Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD
Welcome to the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department page! As a non-profit organization, we rely on the community that we serve to support us.
Since 1944, the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD) has been answering your calls. We are a part of the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue system, responding from Station 6 (Ashburn) and Station 22 (Landsdowne). 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 a

🚒💪 Think You Have What It Takes? 💪🚒
Join us for the AVFRD Fire Truck Pull and put your strength to the ultimate test! Gather your team, flex those muscles, and see if you can conquer the challenge of pulling a massive fire truck 🚨🔥
📅 Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
📍 Location: Old Ox Brewery
⏰ Time: First pull at 11:30am
👥 Teams Welcome: Friends, coworkers, families—everyone can join the fun!
🏆 Prizes, bragging rights, and a chance to help support your local heroes.
🔥 Don’t miss this epic event—it’s fun, it’s exciting, and it’s for a great cause!
Sign up your team today and show us your strength!

Congratulations are in order for our hard working firefighters. Firefighter Hakim Aburomi exchanged his rookie shield for a black shield. Firefighters Kavin Thirukonda and Sid Devarakonda traded their red probationary hats to black hats. All of these are indicators of different levels of knowledge, training, and accomplishments.

Clear Snow 3 Feet Away from Fire Hydrant. Here’s Why
When shoveling snow this winter, remember to clear a 3-foot radius around fire hydrants. Here’s why it’s essential:
Quick Access for Firefighters:
In emergencies, every second counts. A clear area around the hydrant allows firefighters to locate and connect hoses quickly, saving precious time.
Improved Visibility:
Snow-covered hydrants can be hard to spot, especially during heavy snowfalls or at night. Keeping them visible ensures faster response times.
Preventing Delays:
Clearing snow ensures that firefighters won’t have to spend critical moments digging out a hydrant before they can begin fighting a fire.
Public Safety:
Accessible hydrants protect your property and community by ensuring the fire department can act swiftly in an emergency.
Take a moment to shovel around hydrants near your property. It’s a small step that could make a big difference!

Shoveling Snow: Protect Your Heart This Winter
Snow shoveling is a common winter task, but it can also be surprisingly dangerous, especially for those with heart conditions or risk factors like high blood pressure or a sedentary lifestyle. The combination of cold weather and intense physical effort can put significant strain on the heart, increasing the risk of a heart attack.
Why Is Snow Shoveling Risky?
Cold temperatures cause blood vessels to narrow, raising blood pressure and making the heart work harder. Coupled with the heavy lifting and pushing involved in shoveling, this can quickly overburden the cardiovascular system, even in seemingly healthy individuals.
Know the Warning Signs
If you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or pain radiating to the jaw, neck, or arms while shoveling, stop immediately and call 911.
Stay Safe While Shoveling
- Warm up: Stretch before heading outside.
- Take it slow: Pace yourself and take breaks every 10–15 minutes.
- Push, don’t lift: Whenever possible, push the snow rather than lifting it.
- Dress warmly: Protect yourself from the cold, which adds stress to the heart.
Alternatives to Shoveling
If you’re at risk, consider hiring a snow removal service or asking for help. Using a snow blower can also reduce physical strain.
Your health is more important than a clear driveway. Take precautions this winter and protect your heart!

Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) recipient of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) has named the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) as the recipient of the William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award.
This annual award is sponsored by VFIS and recognizes one fire department for their exceptional implementation of an injury, illness, or vehicle safety prevention program within their community. This year’s winners developed and carried out a seatbelt safety program that has helped to educate school-aged children in the Ashburn, Virginia area on the importance of wearing their seatbelts.
To support this vital safety message, the AVFRD purchased a Seat Belt Convincer device and used it in their demonstrations. The purchase was completely funded by donations from a local retirement community, Lansdowne Woods.
The public’s response to the AVFRD program has been overwhelmingly positive. By allowing members of the community to talk directly with uniformed firefighters and simultaneously giving them the chance to experience a simulated 5mph crash firsthand, the AVFRD has made a significant impact on the way children and parents view seatbelt safety.
“The best way to prevent injury and illness is to prevent emergency incidents from ever occurring,” said Chief Rich Cowger, VCOS Chair. “Chief Walsh and the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department go right to the source of injuries and illness by providing a Seatbelt Convincer harm prevention program. The Seatbelt Convincer class proved to school system students that seatbelts not only save lives but also prevent potential on-scene injuries and traumatic stress.”
Parents have used their and their kids’ experience with the Seat Belt Convincer to engage in meaningful conversations about the importance of wearing a seatbelt when inside a moving vehicle. By experiencing how jarring even a slow-speed crash can be for vehicle occupants, participants gain a deeper understanding of this importance and are more likely to take seatbelt use seriously in the future.
The AVFRD plans to continue the Seat Belt Convincer program for years to come and hopes to reach all of the over 81,000 students in the Loudon County school system.
Along with their partners at VFIS, the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section considers the AVFRD a perfect example of effective outreach in action. The William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award will be presented to the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department in-person at the 2024 Symposium in the Sun in Clearwater, Florida. VFIS will cover all the winning department’s travel, lodging, and registration costs as part of the award.
About VCOS:
Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOSThe IAFC's Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS) represents the efforts of fire chiefs across the U.S. and Canada addressing the needs of volunteer and combination emergency response agencies. Their efforts are focused on specific areas of organizational management that present challenges to creating and sustaining viable emergency response programs.
About VFIS:
VFISVFIS is proud to have pioneered specialized insurance protections for America's emergency service organizations over fifty years ago. And we're just as proud of our continued dedication to respond to the unique needs of fire departments, EMS agencies, communication centers and other emergency service organizations through our holistic protections, responder training and safety-forward solutions.
Source: https://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/press-releases/press-release/vcos-announces-winner-of-the-2024-william-f.-jenaway-illness-injury-prevention-award

