Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Seeks Full-Time Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Silver Spring, MD | Full-Time, On-Site Position Summary: The Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator is a full-time, on-site position responsible for leading recruitment and outreach initiatives for volunteer firefighters and EMTs. The primary mission of this role is to…

Last night, BVFD had the privilege of honoring one of our own at the Burtonsville Lions Club Annual Community Awards Dinner. We would like to congratulate EMT James Leung on receiving the distinguished honor for community service. James joined BVFD in December 2023 as a Junior Member at just 16…

The members of the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department proudly recognize Fire Chief Michael Ryman on his recent re-designation as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). This prestigious designation represents one of the highest levels of professional achievement in the fire and emergency services. The…

The BVFD proudly announces the advancement of EMT Johnston, who earned her Officer in Charge (OIC) status on the BVFD Ambulance in March 2026. Sabrina joined BVFD in October 2024 and immediately began working toward obtaining her Charge status. She dedicated many hours to rigorous classroom instruction and independent training…

The BVFD proudly announces the advancement of EMT Victor Hernandez Molina who earned Officer in Charge (OIC) status on the BVFD Ambulance in February of 2026.   Congratulations to EMT Hernandez Molina who joined the BVFD in September of 2023. In his time with the BVFD, EMT Hernandez Molina has…

The BVFD proudly announces the advancement of EMT Naima Adagala who earned Officer in Charge (OIC) status on the BVFD Ambulance in February of 2026.   Congratulations to EMT Adagala who joined the BVFD in March of 2023. In her time with the BVFD, EMT Adagala has completed a multitude…

Please join the BVFD in congratulating FFII Justin Hua who has recently completed the requirements to be cleared to drive Ambulance 715 as of February 2026! Justin joined BVFD in October of 2022 and has been consistently training to earn his status as EMT in Charge (2/2025), his rank of…

At our February 2026 monthly membership meeting, we went through our normal agenda, but we also had some special milestones we wanted to highlight! Congratulations to Lt. Drew Knight on his promotion! He has spent countless hours in class and working on skills to achieve this status. It would not…

Silver Spring, MD – January 14, 2026  – The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department has officially placed an order for a new Pierce Enforcer Tractor Drawn Aerial through Atlantic Emergency Services. This apparatus purchase follows the transition of Fire Station 15 in early February 2025 to an MCFRS owned, minimum of…