia Fire Services Board Executive Committee and forwarded to the Governor through the Secretary of
Public Safety for approval. Pictured left to right: Assistant Chief John J. Caussin, Jr., Captain I Chester E. Waters, Deputy Chief
Michael T. Reilly, and Deputy Chief Keith H. Johnson.
Volume I, 2011
7
After 50 Years, Fire Station 12 Demolished
Old Station
New Station
Built: 1960
Square Feet: 7,258
Bays: 4
Parking Spaces: 21
Acres: 2.05
Anticipated Opening: late 2011
Square Feet: 18,700
Bays: 4
Parking Spaces: 38 (includes 2 handicapped spaces)
Acres: 2.95 (includes .9 acre for septic field)
Line Copy
8
L
e
t
t
e
r
s
o
f
T
h
a
n
k
s
Volume I, 2011
Volume I, 2011
9
10
Line Copy
Volume I, 2011
Hardcore TROT crews from Battalion 4, A-Shift, conducted an ice rescue training exercise at Fairview Lake, January 26, 2011. Several
media outlets reported on the live training exercise. (Photo by Larry Golfer)
Crews from Engine 425, Truck 425, and Rescue 439 work to remove
a patient trapped below the dash and behind the steering wheel as
a result of a single-vehicle wreck, December 18, 2010, on Wiehle
Avenue, between Fairway Drive and North Shore Drive. The patient
was transported with non-life threatening injuries to a local hospital.
(Photo by Battalion Chief Mark A. Rohr, Battalion 1, C-Shift)
A Christmas morning fire broke out at 11506 Chapel Road causing
$100,000 in damages. A tanker task force, using three tankers,
shuttled water to bring the fire under control in approximately
45 minutes. Improper disposal of fireplace ashes caused the fire.
Sounding smoke alarms allowed the four occupants to escape
unharmed. (Photos by Technician Andrew J. Hubert, Operations
6, A-Shift)
Volume I, 2011
11
A window technician from Kensington Glass was rescued by Rescue
439 and 421 crews while repairing windows on a 12-story office
building at 2325 Dulles Corner Boulevard, February 3, 2011, at
approximately 6 p.m. Crews assembled a lowering system from the
rooftop with Technical Rescue Specialist Chris Kehne attached to
Units from Fire and Rescue Station 8, B-Shift responded to this rescue the worker. The worker was safely brought down to Truck
house fire at Renwood Lane in the Annandale area at approximately 436, and lowered to the ground without injury. (Photo by Stephen
3:50 a.m. on December 11, 2010. (Photo by Master Technician Aubrey)
Philip C. Devereaux, Fire and Rescue Station 8, B-Shift)
Firefighters saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of this
townhouse at 7677 Sheffield Village Lane, December 28, 2010. The
two-alarm fire displaced two adults, three children and destroyed the
two-story townhouse. According to fire investigators, the fire was
accidental. An electrical anomaly in the attached shed containing
an electrical panel caused the fire. (Photo by Paul D. Lof)
An unattended candle in the basement caused the fire at 6004
Columbia Pike in the Baileys Crossroads area, December 28,
2010. The two-alarm accidental fire was brought under control in
approximately 30 minutes, displacing six adults and two children.
