General news about our department, members and families.
Yesterday~ much of our 2nd family rallied together for departmental pictures as we mark the 70th Anniversary of our department and the last time many of us would be together in the firehouse as we know it. We cannot express how proud we were to see everyone together. Many of [...]
AVFRD would like to thank Mike and Jason of Barrett Machine for fabricating and donating a lock tree prop for the department. All labor~ parts~ and time of mock up were donated to Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Thanks again guys!
Congratulations to Spenser Rader and his family on the birth of their child. Baby Pierson Rader was born on 3/4/14 and is a healthy 8 pound 6 ounces. Congratulations!!
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the armistice took effect. Now we call it Veterans day and most people just see it as a three day weekend. Keep in mind the sacrifice made by our military and thank a Vet [...]
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. [...]
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!
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!! [...]
April 22nd - April 27th, several of Ashburn's members attended our profession's biggest conference, Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC 2013). FDIC is a mix of Hand's on Training (HOT classes) and Workshops that touch base on just about every aspect of the Fire Service. The members that attended will be [...]
AVFRD wants to congratulate both Wendy and Dale Jr. on the new addition to their family. Henry Fynn Kidwell was welcomed into the world on February 26th, 2013. Henry weighed in at 6 lbs. 11 ozs. Both mom and baby are doing well. Welcome to the family Henry!
