Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is awarding much needed equipment to Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Barbara Murphy works tirelessly on securing grants for our department. As a result of her hard work, AVFRD was the recipient of a new Lucas Device for the Rescue side of the house. [...]
Shortly before 2130hrs, first battalion units were alerted for a house fire in Leesburg. Battalion 1 went on scene with fire in the garage of a single family dwelling. Engine 22 arrived second and secured Engine 20s water, and stretched to the second floor. Leesburg made quick work of the [...]
Shortly after shift change, Truck 6 was alerted for a 4 vehicle crash with 1 trapped and possible ejections. Command confirmed 1 patient needing extrication and assigned Truck 6 the rescue assignment. The patient was extricated with 13 minutes and flown to Fairfax Trauma Center.
23 minutes into shift change, box 0616 was filled for the house on fire. Callers advised they heard an explosion and saw fire. Engine and Truck 6 arrived to find smoke showing from the front and rear of the home. Engine 6 stretched on the dwelling while the truck conducted [...]
AVFRD would like to welcome Blake Michael Wealand to our extended fire dept. family. Blake was born on 9-12-13 at 0031 hours. The boy is a healthy 7lb 14oz and 20" long. The family is home now and doing well. Congrats!
12 years ago today, 343 FDNY firemen, 23 NYPD officers, and 37 Port Authority policemen perished in an effort to save as many lives that they swore to protect. These brave men and women will be forever honored as true heroes. They portrayed the very essence that makes the fire [...]
August 16th, Ashburn's Truck 6 along with Leesburg's Truck 1 continued to honor those lost during 9/11. Both Trucks raised their Aerials to fly Old Glory while the procession rolled through on their way up to New York. Thanks to Andreas Maple for taking part of this great tradition. Units: Truck 6
At approximately 0400 hours on 8/15, units from Sterling, Ashburn, and Fairfax were alerted to the unit block of Westmoreland for the House Fire. Units arrived on scene of a two story wood framer with smoke showing. Crews found fire in the basement that had extended to the first floor [...]
Congratulations to Lt. Merdler and his family on the birth of their baby girl. Adelyne Mackenzie Merdler was born July 26~ 2013. Mom and baby are doing well.
AVFRD wishing a happy July 4th to all. Enjoy our Country's Independence celebration and stay safe. July 4th brings the annual Fairfax Old Fashioned Fireman's Day. Ashburn Fire fielded a team that took 1st place in Lay the Line and 2nd place in Battle of the Barrell. Strong Work Fellas!! [...]
