Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD

Congratulations to Assistant Chief Michael Walsh for receiving the UPS 2023 Community Service Award. It’s a well-deserved recognition for his dedication and hard work with the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD. His commitment to serving the community is truly commendable!

Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System

Congratulations to Firefighters/EMTs Brandon Carey and Ahlie Zoghlin on recently receiving their black hats. Both firefighters have worked hard through Fire and EMT school, as well as their Black Hat Book to come to this point. AVFRD appreciates your hard work and dedication.

Recently AVFRD members put their high angle rescue operation skills to the test. In these scenarios, firefighters require a more complex skills set, working with ropes and other specialized hauling and hoisting equipment in order to rescue others. www.joinAVFRD.com

With temperatures at an all time high, we’ve seen an increase in heat emergencies. Be sure to check in on those who may be more vulnerable, stay indoors, and stay hydrated!

To be a part of the team responding in emergencies, check out www.joinAVFRD.com

Come join us!!

Let’s all keep these safety tips in mind as the Fourth of July approaches:

1. Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water/hose nearby in case of accidents.

2. Designate a safety perimeter. If you have ground-based fireworks like a fountain, spectating from at least 35 feet away is best. For aerial fireworks, you’ll want everyone to move back to a distance of around 150 feet.

3. Ditch faulty fireworks. Sometimes fireworks don’t go off, but duds always pose a risk. The important thing to know is that you should never try to relight or approach a failed firework. Let duds sit for 5 -10 minutes before you put them in a bucket of water. This can prevent injury from a delayed explosion and disarm the firework permanently so you can safely dispose of it.

4. Supervise children when they are handling sparklers. Sparklers burn at about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals. Sparklers can quickly ignite clothing, and children have received severe burns from dropping sparklers on their feet or touching body parts.

5. Don’t forget about your pets! Fireworks can be extremely stressful for pets, but there are ways to help reduce their fear and anxiety. Keep your pets indoors. Close the curtains or blinds and turn on the TV or radio to provide some distraction. Treat toys filled with their favorite food (frozen pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and apple sauce are good options) may also help keep their minds busy and distract them from the fireworks.

6. Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding.

7. Never place a part of your body directly over a firework or hold a firework in your hand when lighting.
To safely light fireworks, make sure they are secured on the ground away from people and animals and use a stem lighter such as a grill lighter.

8. Only light one firework at a time. Lighting multiple fireworks at the same time increases the risk of accidents occurring from the fuse burning faster than designed.

9. Avoid alcohol consumption when handling or using fireworks. This should be pretty self-explanatory.

Red shirts no more! Firefighters Kien Do and Patrick Ross stand proudly in their blue shirts with Chief Bill Graham. When probationary members finish EMT or Fire School, their shirts switch from red to blue, reflecting their new knowledge and hard work. Welcome to the team and may the learning never stop!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support AVFRD at Bruster’s Ice Cream in Ashburn!

Please come out and support AVFRD tonight at Bruster’s Ice Cream in Broadlands. 5pm-8pm.

Come out to Bruster's Real Ice Cream Ashburn this Wednesday, May 22 from 5-8pm!!! 20% of all proceeds will go to supporting our Firefighters and EMS.

We want to thank SpeedPro Northern Virginia for their support and generosity to AVFRD. The canopy tent below was donated by them as a thank you for our service to the community. We are a nonprofit organization and are able to do what we do through the support of our community. Be sure to check them out for any large printing and graphic needs!

THANK YOU to everyone who voted in this year's Ashburn Magazine's "The Best of Ashburn '24"!

For the fourth consecutive year, Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD has been named the Best Non-Profit in Ashburn.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering with us, please visit: https://ashburnfirerescue.org/volunteer/

A little Saturday training.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at the Run the Greenway 5k! If you want to walk/run and support us come to our 5k on June 1st at Dynasty Brewing Co.!

This Tuesday, April 30th, we will be having our monthly volunteer interest meeting online and in person at 7pm. Learn about how you can become a firefighter or EMT- and the best part is all the training is free! You don’t have to be a Firefighter or EMT to be a volunteer with us. There is so much community service and help around the firehouse to be done and we need YOUR help! Be an active citizen of your community and join today.

https://ashburnfirerescue.org/event/volunteer-interest-meeting-2/

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During National Volunteer Week at Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD, we extend our gratitude to Los Toltecos of Broadlands. Crumbl Cookies in Ashburn, and the local Girl Scouts for generously providing dinner and desserts to our volunteers. Your support is appreciated, and we cherish our community.

It has been determined that yesterday’s 2 alarm warehouse fire was ruled accidental due to improperly discarded smoking materials. Truck 606 was the first truck to arrive and placed the ladder pipe in service. They also assisted with opening up and overhaul, operating for several hours.

Engine 606 was on a subsequent alarm and performed various functions throughout the fire including suppression, securing utilities, checking exposures, and overhaul.

Great work by the boys of 606 LCFR B-Shift. We are thankful for your partnership in serving Ashburn and Loudoun County.

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756

Did you know that when there is a large incident occurring in the county, like the warehouse fire yesterday, our volunteers will stop what they are doing, leave their jobs and their families in order to ensure continued emergency coverage throughout the county? This is the beauty of our combined career and volunteer system. We work as a team across all of our departments so that our citizens can have access to the life saving quick response when 911 is called. We are neighbors helping neighbors and we will always be here when you need us.

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Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
Supervisor Sylvia R. Glass
Mike Turner - Ashburn Supervisor
Supervisor Koran Saines
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company
Supervisor Caleb Kershner
Phyllis Randall
Supervisor Matt Letourneau
Supervisor Laura A. TeKrony