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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AVFRD NEWS
AVFRD Celebrates the Life of Gertie Fletcher
AVFRD this week celebrates Gertrude Mae Smith Fletcher. Mrs. Fletcher passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 94. "Gertie" and her late husband, Charlie, were founding members of Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Gertie continued to support AVFRD throughout her life as an officer of the [...]
AVFRD's Heidi Wallner Featured in LSG Sky Chefs Magazine
One of our own, Heidi Wallner, EMT/FF on the Wednesday crew, works at Dulles Airport for LSG Sky Chefs. In the February issue of their world-wide company magazine, Heidi was written up. Way to go Heidi. Heidi Wallner in Sky Chefs Magazine
2015 Fire Prom/Installation of Officers
Tonight~ AVFRD celebrated it' 70th year as a department. We had a hell of a turn out and would like to thank our banquet committee for knocking it out the park once again for putting on a great event. Thanks to all members past and present that shared in tonight' [...]
New Pumpers in Service
AVFRD placed into service 2 Ferrara Ignitor Pumpers December 24, 2014 (Engine 22) and January 10, 2015 (Engine 6) respectfully. The new line of engines drastically differ in design and appearance from our existing apparatus. The spec committee wanted to go back to a simplistic Engine Co. design that Ashburn [...]
New Engines Arrive
T minus a Wake Up - New pumpers spotted in the area....we will be taking delivery tomorrow!
Meet Garret Owens, our Littlest Volunteer
Pictured below: Garret rocks the uniform! Pictured below: Garret with Kathy Weil~ Mom Holly Owens~ Dad John Owens and AVFRD Staff Officers~ President Don Graham~ Deputy Chief Kevin Piatt~ and Chief Miguel Quijano Pictured below: Garret with mom and dad at NYAJ Fundraiser. Garret' Story: Six year old Garret Owens [...]
Life Member and Department Pics
Yesterday~ much of our 2nd family rallied together for departmental pictures as we mark the 70th Anniversary of our department and the last time many of us would be together in the firehouse as we know it. We cannot express how proud we were to see everyone together. Many of [...]
Donated Prop!
AVFRD would like to thank Mike and Jason of Barrett Machine for fabricating and donating a lock tree prop for the department. All labor~ parts~ and time of mock up were donated to Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Thanks again guys!
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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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