Lucketts Volunteer Fire Company Inc.

09/05/2026

UPDATE: Raphael has been located.

There is a heavy law enforcement presence in Purcellville around Loudoun Valley High School as the search continues.

MISSING AND ENDANGERED: The LCSO is seeking assistance in locating a 81-year-old male from Purcellville.

Raphael was last seen on the 100 block of North 16th Street in Purcellville around 5:00 pm (09/04/26). He is believed to be wearing a brown pants, short sleeve button up shirt, and a baseball cap.

Please call 703-777-1021 with any information.

08/30/2026

Update: August 30, 2026

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR CAROLYN TAYLOR

The search for Carolyn Taylor continues. Residents should expect a significant law enforcement presence to remain in the area of Lincoln Road in Purcellville as search efforts continue.

Carolyn was last seen on August 23, 2026, at approximately 10:40 a.m. in the 18000 block of Foundry Road. She was last reported wearing a blue sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Because Carolyn is known to rest in wooded or grassy areas, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is asking local residents to help by:

Searching your property: Check sheds, backyards, gardens, brush, and wooded areas where Carolyn may be resting.
Reviewing security footage: Check doorbell and security camera footage from August 23 at 10:00 a.m. through the present for any signs of Carolyn.

Important: LCSO is not requesting volunteer searchers. Please do not travel to the area to assist. An influx of people can interfere with the efforts of professional search teams. The most effective way to help is by checking your own property and reviewing your security footage.

If you have any information or believe you have seen Carolyn, please contact the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 703-777-1021.

08/26/2026

🚨 PLEASE SHARE — SEARCH CONTINUES FOR CAROLYN TAYLOR

Carolyn Taylor remains missing after last being seen August 23 near Foundry Road in Purcellville.

Residents in the area are asked to check their property, sheds, wooded areas, and security/doorbell cameras. Please do not travel to the search area—law enforcement personnel are actively searching.

If you see Carolyn or have information, call the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office at 703-777-1021.

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR CAROLYN TAYLOR

There remains a large law enforcement presence in the area of Lincoln Road in Purcellville as the search continues for Carolyn Taylor.

Taylor was last seen at approximately 10:40 a.m. on August 23, 2026, in the 18000 block of Foundry Road in Purcellville. She is believed to be wearing a blue sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Carolyn is known to nap outdoors, particularly in grassy or wooded areas. LCSO is asking residents in and around the area where she was last seen to take the following steps on their own property only:

Check your backyard, shed, garden, and any brushy or wooded areas of your property to ensure Carolyn has not stopped to rest there.

Review security and doorbell camera footage from 10:00 a.m. on August 23 through the present for any indication of Carolyn.

We are not asking for volunteer searchers at this time.

Please do not travel to the search area to look for Carolyn. Trained law enforcement personnel are actively conducting the search, and additional people in the area could interfere with search efforts. Checking your own property and reviewing your camera footage is the most helpful thing residents can do at this time.

If you locate Carolyn or have information that may assist investigators, please call the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 703-777-1021.

08/21/2026

08/17/2026

Happy First Day of School, Lucketts! 🚍

As students across Loudoun County head back to school today, we want to wish all of our students, teachers, staff, bus drivers, and families a safe and successful start to the new school year!

A special shoutout to our friends and neighbors at Lucketts Elementary School, hope everyone has a great first day and an even better year ahead.

And for everyone traveling through the community, remember that school buses are back on the roads and students are back at bus stops. Please slow down, stay alert, and give everyone a little extra time in the mornings and afternoons.

Have a great school year, Lucketts! 🚒📚🍎

06/23/2026

🎓🚑 Congratulations to EMT Graduate Ethan Kemp! 🚑🎓

The members of the Lucketts Volunteer Fire Company would like to congratulate Ethan Kemp on successfully graduating from the Loudoun County EMT program.

Over the past several months, Ethan has demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to serving others while completing the rigorous training required to become an Emergency Medical Technician. His achievement represents countless hours of classroom instruction, practical skills training, clinical experiences, and hard work.

Please join us in congratulating Ethan on this outstanding accomplishment and wishing him continued success as he answers the call to serve.

Congratulations, Ethan! We are proud of you and excited to see what the future holds.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the Lucketts Volunteer Fire Company! 🚒

Today we celebrate all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who lead by example, serve their families, and strengthen our community.

We are especially grateful for the dads who answer the call, whether responding to emergencies, supporting community events, or volunteering behind the scenes. Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to serving others make a difference every day.

Thank you for all that you do at home, at work, and in our community.

From all of us at Lucketts Volunteer Fire Company, we wish you a safe and happy Father’s Day.

06/10/2026

June 10. Station 10. Unit 610.

Today is 6/10, a number that means a little more to us in Lucketts.

For 66 years, volunteers have served this community from Station 10. Today, our operational members continue that tradition by supporting and augmenting the career staff assigned to Engine 610, Tanker 610, Ambulance 610, and cross-staffed Swift Water 610 and Brush 610.

In addition, volunteer members staff REHAB Support 610, Incident Support Unit 610, and EMSUTV 610 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, helping sustain emergency operations across Loudoun County and ensuring our first responders have the resources they need to safely and effectively serve our community.

From our original two-bay firehouse to today’s state-of-the-art station, one thing hasn’t changed: neighbors serving neighbors.

Happy 6/10 from the members of the Lucketts Volunteer Fire Company.

🚒 Serving Lucketts since 1960.

05/28/2026

Last night, the Lucketts Volunteer Fire Company Support Services Unit conducted our “Station Sustain – River Surge 2026” Functional Exercise focused on multi-site support operations during a simulated large-scale Potomac River rescue incident.

Members operated simultaneously at McKimmey’s Landing Boat Ramp and Piscataway Crossing Regional Park, deploying REHABSU610, U610C, ISU610, and EMSUTV610 to test:
• Rehab and responder support operations
• Multi-site coordination
• Communications and ICS integration
• Lighting and generator operations
• Logistics and sustainment
• Accountability and operational adaptability

The exercise included real-world weather challenges, operational injects, equipment issues, and responder medical scenarios designed to strengthen our readiness for extended-duration incidents.

Huge thank you to all of the members who participated and helped make the drill a success.

And sometimes training gives you a reminder of why we do this. ending the evening under a full rainbow over the incident support trailer wasn’t a bad way to wrap up the night.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer, it is a day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance for those who never made it home.

The members of the Lucketts Volunteer Fire Company extend our deepest respect to the fallen, their families, and all who continue to serve our communities and country.

As you spend time with family and friends today, we encourage everyone to take a moment to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.

🇺🇸 We remember the fallen. We honor their sacrifice. 🇺🇸