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Water Safety Tips to Keep You Safe this Summer!

By |June 2nd, 2023|Categories: AVFRD News, Public Education|

As we dive into the summer season, Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) wants to remind you that it's important to prioritize water and pool safety. Whether you're enjoying a dip in the pool or spending time near open water, here are some key safety tips to [...]

AVFRD Firefighter/AEMT Matthew Dodds spotlighted in CBP Video

By |May 25th, 2023|Categories: AVFRD News|

Matthew Dodds, a firefighter/AEMT volunteer with Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD, works with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Washington, D.C. and was recently featured in a video spotlighting his role in providing life-saving assistance to a bystander who was in cardiac arrest after he was [...]

AVFRD Volunteers Participate in Training Burn

By |May 11th, 2023|Categories: AVFRD News|

On April 1, 2023, volunteer firefighters from the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) participated in a training burn at the Loudoun County Fire Training Center in Leesburg, Virginia.  This was their first AVFRD training burn since 2018. The rigorous training included seven active burns - meant to [...]

AVFRD Volunteers Receives President’s Volunteer Service Awards

By |May 6th, 2023|Categories: AVFRD News|

One Hundred Ninety (190) Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) volunteers recently were presented with the U.S. President's Volunteer Service Awards for 2022.  AVFRD member Jake Karabetian, who has been a volunteer with AVFRD since 2014, was the only volunteer within the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue [...]

By |May 4th, 2023|Categories: AVFRD News|

International Firefighters Day, is observed on May 4th in honor of Saint Florian, the Catholic patron saint of firefighters. It is a day to honor and recognize the dedication, courage and sacrifices of firefighters across the world. It was first instituted in 1999 after the tragic death of five [...]

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