Last night, LCCFRS held the graduation ceremony at Heritage High School for the 66 system members who took and completed the Spring 2022 Firefighter I-II, EMT, and AEMT classes. AVFRD had 16 members who graduated: 3 from Firefighter I-II, 11 from EMT, and 2 from AEMT. In addition, AVFRD's [...]
Did you know? More than 19,500 reported files are started by fireworks annually. Burns account for 44% of the 9,100 injuries treated in emergency rooms seen in the month around July 4th? Half of the fireworks injuries seen at emergency rooms were extremities: hand, finger, or leg. One-third were [...]
Come play a key role on the leadership team of a dynamic and evolving organization that is vital to your community's health and safety. As Executive Director of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD), you will lead strategic programs to grow the Department and support our volunteer [...]
Often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, Memorial Day weekend includes lots of celebrations, cookouts, and barbeques. But it also means the increased risk of grilling fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, on average, 10,600 home fires are started by grills each year! Failing to properly clean [...]
Jeanette Bland started with the AVFRD on January 28, 2007 and recently retired on January 7, 2022. A luncheon, which was pushed back from earlier in the year because of Covid, was recently held for her to celebrate her retirement from the department. Jeanette managed the Administrative Office and [...]
The following Public Service Announcement was produced by Jeff Fitzgerald, a member of the Round Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. He has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and features Loudoun County Fire and Rescue volunteers, including Ashburn! Congratulations Jeff! For more information on how to volunteer with [...]
Thank you to our Emergency Medical Technicians! Rising to the Challenge May 15-23, 2022 Press Release MARCH 24, 2022—WASHINGTON, DC—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), is proud to announce the theme for EMS Week 2022: RISING TO [...]
Thank you, Ashburn, for voting us as "Best Non Profit Organization" in Ashburn Magazine BEST OF Contest 2022! We sincerely appreciate your confidence and trust in the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and we will continue to provide the best possible fire, rescue, emergency and medical response services [...]
The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2022, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the Ashburn North Park and Ride, 45151 Russell Branch Parkway in Ashburn. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free [...]
Dear Neighbor, If you’re ever in trouble, we are your neighbors who show up to help! AVFRD is a 100% volunteer-run non-profit organization providing fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to over 40,000 homes and businesses in the Ashburn area. These volunteers donated an estimated 100,000 hours of [...]
