We hope that you have already received our fund drive letter in the mail. Click here to read our fund drive letter to find out the various ways you can support us! We are raising funds to help pay for our new fire ambulance, which should arrive later this year. BVFRD is a … [Read more...]
Santa is back in business!
First, we would like to thank you for your support and understanding while we worked out the issues with Santa's Big Green Sleigh! We are happy to announce that we have those issues worked out and we will be able to complete the Santa Runs originally posted for this … [Read more...]
UPDATE TO SANTA RUNS
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...]
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 on Monday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m. And new this year, we will be hosting several Meet and Greets with Santa at the fire station. We will also be hosting our annual Pancake with Santa on Saturday, … [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...]
