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
Fire Prevention Week – Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
Why cooking safety matters Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries. Hot liquids from coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating [...]
VIRTUAL Fire Prevention Week – October 4th – 10th
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has sponsored Fire Prevention Week since 1922. This week long event has been promoted in Canada and the United States during the week of October 9th in commeroration of the Great Chicago Fire. The fire started on October 8, 1871 and "killed more [...]
70 Years of History of the AVFRD – AVAILABLE NOW!
Explore the 70-year history of Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, from our founding in 1944 in a then small farming community to the busy, densely-populated suburban area that is Ashburn today. This book tells the story of Ashburn, VA and greater Loudoun County through the experiences of our [...]
Fire and Fall Safety for Older Adults
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), older adults 65 and over are "twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large." In the event of a fire, it is important that older adults know what to do. The NFPA has [...]
Sign up for the AVFRD Virtual 5K and save $10
Run With Us, So We Can Run For You Run any 5K route of your choice, anytime between Oct. 1st and Oct. 9th and then stop by the House 6 Brewing Company between 12pm-4pm on Saturday, October 10th to pick up your t-shirt, medal and bib. Click here to [...]
The 2020 Combined Federal Campaign kickoff is underway!
CALLING ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES/RETIREES! The 2020 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is underway! Please consider giving to the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) through the CFC. Your donation will be used to help offset the cost of running the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, a 100% volunteer-run [...]
THANK YOU For Feeding Our Crews!
Thank you to the following individuals and businesses for helping feed the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department evening fire and EMS operations personal during the months of April, May, June, and July! Our crews have been extremely busy during this time due to COVID-19 and your generosity was [...]
The 2020 AVFRD Christmas Ornament is Now Available!
The 1st Annual Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) 2020 ornament honors the Hahn, the ceremonial fire truck purchased in 1980 from the Hahn Compnay of Hamburg, Pennsylvania. It was specially designed by five operational members of the AVFRD to meet their requirements. It served with distinction for [...]
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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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