Sterling Volunteer Fire Company
Jon Starling is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in emergency preparedness and operations management. Currently serving as Senior Director of Operations at CHEMTREC® since April 2024, Jon has dedicated over two decades to the Sterling Volunteer Fire Department, holding the position of Fire Captain and currently serving as Fire Chief. Jon's background includes significant roles such as Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms for Emergency Preparedness and Continuity for the United States Senate, and Director of the Emergency Preparedness Division at the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, where responsibilities included overseeing CBRNE response operations. Additional experience encompasses senior program management at the Defense Intelligence Agency and contributions to emergency management initiatives at Research Planning, Inc. Jon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Champlain College and has training from the Harvard Kennedy School.
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company
The mission of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company is to provide superior fire protection to our communitythrough the use of highly trained and motivated fire fighters, the most up to date equipment, responsible financial planning and the cooperation of our neighboring departments. The Sterling Volunteer Fire Company operates out of three fire stations, responding to more than 3,000 calls annually, and is considered to be one of the busiest and most well-trained volunteer fire companies in the State of Virginia. From these stations, volunteers respond with three fire engines, three ladder trucks, a tanker, two “Special Emergency Response Vehicles” and two command units. We spend countless hours training to maintain certifications in fire fighting, emergency medical services, and technical rescue. We are also constantly upgrading our skills and equipment to keep up with the latest technology and practices in the fire service.