‘Routine’ Gas Leak: LODD-Summary Article, Audio/Video/Training Resources

Below is an article about the gas leak response that ultimately led to an explosion that took the life of Sterling, VA, Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown of Loudoun County Combined Fire & Rescue. We are also attaching links to resources you can use for training.

The article summarizes the report with input from those dire… Morectly involved and can be used by any of our departments as a template to compare operations and lessons learned.

What Should We Train On?
Nearly everything we need to create a training/drill for your members is below.

ARTICLE:

https://www.firehouse.com/operations-training/article/55264669/fire-department-response-to-routine-gas-leak-results-in-line-of-duty-death

RELATED CRITICAL TRAINING/LEARNING RESOURCES:

2 VIDEO CLIPS:

Video/Radio Traffic of the Incident:
1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwMH92jkYbE&t=879s
2-6DE4

Download Full Report:
https://www.loudoun.gov/DocumentCenter/View/212354/Silver-Ridge-Drive-Significant-Incident-Report-SIR

Download Matrix of Recommendations:
https://www.loudoun.gov/DocumentCenter/View/212355/Silver-Ridge-SIR-Consolidated-Recommendations-Matrix

Download Propane Tank Info:
https://www.loudoun.gov/DocumentCenter/View/212353/Propane-Tank-Safety-Flyer

Firefighter Brown left behind his wife, Laura, and three children. The nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid the mortgage on Trevor Brown’s family’s home.

A meaningful way to honor his life and legacy is to train your members to learn about this incident. Rest in Peace, Brother. Less