The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) strives to provide effective, consistent, and readily accessible fire and life safety education for our residents year-round. Annually we designate October as Fire Prevention Month, and LC-CFRS first responders and community outreach specialists dedicate additional time and resources to increase community awareness about preventing home fires. As we kick off Fire Prevention Month this year, several volunteer fire and rescue companies across the county will host in-person open house and community outreach events as listed below.
In addition to these events, LC-CFRS will be sharing virtual outreach measures to include fun and innovative activities that focus on critical fire prevention measures for children, adults, and special populations. To access the Fire Prevention Month materials, you can follow us on LC-CFRS official social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and NextDoor or visit loudoun.gov/kidsfiresafetycorner to select from various activities.
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company Open House
Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - 61 Plaza St NE, Leesburg, VA 20176-3206
Info: www.leesburgfire.org
Join us at Station 20 to kick off October as fire safety and prevention month. Events to include:
- Touch-a-truck
- Get a tour of our station
- Ride the Ladder Truck
- Learn how to become a Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company member
- See an extrication demonstration
- Play fun games, see safety demos and more!
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company and Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad Open House
Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - 120 Enterprise Street, Sterling, VA, 20164
Info: www.sterlingfire.org
Join us as we celebrate October Fire Safety and Prevention Month! Events to include:
- Touch a Truck display – Fire trucks, ambulances and more
- Meet your local Firefighters, EMT’s and Paramedics
- Fire Safety Bounce House
- Interactive Fire Safety Activities, Prize Wheel, 911 simulator
- Visit SterlingFest and check out the parade at 10:00 a.m.
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Open House
Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 20688 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147
Info: www.ashburnfirerescue.org
Join us at Station 6 for AVFRD's Open House. Events to include:
- Station tours
- Fire safety education for all ages including CPR instruction
- Apparatus displays and equipment demos
- Ladder Climbing Challenge
- Meet AVFRS personnel and learn how to become a volunteer!
Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company and Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad Open House
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - 500 N. Maple Ave, Purcellville, VA 20132
Info: www.purcellvillefire.org
Join us for October Fire Prevention Month fun at the safety center! Events to include:
- Meet your local Firefighters, EMT’s and Paramedics and learn how to become a volunteer
- Touch a Truck - Fire & Rescue Vehicle Displays and Fire Truck rides
- Equipment demonstrations, fire and life safety information, games, food, drinks, and more!
Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Open House
Sunday, October 15, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 12837 Berlin Turnpike, Lovettsville, VA, 20180
Info: www.lovettsvillevfr.org/
Join us for October Fire Prevention Month fun! Events to include:
- Meet your local Firefighters, EMT’s and Paramedics and learn how to become a volunteer
- See live action equipment demonstrations and tons of activities for all ages
- Fire, Rescue, Fire Marshal, and Law Enforcement apparatus on display
- Visit from our local AirCare Medical Helicopter
Arcola Volunteer Fire Department Open House
Sunday, October 15, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 24300 Stone Springs Blvd, Sterling, VA, 20166
Info: www.arcolavfd.org
Join us at the Station 9 Annex for fun October Fire Safety and Prevention Month activities. Events to include:
- Touch a Truck - Fire & EMS Vehicle Displays and Fire Truck rides
- AirCare Medevac Helicopter visit
- Meet your local First Responders
- Play fun games and learn about fire safety, see safety demos and more!