NEWS & EVENTS
Keep up to date with AVFRD news, events and incidents through our press releases, links to AVFRD in local/regional/national news, and details for significant incidents that we’ve responded to.
Recent News
Congratulations to Assistant Chief Michael Walsh for receiving the UPS 2023 Community Service Award. It’s a well-deserved recognition for his dedication and hard work with the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department – AVFRD. His commitment to serving the community is truly commendable! GalleryCongratulations to Assistant Chief Michael Walsh for receiving the UPS 2023 Community Service Award. It’s a well-deserved recognition for his dedication and hard work with the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department – AVFRD. His commitment to serving the community is truly commendable!
AVFRD Members Recognized for Years of Service at Annual System Award and Recognition Ceremony
On Monday, April 8, 2024, the 7th Annual System Award and Recognition Ceremony was hosted by the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS). During this event, members from the Ashburn Volunteer Fire [...]
Dulles Little League Opening Day Parade
Thank you to Dulles Little League for including AVFRD volunteers in your opening day parade festivities! Best wishes to all the teams, and let the games begin! PLAY BALL! https://ashburnfirerescue.org/gallery/dulles-little-league-open-day-parade-2024/
Events
Hollowind Hosedown
I was able to visit the Hollowind Hosedown again this year; and~ as always~ the event was a real favorite. Full families gathered on the secluded cul de sac long before the arrival of the [...]
Prospective Member Meetings at AVFRD
The next Prospective Member Meeting will be held at Station 22 this Tuesday~ May 27~ 2014 at 7pm. I am looking forward to this meeting; and also~ to meeting the new prospective members. I plan [...]
9/11 Ride 2013
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 [...]
Incident Details
House Fire at Augusta and Backwater Drive in Sterling
Truck Company 6 was dispatched to Augusta and Backwater Dr. in Sterling for the reported dwelling fire on October 5, 2016. Initial units arrived on scene to find a 2-story single family dwelling with fire [...]
Auto Accident with Extrication
At 2040hrs units were alerted to Waxpool Rd and Ashburn Village Blvd (23 box) for the auto accident with one trapped. Truck Company 6 (Capt.Madden) responded on the run with 4 men. Engine Co. 23 [...]
Entrapment Hay/Claiborne
Shift change approximately 6pm~ E6~ T6~ and M6 were punched out for accident with possible entrapment at the intersection of Hay and Claiborne. E6 arrived to find a two car crash with one on its [...]
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