Welcome to the Website of the AVFS

The Airfield Volunteer Fire Service (AVFS) was set up to provide Fire Cover on flying days for The Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden Aerodrome near Biggleswade in Bedfordshire. Although we are still........

' Protecting the World's Aviation Heritage'

....we do so much more besides. Follow the links above and to the left to find out more about us and our work at Old Warden with the Shuttleworth Collection as well as our other activities, all of which are in keeping with the AVFS mission statement.

Our Mission Statement:

• To provide a service able to respond when requested to an emergency, through the provision of appropriate fire appliances, equipment and personnel properly qualified in their use.
• To promote fire, personal and airfield safety.
• To encourage knowledge and expertise within the field of airfield safety.
• To provide and maintain an emergency fire and rescue service for the benefit of the public.