General news about our department, members and families.
Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration are teaming up to help reduce your risk to winter fires and other hazards, including carbon monoxide and electrical fires. Source: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Seasonal-fire-causes/Put-A-Freeze-on-Winter-Fires [...]
The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) —— to promote safe cooking this holiday season. For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. Keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this [...]
Last week, AVFRD sent 15 members to the 42nd Annual Virginia EMS Symposium in Norfolk, VA, where our providers learned new skills that will benefit the citizens of Ashburn and Loudoun County. Symposium classes are not just a great place to learn and meet other EMS providers in Virginia, but [...]
To all the veterans out there… we salute you! Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
Halloween is a time for fun and spooky celebrations and activities, but it can also be a time for some truly scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday nears, take simple precautions that can help ensure the holiday remains fun and fire safe: Use glow sticks or battery-operated candles for [...]
On 9/11, Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department participated with the Riverside High School LAX team for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Donations from the event were donated to the AVFRD. Members of the boys' LAX team presented a check to the AVFRD for $6,018.94 at the company meeting in October. [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2022 Executive Director – AVFRD, Daniel E. Carroll II Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (703) 792-0006 AshburnFireRescue.org Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Receives Seat Belt Convincer for Open House on October 9th, 2022 Ashburn, Virginia: Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department [AVFRD] [...]
Last Friday, two new 2022 Braun Chief XL Ambulances were finally delivered after an 18 month COVID delay to the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.Thank you to the ambulance committee members Bobby Hidy, Sara Phillips, Julius Horvath and assistance from Bobby Wealand, for all the time and effort this project [...]
