OUR MISSION
The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) is committed to protecting the lives and property of Ashburn and Loudoun County residents and visitors by providing the best possible fire, rescue, emergency and medical response services. We pledge to perform our duty with courage and dedication. We also strive to be active in our community and proactive with public education and prevention campaigns.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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Join the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department as an Operational Member or Admin Member Today!
Since 1944, the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) has been answering your calls. Our community is growing and so is the need for volunteers to become trained firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). We also need administrative volunteers to assist with community outreach, public education, fundraising, publicity, building maintenance and clerical duties.
Answer the Call and Discover the Volunteer in You!
AVFRD NEWS
Stay Safe This Summer With Fireworks!
Did you know? More than 19,500 reported files are started by fireworks annually. Burns account for 44% of the 9,100 injuries treated in emergency rooms seen in the month around July 4th? Half of the fireworks injuries seen at emergency rooms were extremities: hand, finger, or leg. One-third were [...]
AVFRD Looking for an Executive Director
Come play a key role on the leadership team of a dynamic and evolving organization that is vital to your community's health and safety. As Executive Director of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD), you will lead strategic programs to grow the Department and support our volunteer [...]
Stay Safe this Memorial Day with Grilling Safety Tips from LCFRS
Often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, Memorial Day weekend includes lots of celebrations, cookouts, and barbeques. But it also means the increased risk of grilling fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, on average, 10,600 home fires are started by grills each year! Failing to properly clean [...]
Retirement Luncheon Held for Jeanette Bland
Jeanette Bland started with the AVFRD on January 28, 2007 and recently retired on January 7, 2022. A luncheon, which was pushed back from earlier in the year because of Covid, was recently held for her to celebrate her retirement from the department. Jeanette managed the Administrative Office and [...]
You’ve Seen Us!
The following Public Service Announcement was produced by Jeff Fitzgerald, a member of the Round Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. He has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and features Loudoun County Fire and Rescue volunteers, including Ashburn! Congratulations Jeff! For more information on how to volunteer with [...]
EMS Week – 5/15/2022 – 5/23/2022
Thank you to our Emergency Medical Technicians! Rising to the Challenge May 15-23, 2022 Press Release MARCH 24, 2022—WASHINGTON, DC—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), is proud to announce the theme for EMS Week 2022: RISING TO [...]
AVFRD Voted “BEST Non-Profit Organization”
Thank you, Ashburn, for voting us as "Best Non Profit Organization" in Ashburn Magazine BEST OF Contest 2022! We sincerely appreciate your confidence and trust in the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and we will continue to provide the best possible fire, rescue, emergency and medical response services [...]
Next Household Hazardous Waste Event is May 21 in Ashburn
The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2022, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the Ashburn North Park and Ride, 45151 Russell Branch Parkway in Ashburn. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free [...]
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FOUNDERS HALL
Looking for a place to hold an event, wedding, meeting or a birthday party? The AVFRD Founders Hall is available to rent for events, parties and meetings.
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