Incorporated in 1943, the Avon Volunteer Fire Department proudly protects more than 16,500 people living in the 22.6 square mile area that makes up the Town of Avon. The Department’s mission is to provide fire suppression and prevention, life safety and rescue support, as well as other emergency community support to the citizens of the Town of Avon. In addition, the Department provides mutual aid support to those surrounding communities that, in time of need, may request such assistance.
Staffed entirely by volunteers, the Avon Volunteer Fire Department prides itself on the selflessness and dedication of its 150 members – 100 firefighters, 13 fire police, 22 administrative members, 11 Explorers, and four associate members, all of whom play a vital role in the safety of Avon. The Department operates six companies and 15 pieces of apparatus, including a brush truck, ladder truck, tanker, rescue vehicle, boat, and pumpers. Four stations are located throughout Town – Company 1 on Darling Drive, Company 2 on Secret Lake Road, Company 3 on West Avon Road, and Company 4 on Huckleberry Hill Road.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department is funded primarily through the Town of Avon’s operating budget. In addition, the Department conducts an annual raffle. Proceeds from ticket sales help provide volunteer recognition events for the membership. In 2008, the 65th annual raffle had its most successful year to date, raising more than $40,000.
