Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous

[mnsand]

I will wrap up this series of postings from a fire department that I have been working on for some time to visit. I had the opportunity to visit about 10 years ago, after going through some extensive security measures. About 2 years ago, I asked to visit again because I knew new apparatus had arrived. I was denied because of new and tightened security. After continuing to check with the fire department, things finally worked out and I had the opportunity to visit the Warrenton Army Training Center in Warrenton, Virginia.



This facility is located just outside of Warrenton in Fauquier County. I also understand that this FD also provides protection to another facility located in Culpeper County. Very tight security measures and I still don't have a real good idea what goes on here. I understand that it is a communications and support facility for the National Communications System (NSC), and the US Army serves as the executive agent for the administration and management of the facilities on behalf of the NSC.



Once approval and all of the security stuff was taken care of, the Fire Chief and the crew were just outstanding. There was only one requirement - no apparatus photos in front of any building or other structure. I am becoming use to this requirement after visiting FEMA's Mt. Weather facility in Virginia. The Chief made a great recommendation for a photo area, and I had the opportunity to visit this past week.



Let's start with the FD's logo.





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA