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.
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MEDIUM BLOG
AVFRD NEWS
AVFRD Annual Appeal is Underway!
The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department's Annual Appeal is underway. Appeal letters were mailed to all households (first-due area) supported by the AVFRD at the end of December. AVFRD is a 100% volunteer-run non-profit organization providing fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to over 40,000 homes and [...]
Happy New Year and Home Fire Safety Resolutions
Happy 2021! As you list out your resolutions for the New Year, don't forget about adding home safety resolutions to your list. According to the National Fire Protection Association, "75% of all fire deaths and 73% of all injuries were caused by home fires in 2019 and a home [...]
TBT – Meet Garret Owens, Our Littlest Volunteer – 8/25/2014
First Published on August 25, 2014 Garret's Story Six year old Garret Owens is a regular at Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, working alongside his mom, member Holly Owens, who joined us in the administrative function in July of 2013. Along with his dad, John Owens, he often [...]
Time is running out to order your 2020 AVFRD Ornament!
If you haven't ordered your AVFRD 2020 Christmas Ornament featuring the Hahn, time is running out! The last day to place orders for local pick-up (Ashburn, Virginia) is Wednesday, December 23rd. Orders that need to be shipped may not arrive by Christmas. Click on thefollowing link to place your [...]
Thank You Stone Bridge High School DECA!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the "Battle of the Burn" fundraising event between two local rival high schools, Broad Run and Stone Bridge, would not be held this year. Instead, the Stone Bridge High School DECA team got created and decided to hold their own "Battle of the Bulldogs" [...]
Our 1st Virtual Bingo Was a Success!
Thank you everyone who joined us on Sunday, December 13th for the first AVFRD Virtual Holiday Bingo! Congratulations to all the winners. We had players join us from Virginia, Florida, Missouri, Maryland and California and many families played together. Special guest callers included Erica Gormley from John Nugent & [...]
Congratulations to the new AVFRD Board and Officers!
The AVFRD held their annual elections on Monday, December 7, 2020 for the 2021 Board of Directors and Officers. Congratulations to the following members: Executive Leadership: President - Josh Townsend Vice President - Sara Cushleg Secretary - Christina Hutto Roberts Assistant Secretary - Melissa Jennings Treasurer - Farrukh Rashid [...]
Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips and Statistics
Christmas Trees Fire Facts Between 2014-2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an average 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. These fires caused an average of two deaths, 14 injuries, and $10 million in direct property damage annually. Electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in [...]
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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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