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
Congratulations to our Graduates!
On Thursday, January 5, 2023, Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) held the graduation ceremony at Heritage High School for the system members who took and completed the Fall 2022 Firefighter I-II, Paramedic, and Summer and Fall EMT classes. AVFRD had nine members who graduated: three from [...]
Passing of Past Chief, President, and Lifetime Member Robert Tweed Howser, Jr.
On December 24th, 2022 our much loved father, Robert Tweed Howser, Jr passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family in Murrells Inlet, SC. He was born March 23, 1931 to Robert T Howser Sr and Helen Adrian Howser of Ashburn Va. He lived in Loudoun County until 2020 when [...]
New Leadership elected for the AVFRD Board of Directors for 2023
The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) held their annual elections at their December 2022 Company Meeting. The meeting was held in person and via Zoom. The following members were elected to serve the AVFRD for 2023 term: President - Josh Townsend Vice President - Samantha Bailey Secretary [...]
Giving Tuesday – Help Support AVFRD
"Neighbors Helping Neighbors" is what the AVFRD has lived by since its founding in 1944. Today is Giving Tuesday which is fueled by the idea that many people acting together can cause sweeping change. On this Giving Tuesday, let’s make change together and please support the AVFRD by purchasing [...]
Santa Claus is coming to Lansdowne and Ashburn!
Santa's elves have confirmed that he will be arriving in Ashburn this week for the AVFRD's annual Santa ride through Lansdowne (Friday, December 2nd) and Ashburn (Saturday, December 3rd). Santa will leave Station 22 on Friday at 5pm and leave Station 6 on Saturday at 5pm. Below is route [...]
Put a Freeze on Holiday Fires!
Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration are teaming up to help reduce your risk to winter fires and other hazards, including carbon monoxide and electrical fires. Source: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Seasonal-fire-causes/Put-A-Freeze-on-Winter-Fires [...]
As Thanksgiving approaches, the AVFRD reminds residents to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!
The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) —— to promote safe cooking this holiday season. For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. Keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this [...]
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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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