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.
Answer the Call and Discover the Volunteer in You!
AVFRD NEWS
How to Safe in a Tornado!
Tornadoes are a serious threat to life and property, and they can occur at any time of the year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the United States experiences more tornadoes than any other country in the world. To help keep you and your loved ones [...]
AVFRD Volunteers Participate in Training Burn
On April 1, 2023, volunteer firefighters from the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) participated in a training burn at the Loudoun County Fire Training Center in Leesburg, Virginia. This was their first AVFRD training burn since 2018. The rigorous training included seven active burns - meant to [...]
AVFRD Volunteers Receives President’s Volunteer Service Awards
One Hundred Ninety (190) Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) volunteers recently were presented with the U.S. President's Volunteer Service Awards for 2022. AVFRD member Jake Karabetian, who has been a volunteer with AVFRD since 2014, was the only volunteer within the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue [...]
International Firefighters Day
International Firefighters Day, is observed on May 4th in honor of Saint Florian, the Catholic patron saint of firefighters. It is a day to honor and recognize the dedication, courage and sacrifices of firefighters across the world. It was first instituted in 1999 after the tragic death of five [...]
Meet the Women of Ashburn Fire & Rescue Volunteer Department
Meet eight of Ashburn's volunteer women featured in this month's Leesburg Lifestyle magazine. Read Now!
We Need Your Votes!
Voting in the final round of Best of Loudoun has started and AVFRD is in the running for BEST FIREHOUSE in Loudoun County against Hamilton, Leesburg, Purcellville, and Sterling. With your help, we can show everyone we are the best! Voting opened today and will continue through May 5th. [...]
National Volunteer Week Honors Loudoun’s Volunteer First Responders
As proclaimed by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, the week of April 16-22, 2023, has been designated as National Volunteer Week in recognition of the hundreds of dedicated volunteer members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) who selflessly donate their time, talent, and energy [...]
Meet Dr. Ryan Borrell – Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Ryan Borrell has been volunteering as a firefighter at AVFRD since August 2016. When asked why he became a volunteer firefighter, Ryan answered that he enjoys the challenge and the ability to constantly test oneself. “Fire is a formidable enemy” he states, combating it “satisfies my warrior spirit”. Although [...]
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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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