The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) is honored to announce the graduation of 50 first responders who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training. A graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, and recognized the accomplishments of these men and women who have committed to honorably serve their communities.
18 students completed the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course, 6 completed the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course, and 26 students completed the Firefighter I-II course. In addition to their full-time jobs, schooling, and family obligations, each of these graduates dedicated countless hours over the last six months to their training and have achieved Loudoun County, Commonwealth of Virginia, and National Certifications in their respective program.
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue course instructors each designate one individual from their course as the top student. This student exemplifies leadership, dedication, academic success, punctuality, and their ability to motivate others. The top students recognized include Simon Okoth for Firefighter I-II for Maxwell Bennett, EMT, and Tyler Martin for AEMT. Congratulations to all the graduates on their achievements.
Member | Agency | Course |
Toma Anescu | Sterling Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
David Bryant | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue | Firefighter I-II |
Adam A. Camacho | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue | Firefighter I-II |
Patrick L. Carter | Aldie Volunteer Fire & Leesburg Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Trent P. Cavicchi | Purcellville Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
William H. Cawood | Leesburg Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Michael Dawkins | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue | Firefighter I-II |
Garrett H. Dawson | Leesburg Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Brian A. Diamond | Sterling Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Steven Flack | Sterling Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Nathaniel Fletcher | Sterling Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Charles Gandy | Sterling Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Thomas Gaydos | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue | Firefighter I-II |
Alejandro L. Huet | Purcellville Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Katrina Kenneweg | Sterling Volunteer Rescue | Firefighter I-II |
Van B. Lisle | Sterling Volunteer Rescue | Firefighter I-II |
Caleigh Marsh | Purcellville Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Ian M. Maud | Manassas Park Volunteer Fire-Rescue | Firefighter I-II |
Rodrigo A. Mondragon | Leesburg Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Josi J.E. Nataren | Sterling Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Simon Okoth | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue | Firefighter I-II |
Jonathan Pruiksma | Arcola Volunteer Fire and Rescue | Firefighter I-II |
Ricardo A. Rodas | Leesburg Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Joseph D. Royhab | Purcellville Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Kevin R. Shepard | Sterling Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Maxim A. Turets | Sterling Volunteer Fire | Firefighter I-II |
Marke Goode | Loudoun County Fire and Rescue | AEMT |
Katrina Kenneweg | Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad | AEMT |
Tyler Martin | Loudoun County Fire and Rescue | AEMT |
Alexandria Meuret | Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad | AEMT |
Therese Senate | Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad | AEMT |
E. Dario Tirado | Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad | AEMT |
Amir Behsudi | Arcola Volunteer Fire Dept | EMT |
Maxwell Bennett | Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company | EMT |
Alexis Butcher | Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad | EMT |
Blake Crane | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue | EMT |
Victor Elian | Sterling Volunteer Fire Company | EMT |
Ryan Huth | Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad | EMT |
Kira King | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue | EMT |
Sarah Krueger | Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company | EMT |
Irma Ladenburg | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue | EMT |
Taylor Lewis | Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad | EMT |
Alena Lightbody | Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company | EMT |
Emily MacDonald | Sterling Volunteer Fire Company | EMT |
Jason Ryan Oestenstad | Hamilton Volunteer Rescue Squad | EMT |
Dominic Pitre | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue | EMT |
Melanie Priddy | Round Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue | EMT |
Damien Rizzo | Sterling Volunteer Fire Company | EMT |
Jess Starkie | Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue | EMT |
Tyler Yudd | Lucketts Volunteer Fire Company | EMT |