A dog and a fish perished in the fire. (Photo by Police Officer Sean
Regan, Fairfax County Police Department)
12
Line Copy
Volume I, 2011
Large Loss Fire Investigations
Date: 11/1/2010 Box: 31-00 Address: 2600 Quincy Adams Drive Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $321,000 Loss: $300,000 Status: Closed
Date: 11/7/2010 Box: 01-92 Address: 2142 Haycock Road Type: Commercial
Cause: Under Investigation Value: $1,193,000 Loss: $1,020,000 Status: Open
Date: 11/7/2010 Box: 21-06 Address: 3215 Foxvale Drive Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $1,237,105 Loss: $464,800 Status: Closed
Date: 11/14/2010 Box: 42-18 Address: 314 Maple Avenue, West Type: Commercial
Cause: Accidental Value: $3,800,000 Loss: $710,000 Status: Closed
Date: 11/30/2010 Box: 14-06 Address: 9618 Braddock Road Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $392,760 Loss: $300,000 Status: Closed
Date: 12/11/2010 Box: 08-03 Address: 6534 Renwood Lane Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $367,215 Loss: $112,800 Status: Closed
Date: 12/19/2010 Box: 15-01 Address: 5303 Lees Corner Road Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $391,215 Loss: $391,215 Status: Closed
Date: 12/26/2010 Box: 36-08 Address: 2921 Centreville Road Type: Commercial
Cause: Accidental Value: $2,156,400 Loss: $1,617,300 Status: Closed
Date: 12/28/2010 Box: 19-12 Address: 7677 Sheffield Village Lane Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $722,990 Loss: $256,610 Status: Closed
Date: 12/29/2010 Box: 10-00 Address: 6004 Columbia Pike Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $292,245 Loss: $199,700 Status: Closed
Date: 1/9/2011 Box: 18-31 Address: 3204 Wayne Road Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $239,620 Loss: $60,000 Status: Closed
Date: 1/14/2011 Box: 18-05 Address: 2037 Rosemary Lane Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $181,950 Loss: $50,000 Status: Closed
Date: 1/17/2011 Box: 16-02 Address: 12441 Popes Head Road Type: Residential
Cause: Under Investigation Value: $101,175 Loss: $80,000 Status: Open
Date: 1/26/2011 Box: 34-03 Address: 10605 Vale Road Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $879,590 Loss: $856,750 Status: Closed
Date: 1/29/2011 Box: 23-04 Address: 9204 Kristin Lane Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $402,390 Loss: $374,390 Status: Closed
Date: 1/23/2011 Box: 27-08 Address: 6416 Old Scotts Court Type: Residential
Cause: Incendiary Value: $316,545 Loss: $60,000 Status: Closed
Date: 1/29/2011 Box: 01-12 Address: 7022 Capitol View Drive Type: Residential
Cause: Accidental Value: $217,400 Loss: $125,000 Status: Closed
Volume I, 2011
13
Community Outreach Program Highlights
Retirees helping out with the department’s toy drive pose for
a picture. Pictured left to right: John Harris, Reggie Lassiter,
Elliott Rubino, Brendan Harris, George Brooks (on bikes). Steve
Hartman, Joe Bertoni, Ricky Pray, and Charlie Wood (standing).
(Photo by Nancy Morrison)
Bicycles, sports equipment, remote control cars, dolls, and other
toys were provided to thousands of local children during the
holidays. The department provided over 3,500 toys to children.
(Photo by Nancy Morrison)
(Above) Captain I Cindy S. White, Assistant Chief Garrett
L. Dyer, and Captain II Elton N. Wright, load toys in bags
for giveaway to local schools and shelters. (Photo by Nancy
Morrison)
(Left) Captain II Charles E. Pullen, Jr., EMS Supervisor,
Battalion Six, picks up several games to be provided to local
children throughout Fairfax County. (Photo by Nancy Morrison)
Line Copy
14
Volume I, 2011
Ryan Shumate, Information
Technology, prepares multiple
ePCRS tablet units for
distribution to field operations.