Congratulations to Firefighters Natan Silva, Angela Boers, Evelyn Allen, and Richard Johnson for receiving their black shields. These firefighters have worked hard proving their skills as proficient firefighters in order to receive these black shields.
Wishing a very Merry Christmas from Chief Byrne, Santa, Chief Graham, and everyone at AVFRD! May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and safety.
Track Santa’s progress here…
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Join Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD and Santa as he cruises through Ashburn tonight, spreading Christmas cheer! Wear your ugliest sweater or best jammies, and wave from your driveway, yard, or porch. Santa will be make a special stop at the Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion while en route tonight. Santa will leave Station 6 at 5pm.
Routes may vary due to traffic or road conditions. We will post the Glympse link later today so you can track Santa in real-time.
Please visit ashburnfirerescue.org/go/santa for route details.

Tomorrow will be the last day the AVFRD Tree Lot will be open! We have 40 beautiful Fraser-Fir trees left, so stop by early and help us sell out! All proceeds benefit the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.
Location: 20688 Ashburn Road, VA 20147

Santa is on his way! Our annual Santa Comes to Lansdowne! event starts now. You can follow the big guy’s journey on our Glympse here: http://glympse.com/Bx-s-asHA
Santa is on his way! Our annual Santa Comes to Lansdowne! event starts now. You can follow the big guy's journey on our Glympse here: http://glympse.com/Bx-s-asHA. His turn-by-turn for this evening is:
Starting at Station 22 - L onto Riverside Pkwy. R onto River Creek Pkwy. R onto Parkers Ridge Drive, 4th R onto Upper Meadow Dr,
(cross over Riverside Pkwy to Kingsport Dr), 2nd L Rocky Creek Drive. R Riverside Pkwy. R onto Coton Reserve Drive, L onto Coton Commons Drive. L onto Coton Manor Drive. Cross over Riverside Pkwy to Kipheart Dr. L onto Riverpoint Dr. Just before ‘dead end’ sign R onto Kipheart Dr. (1st exit in circle) onto Carradoc Farm Terrace. L onto Accokeek. R onto Kipheart Dr. L on Quiver Ridge Dr. At Stop sign R River Point Dr. Straight thru traffic Circle. 3rd R onto Coton Hall St. At Stop sign R River Point Dr. L onto Lansdowne Blvd. (cross over Rt 7). R onto Russell Branch. (ENTER Belmont Country Club). L onto Tournament Pkwy. 2nd exit in circle – continue on
Tournament. (EXIT Belmont Country Club). Cross over Gloucester Pkwy. (ENTER Alexandra’s Grove).Alexandra’s Grove Dr. R onto Gloucester. (cross over Claiborne Pkwy). 1st L onto Laurel Ridge
Dr. 5th L onto Millstead Dr. At end L onto Camellia St. 1st R onto Boxwood Pl. 1st R onto Hibiscus Dr. L onto Ashburn Rd. (end of Ride at this point). L onto Russell Branch Pkwy. R onto Claiborne. L onto Riverside Pkwy. L onto Sandridge. End at Station 22.
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We are open for tree sales! Until 7pm tonight

Due to the windy conditions forcasted for Thursday, Dec. 5, the AVFRD Tree Lot be CLOSED.
We are OPEN tonight, Wednesday, from 5pm - 7pm and will reopen on Friday from 5pm-7pm. We have plenty of beatiful Fraser fir trees left so if you need a tree, we have on for you: 4ft - 9ft.
The Tree Lot is located at Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD on Ashburn Road.

Last night around 2am, Tower 606 arrived with other Loudoun County Fire units to a fully involved barn fire in the Catoctin District. Fire was also spreading to the adjacent wooded area, and crews began working to attack the fire from the exterior, as well as containing the fire in the woods. Investigations are ongoing at this time with no reported injuries.

The AVFRD Christmas Tree lot will be closed Today, Monday 12/2 for our Company Meeting. We will reopen on Tuesday, 12/3 at 5pm.
Please visit our website at www.ashburnfirerescue.org/go/trees for more information. We received more trees this year from the farm so we still have plenty of beautiful trees to choose from.

AVFRD's tree lot is open until 6pm today so stop by and purchase your fresh-cut tree from North Carolina. As we received more trees this year, we still have a fantastic selection of trees to choose from 4-foot to 9-foot We have a few 10-foot trees as well.
📍 Location: Ashburn Station 6 - 20688 Ashburn Rd, Ashburn
📅 Dates/Hours:
Sunday (12/1) - 10 am - 6 pm
Monday (12/2) - CLOSED
Tuesday - Friday (12/4-12/6) - 5 pm - 7 pm
Saturday (12/7) - 9 am - 7 pm
Sunday (12/8) - 10 am - 6 pm
Thank you for helping us support our community and happy holidays!
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20688 Ashburn Road
Ashburn, VA
20147