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
Letter to Loudoun County Supervisors on November 7, 2019
Dear Chair Randall [also note that the same message was sent to Superviors Buona and Meyer), Congratulations on your re-election! I am pleased to know that we have an advocate for first responders continuing to lead the Board. I look forward to working with you and county leadership to [...]
AVFRD President’s Prepared Remarks at the October 20, 2020 Board of Supervisors Meeting
The following are the prepared remarks of AVFRD's President Townsend for the public input session of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Meeting on October 20, 2020. October 20, 2020 Good evening, Chair Randall and members of the Board. My name is Josh Townsend – I’m a [...]
Shop Amazon Prime Days on October 13th and 14th and help raise money for the AVFRD!
Amazon Prime Days are back! Amazon Prime Days start at midnight on October 13th and run through October 14th. This is your chance to get some great deals on Amazon.com and help raise money for the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department at no extra cost to you! In [...]
Put A Lid On It – Fire Preventation Week
Put a lid on it! You can take simple steps to keep a small kitchen fire from getting out of control. Always keeps a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Leave the pan covered [...]
Use a Timer – Fire Preventation Week
Kids' Corner Educate your children about the importance of fire safety with the following downloadable activity sheets: Sparky’s Recipes – Cooking with Kids Hot/Not Hot Sorting Activity Hot, Can Get Hot or Not Hot? Activity Stay Away From Hot Things! Coloring Page Download Flat Sparky, color him, and then [...]
Clutter Free Area – Fire Preventation Week
Keep cooking areas clear! Clear away clutter and give cooking appliances space to lessen the chance of a kitchen fire. Keep anything that can catch fire - oven mitts, wooden utensils, food wrappers, towels, curtains - away from the stovetop. Loose clothing can hang down onto stove burners and catch [...]
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Support AVFRD with a donation today. Your support allows AVFRD to continue providing life-saving support and services to our community!
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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