On Thursday, September 22, 2018, Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department President Tami Bulla was inducted into the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association (MCVFRA) Hall of Fame Class of 2018. To be elected into the Hall of Fame, a nominee must be a member in good standing, with a minimum of…
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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 September 1, 2018. 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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BVFD OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 14, 2018 12pm – 4 pm All are welcome! Please come out to our annual event. This is for kids of all ages – come climb through our fire trucks, rescue squad, and ambulance. Learn about fire safety in the home, child car seat safety,…
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This year, the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department will be at two locations during National Night Out. Catch us in the East County Community, at the East County Regional Services Center at 3300 Briggs Chaney Rd, Silver Spring, MD and in the Fairland Estates Civic Association community. National Night Out is…
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Our goal is to ensure that the children of Montgomery County are properly secured in car seats and seat belts while traveling. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading killer of children under 15. The inspection stations are sponsored by the Montgomery County Fire Rescue and SAFE KIDS Montgomery County. Montgomery…
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Summertime is a crucial time for blood demand. PLEASE plan to donate! The BVFD Auxiliary is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, July 1st! New blood donors are needed every day to save the lives of patients who depend on the generosity of volunteer donors. Help patients in need by…
Read MoreOne definition of the word “sacrifice” is an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy. For fathers, there are many short, valuable moments in life: watching football, shooting a round of golf, hunting, fishing, exercise, etc. But all of…
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Are you an experienced firefighter looking to step up and stand out? The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer, non-profit, fire rescue and EMS department in Montgomery County, Maryland serving the Burtonsville, Silver Spring and surrounding communities in the busy suburbs of Washington, DC. We respond to more than…
Read MoreIn honor of Mother’s Day, we celebrate eight Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Medical Service providers who are outstanding mother figures every single day of the year. Happy Mother’s Day Kelly Barnard, Shelly Harter, Sara Watson, Geneva Jamsa, Doreen Melling, Angella Winn, Angelica Meneses and Tami Bulla.
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Are you ready to “Step Up And Stand Out?” Then join the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) as we host the Maryland State Firemen’s Association’s (MSFA) Recruitment Day 2018. The annual statewide volunteer fire/EMS service recruitment day takes place on Sunday, April 15th from 12pm-4pm. Who should attend? This event…
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