Loudoun County,Va.

[mnsand]

[quote name='dawson_fire' post='103037' date='Apr 30 2007, 23:43 ']Mike,

I was told today that the county bought 4 tanker and the other one is going to Round Hill.

Also told the county was going to put a new squad at Leesburg,not sure if they are for certain or not but they are on the grapevine.



Terry[/quote]



Terry,



I have not heard a confirmation about a squad in Leesburg. As you may know, Leesburg operates seperate fire and rescue companies. The Rescue squad operates a heavy squad and Loudoun County now has paid staff at the rescue company for the squad. Squad 13 is a 1992 E-1, so it is getting some age.



The interesting arrival in Leesburg will be the new Seagrave tiller truck this year. It will be equipped with extrication tools. I have been told that once the Seagrave tiller is in service, Leesburg's current rescue engine (1995 E-1 Protector) will be sold. A lot of decisions I believe are still up in the air.



Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA