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
Dedication, Commitment, Service: Celebrating Our Graduates
Nineteen members of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department reached a major milestone on Thursday, June 18, 2026, as they graduated during the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) Graduation Ceremony held at Heritage High School. These dedicated volunteers successfully completed rigorous Firefighter, EMT, and Advanced [...]
Station 6 Address Update
The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department would like to inform our community that Station 6 has a new address. New Address:43765 Ashburn PlazaAshburn, VA Former Address:20688 Ashburn Road While the address has changed, our location, personnel, and services remain exactly the same. We continue to proudly serve the [...]
The Story of EMS Transport at Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue
In the early 1990s, the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department began to take on a new vision. The idea is that our station could provide EMS transport services to the community. What started as a conversation quickly grew into a movement, fueled by determination, teamwork, and the belief that [...]
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Elects Melvin Byrne as Fire Chief
Ashburn, VA — The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) has elected Melvin Byrne to serve as Fire Chief, filling the position left vacant following the resignation of the former chief at their February Company meeting. Chief Byrne will serve in this role through the end of the current term, concluding at the [...]
Nineteen AVFRD Volunteers Graduate Fire and EMS School
Nineteen volunteer members of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department participated in the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System graduation ceremony on Thursday, January 16, 2026. The ceremony was held at the Loudoun Academies of Science and honored new fire and EMS graduates from across Loudoun County. [...]
Board of Directors Election Results
Ashburn, Virginia — The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department held its annual meeting on December 1, 2025, in Founders Hall at Station 6. During the meeting, the membership elected the following individuals to serve on the Board of Directors: President: Samantha Bailey (2026–2027)Vice President: Brian Romola (2026)Treasurer: Richard [...]
Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Celebrates Training Achievements
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, 16 dedicated volunteers from the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) proudly completed various levels of fire and emergency medical services (EMS) training. Ten volunteers successfully finished the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course, while six completed the rigorous Firefighter I-II course. As part [...]
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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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