News and Announcements

Friendly Reminder About Burn Laws

Fauquier County no longer has its own 4 p.m. burn restriction. Please refer only to the statewide law section 10.1-1142(b). Between February 15 through April 30 of each year burn only between 4 p.m. and midnight. Just remember: The fire must be out at midnight! In reference to Controlled burning: 1. Property maintenance (fence clearing, […]

Winter Weather Advisory Issued January 18, 2024

IMPORTANT WEATHER ADVISORY FROM AlertFauquier! Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:26AM EST until January 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches north of US-50/I-66 with amounts around 1 inch to the south. * WHERE…Portions of central and southern Maryland, The […]

IMPORTANT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT FROM: AlertFauquier!

IMPORTANT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT FROM: AlertFauquier! Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 4:49AM EST until January 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations between one to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE…Orange, Culpeper, Spotsylvania and Southern Fauquier […]

2024 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Happy New Year! From all of us at the OVFRD, thank you for your support and contributions this past year. The OVFRD 2024 Events Schedule is in the mail, so you should be receiving it soon. We are looking forward to a great 2024! Stay tuned to this website and our Facebook page for our upcoming events, […]

Fauquier County Burn Ban Lifted

Fauquier County Burn Ban Lifted Warrenton, Virginia – With the substantial amount of rain over the past week, the Fauquier County burn ban has been lifted. Please ensure you know and follow all laws and ordinances before you burn. It is the individual’s responsibility to take every precaution to safely burn without being a nuisance […]

Breakfast with SANTA!!

We’re looking forward to seeing you for our final event of the year on Sunday, Dec. 17th for OVFRD’s Breakfast with Santa at the firehouse in Company 11 Hall. We’ll be serving a tasty, all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Rumor has it that SANTA will make an appearance!! It’s a great time […]

Final Toys for Tots Drop Off and Breakfast with Santa!

Final Drop Off for the Toys for Tots Campaign is this Sun., Dec. 3rd at the station anytime between 11am and 3pm! Your donation of a new unwrapped toy will help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to our less fortunate children. We’re looking forward to seeing you for our […]

Burn Ban in Effect Across Fauquier County

Important Message from Alert Fauquier: PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2023 WARRENTON VA – Due to the unusually warm, breezy and dry conditions, and the forecast for the continuance of these conditions; an immediate burn ban is in effect across Fauquier County until further notice. We will re-evaluate the situation after we have […]

Italian Drive-Thru Dinner & TOYS FOR TOTS Campaign

MAMMA MIA!!! OVFRD’s Italian Drive-Thru Dinner Sat., Nov. 11th from 4pm – 6pm at the Station. $15 donation per dinner — we have 150 dinners so 1st come, 1st served! Lasagna, salad, garlic bread and brownie. ALSO! OVFRD is proud to be participating with other Fauquier County Fire & Rescue Depts. in the TOYS FOR […]

Preparing a Chimney for the Heating Season

Preparing a Chimney for the Heating Season From the Virginia Department of Fire Programs October 2023 Newsletter Sitting in front of a warm fireplace during the colder months can be a cozy and comforting experience. But before you light the fire this season, getting your chimney cleaned is crucial for several reasons: 1. […]

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