(Photo by Steve M. Dennis,
Information Technology)
Top 10 Activity Report
January -December 2010
Ambulance
Unit
A 408
A 410
A 411
A 409
A 422E
A 417E
A 402E
A 414E
A 421E
A 401E
Calls
1,782
1,743
1,667
1,553
570
220
199
189
175
94
Medic
Unit
M 410
M 422
M 428
M 430
M 411
M 425
M 429
M 408
M 409
M 413
Calls
2,424
2,361
2,349
2,282
2,281
2,249
2,241
2,232
2,232
2,187
Engine Company
Unit
E 410
E 408
E 429
E 422
E 409
E 411
E 413
E 430
E 425
E 404
Calls
3,029
2,855
2,827
2,749
2,662
2,647
2,565
2,541
2,362
2,361
Ladder Company
Unit
T 429
T 425
T 410
T 422
TL 4 4 0
TL 4 3 0
T 411
TL 4 3 6
TL 4 0 8
TL 4 0 1
Calls
1,988
1,795
1,767
1,489
1,410
1,354
1,283
1,234
1,174
1,051
Rescue Squad
Unit
R 426
R 418
R 411
R 401
R 421
R 419
R 414
R 439
Calls
1,447
1,258
1,218
1,206
1,162
1,052
913
900
Battalion Chiefs &
EMS Captains
Unit
Calls
EMS 4 0 4 1 , 8 9 8
EMS 4 0 5 1 , 6 3 3
EMS 4 0 2 1 , 3 7 0
EMS 4 0 3 1 , 2 1 3
EMS 4 0 1 1 , 1 4 1
EMS 4 0 6 1 , 1 0 9
EMS 4 0 7
897
BC 4 0 4
813
BC 4 0 3
688
BC 4 0 2
668
Unit activity is compiled from the event history file. A unit must be dispatched
to a call or added on to be counted. Mutual aid dispatches are included in the
activity report.
Line Copy
Deadlines
The deadlines for
submission to the remaining
2011 Line Copy issues are no
later than May 15, August
15, and November 15. Please
submit articles or text to Dan
Schmidt at Dan.Schmidt@
fairfaxcounty.gov or Cathy
Richards, Cathy.Richards@
fairfaxcounty.gov.
Volume I, 2011
15
Line Copy
16
Volume I, 2011
Awards
&
Presentations
Unit Citations
Middleton Court - House Fire
Engine 429
Captain I Michael D. Allen
Lieutenant William D. Vannoy
Firefighter Justin B. Murray
Firefighter Christopher L. Rhodes
Truck 429
Captain I Bill C. Betz
Lieutenant Michael W. Whetsell
Master Technician Donald R. Crum
Team Performance Awards
CPR Incident
Engine 421
Captain I David P. Conrad
Technician Ji Young Lee
Technician Chris M. Matsos
Technician John M. Smith III
Medic 440
Technician Eric A. Provow
Firefighter Scott R. Fickes
Captain I Timothy W. Riffe, Fire and Rescue Station 35, A-Shift, receives his
30-year plaque commemorating his service to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
Department on February 4, 2011. Pictured left to right: Firefighter Neil A. Daniel,
Master Technician Kyle B. Anderson, Captain I Timothy W. Riffe, Firefighter
Gordon E. Bennett, Firefighter Medic Alexander M. Paal. (Photo by Captain I
Thomas G. Arnold)
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
Department Honor Guard
Captain II Jerome I. Williams
Lieutenant Anthony L. Liddell
Technician Jason R. Abitz
Technician Rickie L. Atkins
Technician Juan C. Ayala
Technician Christopher Barnes
Technician Patrick S. Devera
Technician Ramon M. Estrada
Technician Sandra M. Houghton
Technician Alfred O. Mann
Technician Alexander C. Obert
Technician Brenden J. Petersburg
Technician Kimberly A. Schoppa
Technician William E. Thurston
Firefighter Rodney E. Gray
Firefighter Michael Lee
Firefighter Won C. Lee
Firefighter Travis T. Nguyen
Career Achievement Awards
Master Technician Michael C. Lewis
Master Technician William M. Owensby
Technician John D. Leary, Jr.
The Fire and Rescue Department's Honor Guard
gather for a group photo after receiving a Team
Performance Award December, 22, 2010, by Deputy
Chief Michael T. Reilly, Chief Training Officer, for
their dedication and commitment to furthering the
proud traditions of the Fire and Rescue Department
and the residents of Fairfax County. Pictured
in the front row left to right: Acting Technician
Sandra M. Houghton, Technician Kimberly A.
Schoppa, Technician Patrick S. Devera, Captain
I Glenn F. Tschann, Deputy Chief Michael T.
