Due to long term mechanical issues with Santa's sleigh, we unfortunately need to cancel the previously posted Santa runs for this week (December 11 - December 15). We sincerely apologize for having to cancel as we know you look forward to this every year, so in lieu of the … [Read more...]
Name the Ambulance
Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is in need of a new ambulance to service our growing community. We invite you to participate in our Name the Ambulance Contest to help select the title for our new set of wheels! In order to participate, follow these steps: Like … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays
It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is over. We hope that you and your family had a safe and relaxing day! It's now time go gear up for the rest of 2018 and the holidays. As usual, we will be escorting Santa around to visit our wonderful Burke community on his fire and … [Read more...]
2018 Fire Prevention Open House
We are less than one week away from our biggest event of the year... Fire Prevention Open House! We promise a fun day of learning about fire prevention, driving a fire truck, kids' firefighter obstacle course, Sparky the Fire Dog... and many other activities. See you there! … [Read more...]
Letter from our President
Dear BVFRD Community, We have a very exciting fall planned this year! We have become a part of the Combined Federal Campaign for the first time and you can choose to donate, if you are a federal employee or retiree, using our CFC #35202. As always you can continue to donate … [Read more...]
2018 BVFRD Spring Fund Drive
The Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Spring Fund Drive is here! Click here to read our letter and learn about the many ways your donations are used to help support the operations of the Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (BVFRD). BVFRD is a nonprofit … [Read more...]
Our 70th Anniversary
January 29, 2018 marked 70 years since the Burke Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) was incorporated. Burke VFD assumed responsibility for an area of 91 square miles and a population of about 9,000 residents on January 29, 1948. Starting with only 26 calls in its first year, … [Read more...]
We are set and ready to see you for Pancakes with Santa, snow or shine! Breakfast will be served from 8-11am. Click here for additional details. … [Read more...]
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is coming to town!! The Annual BVFRD Santa Runs will start Friday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. And new this year, we will hosting Pancake with Santa on Saturday, December 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Details on both Santa Runs and Pancakes with Santa can be found … [Read more...]
Now Recruiting
Volunteering at Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is an opportunity to serve the community but it is also a place to challenge yourself as an Operational Member (EMT or Firefighter) or an Administrative Member (committees, fundraising, community outreach. etc.). We … [Read more...]
Now Recruiting for IT and Website/Social Media Managers
BVFRD is now recruiting for members to oversee the department's IT and Website/Social Media needs. The IT Manager requires working knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and Office applications, Small Business Networking, WiFi Routers, computer security, anti-virus software, … [Read more...]
Resolve to Make a Difference in Your Community
The Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is comprised of both career staff and volunteers. Our volunteers are firefighters, aides, drivers, EMTs and administrative personnel, who give hundreds (in some cases, thousands) of hours each year for the benefit of Burke, Fairfax … [Read more...]
While visitors may flock to famous battlefields in nearby Manassas and Antietam, Burke residents can discover a piece of Civil War history right in their own backyard. An appreciative crowd of 100 gathered at the Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (BVFRD) on Saturday, … [Read more...]
