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August 26 - On Sunday, August 26, AVFD
firefighters participated in a vehicle extrication
exercise at the town's public works facility.
Motor vehicle accidents can trap occupants in
cars. Rapid and safe extrication is often
necessary to ensure the occupants get timely
medical treatment. The exercise was
designed to provide members with hands-on
experience in proper extrication techniques. It
was part of an ongoing effort to ensure that
department personnel are prepared when an
emergency strikes.

OCTOBER 10 - On Wednesday, October 10, the AVFD, in
cooperation with the American Red Cross, sponsored a
blood drive at Station 20. The station was flooded with
people interested in donating. Every two seconds, someone
in the United States needs blood. Donations are the only
source of blood; there are no substitutes. The Red Cross
estimates that for every unit of blood donated, three lives are
saved. In total, the drive collected 35 units of blood. That
means, the effort saved 105 lives. Thank you to all those
people who literally gave of themselves for this important
cause.

OCTOBER 12 - On Friday, October 12, the AVFD hosted a field
trip of local preschool and kindergarten students to discuss
fire prevention and safety. The event was part of the
department's effort to promote Fire Prevention Week. In
addition to Friday's event, department members went to
Ashford School to discuss fire safety with students in grades 1
to 3. In addition, on Saturday, the department hosted a fire
prevention event at Station 20 for the residents of Ashford.
During all three days of activities, participants learned how the
department serves the residents during fire and medical
emergencies. They also received information on how they
can protect themselves and their property from a fire. For
further information about Fire Prevention Week, please visit its
official website. For more information about fire safety and
for other safety tips, visit the department's safety information
page.