Reilly, Technician William E. Thurston, Technician
Juan C. Ayala, Captain I Francis O. Mensah,
Technician Rickie L. Atkins. Back row left to right:
Firefighter Michael Lee, Technician Alfred O. Mann,
Firefighter Travis T. Nguyen, Technician Brenden
J. Petersburg, Firefighter Won C. Lee, Technician
Christopher Barnes.
Volume I, 2011
17
3 Year Safe Driving
Technician Gregory B. Barnett
Technician David M. Kerns
Technician Nathanael E. Perkins
Acting Technician Romel B. Williams
Firefighter Kenneth C. Dobbs, Jr.
Firefighter Ivan W. Holmes, Jr.
Firefighter Patrick I. Kairouz
Firefighter Brandon M. Winfield
6 Year Safe Driving
Lieutenant Robert W. Gusa
Technician Juan D. DiMartino
Technician Michael S. Eddy
Technician Terrance L. Ewell
Technician Iris Shaw
Technician Anthony D. Shockley
Technician Beverly L. Studds
Firefighter Antjuan D. Proctor
9 Year Safe Driving
Captain I Corey A. Matthews
Lieutenant Janet T. Norko
Lieutenant Richard M. Trudeau
Master Technician Daniel C. Mitchell, Sr.
Technician Derrick L. Penny
Technician Karen D. Sterling
Technician Reginald L. Wadley
15 Year Safe Driving
Lieutenant Ronald S. Pifer
Lieutenant Rex E. Strickland, III
Master Technician Patrick J. Keenan
Liberty Mutual Insurance presented their Heroes Award to Captain I Lawrence
Jenkins, Master Technician John L. Capps, Firefighter Heather J. Lefever, Technician
Davin E. Bridges, and Firefighter Mark E. Huehn for their quick actions in the
fatal fire on Hemming Avenue in rescuing the crew from Engine 422. The award
was presented December 17, 2010, in the Mason District’s Community Room.
Pictured left to right: Deputy Chief Keith H. Johnson, Mason District Supervisor
Penny Gross, Jonathan Morse,Liberty Mutual Insurance, Mohamed Salih, Liberty
Mutual Insurance, Captain I Lawrence Jenkins, Master Technician John L. Capps,
Firefighter Heather J. Lefever, Technician Davin E. Bridges, Firefighter Mark E.
Huehn, and Battalion Chief John L. Everett.
2010 Gainesville Times
“Citizens of the Year”
Deputy Chief Keith D. Morrison
Battalion Chief Richard A. Roatch
Battalion Chief Robert P. Ruwe
Captain I Michael B. Davis
Captain I Kevin P. Edwards
Lieutenant William M. Best
Lieutenant Thomas R. Carver
Lieutenant Mark A. Fernandez
Technician Rudy Iturrino
Lieutenant Michael J. Marks
Master Technician John C. Mayers, Jr.
Lieutenant Rodney S. Vaughan
Lieutenant Erick L. Weinzapfel
2010 Inova IAMS Gold Award
(Both members of Inova Cardiology Performance
Improvement Committee for reducing door to
balloon time for STEMI care)
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) presented an award to Virginia
Task Force 1, February 8, 2011. Pictured left to right: Captain II Joseph E. Knerr,
Battalion Chief Robert J. Zoldos, Deputy Chief Keith H. Johnson, Chief Ronald L.
Mastin, Rich Cooper, Mike Becraft, Mark Harrison, and Vince Cannard. (Photo
by Angela K. Ballard, Fire and Rescue Academy)
Dr. Scott Weir, OMD
Beth L. Adams Roemmelt, Quality Manager
Line Copy
18
“Taking Up”
Technician
Kenneth E. Neumann
Entry Date: September 22, 1980
Retirement Date: January 3,
2011
Recruit School Number: 52
Assignments: 26, 25, 29, 36
Likes about the Fire Department: The action each call
brings. Problem solving on
different calls and getting to
interact with people in the community.
