The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is a group of "neighbors helping neighbors" since…read more1944. Yeah, tired old cliche, but it was true then, and it's true now. It never ceases to amaze me how many people who live in Loudoun County have no idea that their tax money doesn't actually pay for career staff 24/7, let alone the equipment and apparatuses needed to save lives. So that's where we step in. We're your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers, and we're here to serve the community (and drive really fast while doing it)! Chances are, if you call 9-1-1 between 1800 and 0600 hours, the folks who will show up at your door to put our your fire, check for a gas leak, or care for you on your way to the hospital are only getting paid in personal pride for giving back to the community. Most people know that the fire station is where our shiny yellow engines and ladder trucks are quartered. Many people also know that we're a joint department - so we have ambulances as medics as well. But that's not all! Our primary Station 6 (we have two: Stations 6 and 23) serves as a bastion for the community, hosting open houses, monthly pancake breakfasts, Mother's Day breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, and our Founders Hall is often rented out for private events. Our volunteer staff go through literally hundreds of hours of book and practical training before being released as firefighters and/or emergency medical technicians. We're constantly brushing up on our skills, and during our duty crew nights you can often find us around town doing practice drills. Our people come from all walks of life - most of us have full-time day jobs ranging from consultants to construction workers to students, and everything in between. It's often like being part of a great big family. A sometimes dysfunctional one, but a family nonetheless. We mess around with each other, we argue, and we tease, but when the fecal matter hits the rotating air circulation device, we cover each other's backs and get it done, because when it comes down to it, each and every one of us is passionate about protecting our homes and our neighbors. Come on down and say hi. Ask to do a ride-along. And for the love of all that is good and right with the world, pull over when you see me tearing down the road in an ambulance with my lights and sirens on!

For my 300th review, I will write up about the firehouse. These people work hard to help out the…read morecommunity here in Ashburn. Everybody should help them out as well. Once a month they do a pancake breakfast, usually the 1st Sunday of the month. They have all the fixings. Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, biscuits, sausage gravy, yogurt, coffee, and juices. It's very cheap and it all goes to help the station. There is also a kiddie section for kids to do crafts. Come during December and Santa will be there for pictures. So check out their calendar every month on their website and see when the next one is. It's one less weekend meal you have to worry about. Get there early as it can get packed at times.

I think it's oh so very important to support your local fire and police departments when one gets…read morethe opportunity! They have difficult jobs and they are there to support and protect all of us. So this morning I went down to the local Evergreen Volunteer Fire & Rescue - to support them at one of their periodic "Pancake Breakfasts." For $5.00 - you can have all of pancakes, sausage, and coffee you can ingest. All of the money goes to support the local volunteer Fire Department. Typically the event runs from 8:00 am - 11:00 am. The Firehouse is located on U.S. 15 on the northern end of the Haymarket area. Yeah, not a lot of selection - but it's a nice way to help contribute back to the community. Pancakes were actually pretty good, and the sliced patty sausages were tasty. Coffee was nothing exciting - just your normal every day run-of-the-mill coffee. There were also a couple of juice choices. I did not come to gorge - I paid my $5.00 - got two pancakes, three sausage patties, and a cup of coffee. There were quite a lot of people eating while I was there. The building is pretty old, so the place feels like stepping back in time a couple of decades. Food - 3 stars Overall idea of supporting the Fire Department - 5 stars

On Sunday morning Feb 25th, 2018 I suffered a massive heart attack 100% blockage to my right…read moreartery and 80% blockage to my left artery. I had passed out and came to, hearing my fiancé screaming at the 911 dispatcher to please hurry he's not breathing. I couldn't move from the floor and the pain came from my chest and I remember the army of responders climbing up 3 flights of steps to immediately rendure aid to me. I couldn't open my eyes to see them but at that point they were doing everything to keep me alive. They all had 1 goal get me to the ER as fast as possible, and they got me to Prince William Hospital Center with lightning speed. In my youth I was a EMT/FIREFIGHTER and being so grateful to their professionalism that morning never thought I'd be on a bus ride like that to save my life. Words on a yelp page cannot say THANK YOU ENOUGH to every crew member of Prince William station 4. As for me I'm alive and well and resuming my life in better shape . Stay safe and again Thank you!!!

This place has a great workout facility. This is where you come when you apply for a job with the…read morePrince William County Department of fire and rescue. This is where they put you through the physical aptitude test. The CPAT stands for candidate physical aptitude test. This is where they train you, prep you, get you ready and process you through all the different stages of your application with the Prince William County Dept of Fire and Rescue in Prince William County. Get you prepped for beast mode! They have a huge gym facility here with men's and women's locker rooms and ample parking usually outside. This is tucked away in a business section of the Manassas Park area. If you should be so brave as to try out for this fabulous career path, this is where it all begins!

