The Burke VFRD and Santa have always had a special relationship, and this year is no different. In addition to our annual Santa Runs we are bringing back two favorite events: Pancakes with Santa and Meet & Greets with Santa!

Pancakes with Santa will be on Saturday, December 10 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. in our Banquet Hall at the fire station. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, and juice. Purchase your tickets by December 3 and save $2 on each adult ticket. A ticket is required for all, regardless of age or appetite. Visit our Pancakes with Santa page for more details and to purchase tickets.

Our annual Santa Runs will take place between 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (with a short break in the middle of the day to feed the reindeers) on the following dates:

Saturday, December 3

Sunday, December 4

Sunday, December 11

Saturday, December 17

Sunday, December 18

We are still working out the logistics with Santa’s elves and will post the list of neighborhoods, subdivisions, street directions, and maps on our Santa Run page as soon as possible.

We will also be hosting two special Meet & Greets with Santa and his merry elves in our Banquet Hall at the fire station from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. on Wednesday, December 7 and Wednesday, December 14.

As always, be sure to follows us on Facebook and Twitter  for the most up to date information.

We will hold our final blood drive of 2022 with Inova Blood Donor Services on Thursday, December 8 from 1pm – 5:30pm in our hall parking lot.

Schedule your appointment at https://bit.ly/bvfrdblooddrives or call Inova at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor Code 8509.

We are currently working on our 2023 schedule and will post an update when we have the dates confirmed, or you can check https://bit.ly/bvfrdblooddrives and sign up when available.

Reminder: all questions related to the blood drive should be sent to Inova Blood Donor Services directly at 1-855-256-6372. We are simply hosting the event and our staff will not be able to answer questions on eligibility, signing up/cancelling appointments, etc.

In partnership with Inova Blood Donor Services, we have confirmed the remaining 2022 dates for our blood drives. The Inova bloodmobile will be onsite from 1pm – 5:30pm in our hall parking lot the following dates:

• Thursday, August 4 – available for sign up (donors will receive an Inova Cooler Bag)
• Thursday, September 1 – available for sign up
• Wednesday, October 5
• Thursday, November 3
• Thursday, December 8

Schedule your August or September appointments at https://bit.ly/bvfrdblooddrives or call Inova at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor Code 8509.

We will post an update when the October – December dates are available for sign up, or you can follow  https://bit.ly/bvfrdblooddrives and sign up when available.

Reminder: all questions related to the blood drive should be sent to Inova Blood Donor Services directly at 1-855-256-6372. We are simply hosting the event and our staff will not be able to answer questions on eligibility, signing up/cancelling appointments, etc.

Please join us for our 1st annual Fire Drill 5K/1 Miler on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 8 a.m. at Burke Lake Park. In conjunction with our partner, Potomac River Running, we will offer four categories:

5K
1 Mile Fun Run
Virtual 5K
Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run

All Race Participants will receive a commemorative race shirt and finisher medal. Be sure to register by Friday, April 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.

Additionally, everyone’s favorite fire dog, Sparky, will be joining us along with his BVFRD fire engine. Whether you want to try to outrun the 6-foot Sparky and “personal record” your 5K, or just want to walk/run and enjoy the park in the 1-mile fun run, there is something for everyone!

Let’s all get out of the house and come together out in the sun to start the summer off right. Online registration is now open and will close on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. at https://potomac.enmotive.com/…/2022-bvfrd-fire-drill-5k

All proceeds go to train and equip the member of the BVFRD

There are still appointments available for our Tuesday, February 15 blood drive! We also have Thursday, March 10 and Wednesday, April 13 available for sign up as well. The Inova bloodmobile will be onsite for all blood drives from 1pm – 6pm in our hall parking lot. 

Schedule your appointment at https://bit.ly/bvfrdblooddrives or call Inova at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor Code 8509.

We have also scheduled the following dates and will advise when they are available for sign up:

Wednesday, May 11

Thursday, June 9

Reminder: all questions related to the blood drive should be sent to Inova Blood Donor Services directly at 1-855-256-6372. We are simply hosting the event and our staff will not be able to answer questions on eligibility, signing up/cancelling appointments, etc.

We have scheduled our first two blood drives of 2022, in continued partnership with Inova Blood Donor Services. The dates will be Tuesday, February 15 and Thursday, March 10 from 1pm – 6pm both days in our hall parking lot. 

Schedule your appointment at https://bit.ly/bvfrdblooddrives or call Inova at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor Code 8509.

We have also scheduled the following dates and will advise when they are available for sign up:

Wednesday, April 13

Wednesday, May 11

Thursday, June 9

Reminder: all questions related to the blood drive should be sent to Inova Blood Donor Services directly at 1-855-256-6372. We are simply hosting the event and our staff will not be able to answer questions on eligibility, signing up/cancelling appointments, etc.

We will kick off our 2021 Santa Runs tomorrow, Saturday, December 4 at 10 a.m. with the neighborhoods and streets off Lee Chapel Road between Burke Lake Road and Old Keene Mill Road to include Britford Drive, Tisbury Drive, and William Kirk Lane as well as Lincolnwood Court and Woodedge Drive. (click here to see map)

For additional details and to see the full schedule, visit out Santa Runs page. And be sure to follows on Facebook and Twitter for the most up to date information and our Santa tracker.

Happy Holidays!

Our final blood drive of 2021 with Inova Blood Donor Services will be on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 1pm – 6pm in our hall parking lot. Schedule your life saving appointment at https://bit.ly/BurkeVFRD1221 or at call Inova at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor Code 8509.

Reminder: all questions related to the blood drive should be sent to Inova Blood Donor Services directly. We are simply hosting the event and our staff will not be able to answer questions on eligibility, signing up/cancelling appointments, etc.