Will miss about the Fire Department: The extended family
that the Fire Department has
provided me. Being an Apparatus Technician.
Plans for the future: Spend
time with my wife, sons, family,
and friends. Working for Communication Caches.
Words of wisdom: Learn the
area you work in by knowing
the streets, buildings, and types
of construction. This may just
save your life some day. Take
ownership of the equipment
you use daily by taking care of
it. Work as a team and look out
for each other.
What got you interested in the
fire service? As a kid I lived
close to a Fire Station where I
started to hang out at age 14.
I learned early on that I liked
helping people.
Who or what had an influence in your career? There are
so many good people in this
department that have retired.
These are just a few of my
many mentors: Gerry Jaskulski, Jr. DiCola, Danny Bickham,
Hugh Wood, Carl Pumphrey,
Mike Nelson, Glenn Gaines, Ed
Stinnette, Doug Turner, Richard
Slepetz, Gary Clouser, Ashby
Thompson, Dave McKernan,
Chris Raabe, Dave Ashley, and
of course, Marty Bundrick.
Technician
David L. Kannard
Entry Date: October , 1988
Retirement Date: February 1,
2011
Recruit School Number: 74
Assignments: 36, 15, 38, 16,
Fire Marshals Office
Volume I, 2011
Likes about the Fire Department: The people I have met
and worked with. The experience I have gotten through the
years, and the classes that the
department offered to help further my career.
Will miss about the Fire Department: All the great people
I got to know, which became
great friends and I consider part
of my family.
Plans for the future: Relax
and maybe move to a warmer
climate, where I don’t have to
shovel snow.
Words of wisdom: Take care
of each other on each and every
call and go home safe.
What got you interested in
the fire service? My dad, who
passed away when I was 15. He
was a volunteer for years.
Who or what made an influence in your career? Ashby
Thompson, my first Captain.
He was a great shift leader.
Deputy Chief John J. Walsh, Operations, A-Shift, presents Technician Andrew J.
Hubert his 30-year plaque commemorating his service to the organization, February
26, 2011. Crews from Fire and Rescue Station 30, Merrifield, look on.
Volume I, 2011
Retirements
Lieutenant Pete J. Bendo
July 26, 1982 - February 27, 2011
Captain I Gary C. Dize
January 12, 1981 - December 30, 2010
19
Anniversaries
34 Years
Battalion Chief Mark A. Rohr
Captain I Robert M. Mohler
Firefighter Clevis R. Hooker
Firefighter Jason D. Triplett
Firefighter Erich H. Williams
10 Years
32 Years
Captain II George M. Harley
May 21, 1979 - January 11, 2011
Technician Kurt A. Hoffman
January 24, 1983 - December 28, 2010
Technician David L. Kannard
October 24, 1988 - February 1, 2011
Technician Mitchell D. Lake
June 2, 1980 - January 15, 2011
Captain I Veckser T. Nesmith
August 4, 1986 - December 17, 2010
Technician Kenneth E. Neumann
September 22, 1980 - January 3, 2011
Master Technician William M. Owensby
September 21, 1981 - December 21, 2010
New Hires
Mary V. Catlett
Financial Specialist III
Timothy B. Middleton
Inventory Management Supervisor
Andrew M. Sullivan
Financial Specialist I
Jacqueline W. Tinsley
Administrative Assistant V
Captain I Paul A. Masiello
Lieutenant Richard E. Bright
31 Years
Battalion Chief Thomas W. Graling
Captain II Robert A Konczal
Technician John M. Lockhart
Technician William E. Teal
30 Years
Battalion Chief Dean W. Cox
Captain II Keith W. Cross
Captain I Timothy W. Riffe
Technician Andrew J. Hubert
25 Years
Battalion Chief John L. Everett
Captain II James E. Lee, Jr.
Captain I Leroy L. Butler, Jr.
Captain I Kendall Thompson
Lieutenant William F. Bundy, Jr.
