As a reminder, our next drive will be on Wednesday, April 28th from 1 p.m. - 7 .pm. in our hall parking lot. Inova will also be giving away a Stop Waiting. Start Giving. t-shirt (while supplies last) to those who donate. Schedule your appointment at … [Read more...]
April Blood Drive
Spring is (almost) in the air so as the flowers start to bloom, why not Give Life in full bloom by donating blood. Our next drive will be on Wednesday, April 28th from 1 p.m. - 7 .pm. in our hall parking lot. Schedule your appointment at http://bit.ly/BurkeVFRD04282021 or call … [Read more...]
Be a hero, donate today!
Our next blood drive will be held on Friday, March 12 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. in our hall parking lot. Schedule your appointment at http://bit.ly/BurkeVFRD032021 or call Inova at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor Code 8509. Please note that all questions related … [Read more...]
Blood Drive
We will host our first blood drive of 2021 with INOVA Blood Donor Services on Wednesday, January 13 from 1pm - 7pm in our hall parking lot. Click here to schedule your appointment. If you have questions about the blood donation process, eligibility, or need to cancel an … [Read more...]
Rescheduled Santa Run
The Santa Run that was missed on Saturday, December 12 will be made up this Saturday, December 19 starting at 10:00 a.m. The big green sleigh will take Santa to the neighborhoods and streets off Braddock Road from Kings Park Drive to Clydesdale Road and Victoria Road as well … [Read more...]
Saturday’s Santa Run
Unfortunately, the run scheduled for Saturday, December 12 has been postponed. We will advise when a new date has been determined. We expect that the run on Sunday will be a go! Thank you for your understanding. … [Read more...]
Breaking News!!!!
Santa Claus is coming to town!!! After much contemplation, planning, and negotiating with the North Pole, we have decided to keep our annual Santa Run tradition alive! However, due to the ongoing concerns over COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of our members, their families, and … [Read more...]
2020 Open House – Virtual Events
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, fire stations remain closed to the public, therefore, we will unfortunately not be able to host our annual Open House this year. Instead, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department will be hosting fun, interactive activities, and virtual events … [Read more...]
Blood Drive
In coordination with Inova Blood Donor Services, we will be hosting another Blood Drive on Monday, October 5 from 1pm - 7pm in our hall parking lot. Schedule your appointment at http://bit.ly/BurkeVFRDSaves102020 or call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor Code … [Read more...]
Blood Drive!
The Burke VFRD will hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, July 7 from 1pm - 7pm in our hall parking lot. Schedule your appointment today at https://bit.ly/BurkeVFRDSaves072020 … [Read more...]
FY 2020 Burke VFRD Spring Fund Drive
Our Spring Fund Drive Fund letter has hit the streets. We are truly amazed at the support and generosity the Burke community always shows us - especially this year, during these difficult times. We wouldn't be here with out YOU! There is no way we can truly convey our gratitude … [Read more...]
Status update on Station Activities
As we continue to navigate these uncertain times due to the COVID-19 public health emergency impacting our country, we wanted to provide an update on station activities: Bingo: In compliance with Governor Ralph Northman's directive, our bingo operations have been suspended … [Read more...]
Blood Drive
Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis and the implementation of social distancing, many events, including blood drives, have been cancelled. Due to this, blood supplies within our community and the nation are at dangerously low levels and dropping. While blood donations are … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Updates
Due to the ongoing concerns around COVID-19, station tours and non-fire department personnel visits to the fire station have been suspended at this time. This includes bingo for Wednesday, March 18, 2020. A determination about March 25 will be made soon. To keep up to date … [Read more...]
It seems we cannot catch a break with this weather. Unfortunately we will need to cancel tonight's Santa Run. We are in talks with Santa and his elves about rescheduling all the runs that have been cancelled; we will make an announcement as soon as we have a decision. As a … [Read more...]