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
GET INVOLVED
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
Check out Loudoun County’s “The Fire 4-1-1” winter newsletter!
The winter edition of The Fire 4-1-1 newsletter published by the County of Loudoun Combined Fire and Rescue System is now available on their website here. This is a great resource to get fire safety tips and information about some of the common fire causes in the county and cost [...]
TBT – Meet Jack Kerns, AVFRD Firefighter
This post originally appeared on the AVFRD The Alternate Channel Blog on 7/22/2014. Jack Kearns is an Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue firefighter. Recently, he spent some time with Lauren Mazzatenta talking about his experience with AVFRD. Jack didn’t grow up in Ashburn and he doesn’t live in Loudoun [...]
Run the Greenway – 5K/10K/Kids Fun Run/Virtual Race
On Saturday, May 1, 2021 starting at 8am, the Dulles Greenway will host its first 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run race, Run the Greenway. Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has signed up to be a featured community partner for this event and will be receiving 100% of [...]
Please Vote for AVFRD & Josh Townsend for Best of Loudoun 2021!
The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has been nominated in the Best of Loudoun County Nonprofit/Civic Support Organization category. Voting for round 1 is open now until January 22nd and you can vote once a day, every day. After voting closes, the top 5 from each category will [...]
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 [...]
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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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