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Wed. Aug 25th 2010
New Rescue Squad carport is being installed

Yesterday, contractors began to install a new carport adjacent to the Aldie Fire Station.  This carport will soon house ...

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Mon. Jul 12th 2010
All Firequacker Ducks are Numbered and Ready to Float!

On July 11th, 3000 raci ng ducks arrived at the Aldie Fire Station.  No, it wasn't a Hitchcock movie.  In...

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Thu. Jun 3rd 2010
2010 Firequacker Duck Race Update

Duck sales started May 22, 2010 at the Aldie Fire Station during the "Treasures on the Turnpike" village yard ...

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Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad (Leesburg)

Our EMS neighbors to the North, Loudoun County Station 613 in Leesburg.


Old Dominion Fire Historical Society Flickr Page

This link shows the former Aldie VFD 1953 GMC Engine 7 as restored to appear as it did "brand new" when it belonged to the He...


R.C. Iden Excavating, Inc.

A "Speedy Swimmer" Sponsor of the 2010 Duck Race, R.C. Iden Excavating has been in business in Aldie since 1961! For your ex...




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Close-up of the gasoline tanker rollover. Photo credit Jeff Flippo.Gasoline Tanker Rollover, Champe Ford Rd & Rt 50, 1988

Close-up of the gasoline tanker rollover. Photo credit Jeff Flippo.

 
This was a low-speed bus rollover with no injuries.  Both vehicles were driven away from the scene! Photo credit Susan Hottle.School Bus Accident, Rt 50 in front of Aldie Garage, Oct. 1991

This was a low-speed bus rollover with no injuries. Both vehicles were driven away from the scene! Photo credit Susan Hottle.

 
Slick roads led to this vehicle creating a new entry into an antique shop in Aldie.  Fortunately, there were no injuries. Photo credit Susan Hottle.Drive-through antique shop, December 1991

Slick roads led to this vehicle creating a new entry into an antique shop in Aldie. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Photo credit Susan Hottle.

 
A fully-loaded gasoline tanker rolled over at the intersection early one morning, closing Rt 50 all day and leaking several thousand gallons of gasoline into Little River. Fortunately, nobody was injured. Responding were Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, and Fairfax Counties as well as MWAA Dulles Airport FD. Photo credit Jeff Flippo.Gasoline Tanker Rollover, Champe Ford Rd & Rt 50, 1988

A fully-loaded gasoline tanker rolled over at the intersection early one morning, closing Rt 50 all day and leaking several thousand gallons of gasoline into Little River. Fortunately, nobody was injured. Responding were Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, and Fairfax Counties as well as MWAA Dulles Airport FD. Photo credit Jeff Flippo.

 
This photo shows Aldie firemen on the scene of the first working fire for the 1964 American LaFrance engine.  This was a tenant house at Oak Hill Farm, and the building was damaged but saved.  Photo credit unknown.First Working Fire for 1964 American LaFrance Pumper

This photo shows Aldie firemen on the scene of the first working fire for the 1964 American LaFrance engine. This was a tenant house at Oak Hill Farm, and the building was damaged but saved. Photo credit unknown.

 
Another view of the gasoline tanker explosion and fire taken enroute to the call by Vince Perricone.Gasoline Tanker Explosion, Rt 50 & Rt 606, late 1970's

Another view of the gasoline tanker explosion and fire taken enroute to the call by Vince Perricone.

 
Gasoline Tanker wrecked at what is now the intersection of Rt 50 & Loudoun County Pkwy. The truck driver was killed, and a foam unit from Dulles Airport was used to put out the blaze.  Photo taken by Vince Perricone while responding on the back of Brush 7.Gasoline Tanker Explosion, Rt 50 & Rt 606, late 1970's

Gasoline Tanker wrecked at what is now the intersection of Rt 50 & Loudoun County Pkwy. The truck driver was killed, and a foam unit from Dulles Airport was used to put out the blaze. Photo taken by Vince Perricone while responding on the back of Brush 7.

 
This accident was on Route 50 in front of the Gulf Station (now Lenah Auto Repair and Aldie Liberty Gas) in August 1974.  Photograph by Mark EwingAuto accident, Route 50 in Lenah

This accident was on Route 50 in front of the Gulf Station (now Lenah Auto Repair and Aldie Liberty Gas) in August 1974. Photograph by Mark Ewing

 
Overhaul in-progress after a large and stubborn fire in a residence being remodeled in March 1990.  Pictured are (foreground, from left) Mike Carter and unknown Middleburg firefighter.  Background (from left) unknown firefighter, John Mothena, Buzzy Carter, and Bernie Boteler. Photo credit Victoria Bellerose.House Fire, Chinn Lane in Middleburg, 1990

Overhaul in-progress after a large and stubborn fire in a residence being remodeled in March 1990. Pictured are (foreground, from left) Mike Carter and unknown Middleburg firefighter. Background (from left) unknown firefighter, John Mothena, Buzzy Carter, and Bernie Boteler. Photo credit Victoria Bellerose.

 
Route 50 has always had it's share of accidents, including this one in the early 1970's.  The billboard in the background was the last one in Loudoun County.  It read Welcome to Historic Aldie Virginia - visit our churches - Aldie Presbyterian Church, Our Redeemer Episcopal, Aldie United Methodist. Photo by Mark Ewing.Auto accident, Route 50 west of Snickersville Turnpike, Early 1970's

Route 50 has always had it's share of accidents, including this one in the early 1970's. The billboard in the background was the last one in Loudoun County. It read "Welcome to Historic Aldie Virginia - visit our churches - Aldie Presbyterian Church, Our Redeemer Episcopal, Aldie United Methodist". Photo by Mark Ewing.

 
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