October fire prevention month events

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System strives to provide effective, consistent, and readily accessible fire and life safety education for our residents year-round. Annually, October is designated 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. 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 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, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  – 61 Plaza St NE, Leesburg,
info: www.leesburgfire.org

Station 20 will 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, Oct. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – 120 Enterprise Street, Sterling, info: www.sterlingfire.org

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, Oct. 15, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. – 20688 Ashburn Road, Ashburn,
info: www.ashburnfirerescue.org. 

Station 6 AVFRD’s Open House and 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, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 3p.m. – 500 N. Maple Ave, Purcellville, info: www.purcellvillefire.org.

Join Purcellville 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, Oct. 15 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. – 12837 Berlin Turnpike, Lovettsville,
info: www.lovettsvillefr.org.

Join us Lovettsville 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, Oct. 15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – 24300 Stone Springs Blvd, Sterling, info: www.arcolavfd.org.

Join Arcola 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!