Lieutenant Michael J. Marks
Lieutenant Bruce A. Neuhaus
Lieutenant Joseph A. Oleksia
Technician Edward T. Deskins, Jr.
Technician John P. Jones
Technician Samuel L. Poles, Jr.
Firefighter George N. Pancione, Jr.
15 Years
Captain II Kit R. Hessel
Lieutenant Adam C. Brock
Lieutenant Michael W. Engelhardt
Lieutenant Karl D. Roche
Master Technician George E. Hahn
Master Technician Kenny M. McGee
Master Technician Richard C. Vannoy
Technician Jack W. Billhimer
Technician Raul F. Perla
Technician Jeffrey S. Seabright
Technician Cliff E. Sweeney
Firefighter Jorge F. Arias
Captain I Thomas G. Arnold
Lieutenant Derrick O. Colden
Technician Thomas E. Biller
Technician Nicole Y. Ciarrocca
Technician Rolando E. Contreras
Technician Glenn W. Dressler
Technician Richard D. Gundert
Technician Miranda Lambermond
Technician Katja H. Lancing
Technician George E. Loayza
Technician Reid V. Lottchea
Technician Steven T. Onufrey
Technician Robert E. Pickel, Jr.
Technician Linda J. Post
Technician Shannon G. Reed
Technician Kevin F. Reyes
Technician Deborah G. Sparrer
Technician Ryan J. Ward
Firefighter Jimmie Backus
Firefighter Craig S. Furneisen, Jr.
Walter M. Mckendree, Fire Inspector II
Frederick R. Reddington,
Material Requirements Specialist
Vickie R. Shorts,
Administrative Assistant II
5 Years
Technician Kristi L. Bartlett
Technician Michael E. Garvin
Technician Aleksandra O. Kazmar
Technician Christopher M. Kroboth
Technician Jeffrey E. Loach
Technician Victor F. Popovich
Technician Bruce J. Stark
Technician Chaz Z. Takacs
Acting Technician Daniel P. Barker
Firefighter Anthony R. Butler
Firefighter Vicki L. Clary
Firefighter Benjamin E. Jenkins
Firefighter Jin S. Lee
Firefighter Romulo O. Maciel Filho
Firefighter David W. Prohaska
Firefighter Damien R. Sanchez
Firefighter Kyle L. Turner
Maria T. Caswell, Management
Analyst II
20
Line Copy
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department
Attn: Public Affairs and Life Safety Education
4100 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Volume I, 2011
PRST STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT 45
FAIRFAX, VA
Station Profile
Clifton
Fire and Rescue
Station 16
Captain II
Richard A. McKinney, Jr.
Station Commander
Station constructed: Current structure built in 1995.
Station specialty: Tanker, Rural Water Supply, Brush Unit, Boat (static water)
Square miles in first due area: 17.9
Specific hazardous/target areas: Southern Railway dissects first due area. 90% non-hydrant area.
Total calls in 2010: 555
Equipment assigned to station: Engine, Medic, Tanker, Brush Unit, Zodiac Inflatable Boat.
Station personnel: A-Shift: Captain I Todd S. Hall, Master Technician Uwe B. Reins, Technician
Michael R. Boub, Jr., Technician Edward T. Deskins, Jr., Technician Peter Kosenko, Firefighter Jay
Corwin, Firefighter Michael R. Ortmann B-Shift: Captain I Stephen E. Miller, Master Technician
Allen O. Comer, Master Technician Cecil L. Greene, Technician Randy M. Blakey, Technician Dawn
C. Kerns, Technician Anita J. Whitfield, Firefighter Bruce C. Culpeper, Firefighter Benjamin A. Rice
C-Shift: Captain II Richard A. McKinney, Jr., Master Technician Ravinder S. Mashiana, Technician
Nicole Y. Ciarrocca, Technician James H. Tolson, Jr., Firefighter Michael V. Allen, Firefighter Marlon
D. Garner, Firefighter Gregory A. Morton.