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
Snow Shoveling Tips
With our initial snowfall on the horizon, Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD wants to emphasize the importance of taking it easy during snow shoveling. Maintaining good health while clearing snow involves several crucial [...]
New Leadership elected for the AVFRD Board of Directors for 2024
The AVFRD Board of Directors for 2024 were elected at the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department's annual elections during their December 2023 Company Meeting. The meeting convened both in person and via Teams, [...]
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Leesburg Police Department , and the Purcellville Police Department have once again partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA in the “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased [...]
Events
Incident Details
Fire in Leesburg
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 [...]
Trap Evergreen Mills Road
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 [...]
1st Due House Fire
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 [...]
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