We’ve missed seeing our community during Open House this year, but we want to let everyone know we are still here for you. Please join us during our Social Distancing WE MISS YOU TOO Drive-Thru Event. We will have goody bags and other handouts and a chance for everyone to…
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On August 19th, during the monthly BVFD Membership Meeting, Fire Chief Ryman and BVFD President Bulla proudly announced the appointment of Firefighter / EMT Akil Brooks to the BVFD Board of Directors. Akil has been a dedicated Member since June of 2017. He started as an EMS Member, achieved his EMT and…
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Please congratulate now Master Firefighter Luis Ruiz-Flores on his advancement effective today. MFF Flores is to be commended for his significant efforts over the past year: Studying for and completing the BVFD Promotional Exam Completion of the beta test of the BVFD Firefighter 3 task book Attaining driver status on…
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In a house fire, are you safer sleeping with your bedroom doors open or closed? See the dramatic, life-saving difference a door can make. #CloseBeforeYouDoze In case of fire, a closed-door can isolate the fire’s flow, reduce room temperature and keep carbon monoxide levels down. “Close Before You Doze” aims to…
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Please join us for some free fun at the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) annual Open House on Sunday, October 13, Noon – 4 pm, 13900 Old Columbia Pike (Briggs Chaney near Route 29). The BVFD proudly opens our doors (and our trucks!) to the community, offering free fun and…
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Join us and the Burtonsville VFD Auxiliary on July 28, 2019, and donate blood at our American Red Cross Blood Drive. Blood donation is a community responsibility. – Blood is needed every two seconds. – About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood. – Blood is always needed for…
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Dear Neighbors, The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department would like to make you aware of the fund drive letter we mailed to you around May 15, 2019. By now you should have received the pictured letter in the mail. Although the BVFD does not engage in telephone solicitation, please be assured…
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Congratulations to the four BVFD Members who successfully completed the Maryland Emergency Medical Technician course offered by MFRI at the HoCo Academy! Jonathan Miller Samantha Lustig Edwin Rodriguez Yasmine Sosmath EMT continues to grow into a more and more challenging, time-demanding, college-level course in which each student must: Successfully complete a 165+…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BVFD Places Order for new Heavy Rescue Squad Silver Spring, MD – Wednesday, January 16, 2019 – The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department officially placed an order for a new E-ONE Heavy Rescue Squad through their regional vendor, Patriot Fire, LLC of Grasonville, Maryland. The BVFD is proud…
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The BVFD Auxiliary TOY DRIVE is in full swing! Donate a new unwrapped toy at the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department between now and December 16, 2018. These holiday gifts will be collected and distributed to the children and families supported by the Family Justice Center in Montgomery County during the…
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