OUR MISSION
The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) is committed to protecting the lives and property of Ashburn and Loudoun County residents and visitors by providing the best possible fire, rescue, emergency and medical response services. We pledge to perform our duty with courage and dedication. We also strive to be active in our community and proactive with public education and prevention campaigns.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
GET INVOLVED
Join the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department as an Operational Member or Admin Member Today!
Since 1944, the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) has been answering your calls. Our community is growing and so is the need for volunteers to become trained firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). We also need administrative volunteers to assist with community outreach, public education, fundraising, publicity, building maintenance and clerical duties.
Answer the Call and Discover the Volunteer in You!
AVFRD NEWS
In Honor of Lt. Dan Davidson – AVFRD Lifetime Member
Dan Davidson is a Lifetime Member of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD). But what does that mean? It means that an individual is so revered and highly thought of that they retain their membership with absolutely no requirement on their part. It means that their membership [...]
Chilly Days Chili Fundraiser Update
Thank you to the many people who came out to support us at the Chili Days Chili Cook Off at Old Ox Brewery this past Saturday. It was a huge success. We could not have had this event without our gracious hosts Old Ox Brewery, who year after year [...]
Safety Before the First Step
By Teddy Durgin So, you’ve taken your first important step. You have chosen the ladder that is right for you and the job(s) you will be doing, whether at home or on a work site. But not so fast. Before even stepping foot on that ladder for the first [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: EMT Kimia Teymouri
This month our Spotlight is on Kimia Teymouri. Kimia has been a volunteer EMT at AVFRD since August 2021. She stays busy, completing her third year of college while also attending paramedic school. She is currently doing her clinical rotations at the hospital. Kimia volunteers at the station three [...]
The First Step of Safety: Choose Your Ladder Wisely
By Teddy Durgin National Ladder Safety Month is all about educating the public on the steps one must take when climbing a ladder, whether at home or at work. But any industry professional worth his or her salt will tell you – safety begins even before that. It begins [...]
National Ladder Safety Month | March 2023
Every step matters: From step stools to extension ladders, make sure you're putting the right foot forward. Every year over 100 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. Join the American Ladder Institute (ALI) and participate in National Ladder Safety Month in March. This important month [...]
Join Us at Chilly Days Chili Fundraiser at Old Ox Brewery on March 4th!
It’s cold outside and we have just the thing to warm you up! Join us for the Eighth Annual Chilly Days Chili Fundraiser at Old Ox Brewery on Saturday, March 4* from Noon to 4:00 p.m.** in support of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. Enjoy unlimited tastings [...]
We Need Your Vote!
We have been nominated for the 2023 Best of Loudoun awards by the Loudoun Times-Mirror, and we need your vote!  You can vote once a day starting today through March 10th for the AVFRD in the Fire Station and NonProfit/Civic Support Group categories.  Thank you for your support! Vote [...]
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Support AVFRD with a donation today.  Your support allows AVFRD to continue providing life-saving support and services to our community!
FOUNDERS HALL
Looking for a place to hold an event, wedding, meeting or a birthday party? The AVFRD Founders Hall is available to rent for events, parties and meetings.
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