He was buried in a casket that was made by a fellow firefighter and longtime friend. The weather was perfect for graveside services, and the service was officiated by a LCCFRS volunteer chaplain. And, per his request, we do not believe that anyone’s fishing plans were interrupted!

Chief Carter was buried with his fire helmet, a can of Coke, a pine cone from his vacation home, and a red hankerchief ... (Full Story & Photos)

Graveside services will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, October 16, at Sharon Cemetery in Middleburg, near Jay Street and East Federal Street.

Buzzy specifically requested to not have a formal Fire Department visitation and funeral. Come as you are. If you want to wear a uniform, that is fine as well. All are welcome.

For those attending the graveside services, we recommend carpooling if you can, ... (Full Story & Photos)

We have been in their exact situation, having lost most of our equipment and a fire engine when Tropical Storm Agnes struck our fire station and community in 1972. Floodwaters from Little River were 5.5’ deep in our station during that flood. It was from the help of other volunteer fire departments and citizens from throughout the DC Metro Area that got us on our feet again, and we are glad to ... (Full Story & Photos)

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He died this afternoon after having been ill for several weeks. He served our department and community for nearly 63 years, and was our Fire Chief for well over 35 consecutive years.

Information concerning services will be posted as soon as possible.... (Full Story & Photos)

We had our fire hose tested on Monday, and we were letting it air dry out back before loading it back on the Wildland Support Unit. We had 2341’ of hose tested, and only one section failed, having been damaged in a brush fire earlier this year.... (Full Story & Photos)

It was fun and educational!... (Full Story & Photos)

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