The BVFD Officers congratulate EMT Mei Zheng on becoming our latest EMS Unit Driver in May of 2023. Mei joined the BVFD in December of 2020 and has been consistently taking training classes to earn her status as EMT in Charge and now as an Emergency EMS Driver. Mei completed…

The BVFD proudly announces the advancement of EMT Terrell Eaton who has now earned Officer in Charge (OIC) status on our Ambulance. Congratulations to EMT Eaton who joined the BVFD in June of 2022. EMT Eaton successfully completed over a dozen training programs, including: – Maryland Emergency Medical Technician Course…

The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department offers its heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to two of our most dedicated volunteers. EMT Jamie Calderon and Master EMT Jessica Prentice were recognized last week at the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association’s Awards and Legislative Reception as EMT of the Year. As MCVFRA awards…

As of the January 10th, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting,  we are pleased to announce our full Board of Directors and Officers for calendar year 2023.  We are fortunate to have so many talented and dedicated volunteers who are willing to serve. These members actively contribute to the BVFD on…

We are excited to announce that at last night’s special meeting, the Membership of the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department elected Jaewon Hong as President. Jae joined the BVFD in August of 2013, completed the full EMT course and other required training to quickly earn his Charge Status. Recognizing we were…

The BVFD proudly announces the advancement of EMT Jason Ramos who has now earned Officer in Charge (OIC) status on our Ambulance.   Congratulations to EMT Ramos who joined the BVFD in November of 2019. EMT Ramos successfully completed over a dozen training programs, including: – Maryland Emergency Medical Technician…

On October 1, 2022, the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department was able to open its bay doors to the community for the first time since the beginning of Covid, and held its an Open House event for the first time in several years. While Covid restrictions are still in place within…

The family of Mike Butler has released plans for a Memorial Service on Wednesday. Wednesday, July 20, 2022 @ 11:00 AM Church of the Resurrection 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, Maryland 20866 The BVFD family knows “Butler” as the one-of-a-kind fireman who joined the Department on November 3, 2003 at the age of 16. …

  On May 12, 1947 a group of concerned citizens met to discuss the problem the distance from the closest fire station caused in their growing community. By the end of the meeting 18 of them pledged $1,825 and the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department was formed. By June they had…