I would like to thank the Oxon Hill Fire departments (Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Navel…read moreDistrict, Andrews?). I want to say thank you to all that helped put out the fire in the Oxon Hill Village Apartments on January 1, 2021@ around 830 pm. It is a good thing that you are taught at an early age to devise an escape plan in case of fire, things like feeling the door before opening, or what exit to use. That night I got out alive using those helpful life-saving steps. Within minutes I had to remember to stay calm, move swiftly but carefully. I was falling asleep in my recliner when a neighbor shouted fire get out! the command sounds simple, but it is a hard one when black smoke comes into your main escape route and your two other exits are covered in smoke and what I can only assume are pieces of my neighbor's upstairs apartment. I was falling asleep when I heard get out!, when I ran away from the black smoke at the front door I ran to my bedroom and I thank God to this day I had been procrastinating about taking my sleep medication. When I ran to my bedroom when I think back on it my bedroom looked foggy because of smoke, had I taken my medicine I never would have woken up! I am thankful every morning that I wake up! thankful? that none of my family were there. I can't even tell you how long it took to get out, but when I finally got out I got in my car, and when I was pulling out of my parking space the fire department came rolling in. It is my belief that because of The Oxon Hill Fire Departments' swift action and the Oxon Hill Village Maintenance team, the row of apartments did not blow up, it is my Firm belief life would have been lost rather than the displacement of Sixty-Five people. I took hours to put the fire out. I left our complex at about 12 am ? and those brave Men and Women were still working. When I called to get information to give to my insurance company the fire department. ent was much more helpful than the complex. My younger brother is a fireman, so I know the hours are long and have always known the job is dangerous, but how you are treated after the fire also matters. So I really want them to know that the departments of fire and ems are so appreciated. I am rather embarrassed that it has taken so long for this review, but not one day goes by that I don't think about that night. Until next Yelp, Vj

Truly an amazing group of people doing an incredible dangerous and thankless job. Clearly they…read morecould never be appreciated enough for always being there when needed. My review is specifically for the firefighters and EMTs at station #206 on Seminary road who were a godsend to me on Thursday when I needed their help. I couldn't be more impressed or thankful for their care and attention. Unable to move and in severe pain, they bundled me up, with extreme care got me to the ambulance and once they'd done their preliminary work whisked me off to the hospital. At all times I knew I was in good hands and they were exceptional at communicating with me each step of the way so I knew what was going to happen. One of the EMTs was even nice enough to ask my friend if she'd remembered to let my cat out of the bedroom where he'd been locked up while they worked. No one ever intends to need help from our Fire and EMS folks. But I'm really thankful for the crew at station #206 who were there when I really needed them.

This goes out to Engine 106's crew on 9/26/16 @ 2 am (responding to a call off of Arlington…read moreCounty). I did not see a Yelp listing for Arlington's fire department. My girlfriend and I recently moved to a new apartment and the wooden slat that the previous tenant used to lock the sliding glass door that led to a third story balcony fell behind us, stranding us on our balcony. After trying to call neighbors and locksmiths with no affordable options (lock smith for a condominium with a communal locked front door + personal locked door being $295-$400, and neighbors not answering) I called the non-emergency number for Arlington county's police/fire. The responder told me that "you only call this number as your last resort" and that he was sending the fire department, who I assumed would break the lob door and apartment door by force. I tried to talk him out of it to no avail. Thankfully, they Instead took us down from the balcony with the firetruck's bucket and allowed us to try a few neighbors' codes to buzz us in and eventually got past the first door. Our apartment door was opened gracefully with minimal damage. Every one of them was understanding and courteous. "This is what we do". Thank you so much for helping us out in this potentially costly and/or dangerous ( I was considering trying to climb down from the third story balcony that offers no footing) minor emergency. I could not be more impressed with the professionalism and care these brave men provided us. If Alexandria's fire department sees this I plead you will forward it to the firefighters of Arlington county. Best wishes, IG

The firemen and firewomen at firehouse 427 are the best! They took time out of their busy Sunday…read moreto show a couple of our cub scouts what it's like in the day of a fireman. They were very patient and kind and you can truly see they love what they do. They are extremely knowledgeable and we learned quite a bit. Lieutenant Morris and the crew really made the boys day. Their commitment to excellence in service to the community is amazing and we can all feel safe knowing they are close by and just a phone call away. Thank you all for being more than just a firehouse! You rock!!

The firefighters were very welcoming, professional and fun! The kids loved the heat demonstration…read moreand we were able to climb and walk through the fire truck! Would recommend for anyone looking for any event. They even have a disco ball and stage!

We had our son's 5th birthday party at the Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department and couldn't be…read morehappier with how everything turned out. The firefighters were amazing and so great with the kids - they did a demonstration of putting on fire gear, talking about fire safety, etc. Then they took the kids downstairs for a tour of the station and let them climb all over the fire truck and take photos. The firefighters also joined us in singing happy birthday to my son. My son is still talking about it two months later. :) I'd highly recommend this place and thank the firefighters for making it such a memorable experience.

If Yelp had 50 million stars I'd give 50 million stars to these folks who do things we can't even…read moreimage. Nor want to imagine Thanks for keeping us safe. Thanks also for letting us donate our stuffed animals to you for the tots in need.

Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department in Hyattstown, MD is conveniently not far from my home. I…read morecommend their efforts today as a situation arose in my own front yard this morning. I want to thank all the men and women that I dealt with directly and indirectly. Your promptness and attention to my situation did not go unnoticed. All of you were amazing. Thank you again, A Local Gal

My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed the clam dinner last Saturday night. It was over the top super!! I…read morewas well staffed & organized and, oh yeah, the food (and clams) were great.