Your Neighbors.
Always Ready.
Volunteer fire, rescue & EMS — proudly serving Crofton, Davidsonville, Gambrills, Riva & surrounding communities for 85 years.
Answering the call
since 1941
What started with a hand-painted sign and a promise of “donations accepted” is now two stations, a fleet of modern apparatus, and 85 years of neighbors protecting neighbors — every member a volunteer, around the clock.
We run alongside the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, and we answer more than 5,000 calls a year.
Read our history
Three ways to
answer the call
You don’t have to ride a fire engine to save a life here — though we’ll happily train you to do that too.
Learn CPR
Free community CPR classes taught by our own providers. Be the difference before we arrive.
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Fund the Fight
Every dollar keeps equipment ready and volunteers trained. Your donation stays in this community.
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Join the Crew
No experience needed — we provide the training for fire, EMS, and support roles alike.
Get involvedUpcoming events
Station 7 Terror Trail
AVFD Station 7, 2374 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD 21054
Three-quarters of a mile of dark. You won't walk it alone.
Christmas Tree Sale
AVFD Station 7, 2380 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills MD
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fresh-cut Fraser firs, wreaths, and roping on the front lot — every night and weekend from the day after Thanksgiving until we sell out.
Voices from our volunteers
Ready to answer
the call?
Join the AVFD family, or keep us running with a donation. Either way, you’re protecting the place you call home.