May 4, 2004
For 17 years, Engine 151 has sat forgotten in a remote spot of the New Market District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s compound. But the company’s first firetruck will soon be drawing stares of admiration again. Firefighters are raising funds to restore the 1955 Ford F750 as a tribute to founding members of the company. The goal is to use the truck as a “show piece” at area parades ... (Full Story & Photos)

Nearly everyone knows a firefighter. They’re our family, friends, and co-workers. They respond to a stranger’s call for help without hesitation and serve with pride and compassion. They’re our community heroes. When a firefighter dies in the line of duty, an entire community grieves.

As dusk turns to dark, landmarks, homes, fire service organizations, and businesses across the country will again ... (Full Story & Photos)

Did you know that you can also save lives?

Consider joining the ranks and becoming a volunteer EMS clinician today. EMT training is free. Join your local volunteer fire or EMS department today by submitting the Gear Up interest form.

Come learn with us and Gear Up today!... (Full Story & Photos)

April 22, 1974

For some 62-yearold women, baking cookies for a favorite charity would be involvement enough in community affairs. But not for Mrs. Eleanor Hann. She wants to be where the action is. Last fall, Mrs. Hann joined the Brunswick Ambulance Company and in March, she completed an Emergency Medical Technician- Ambulance course in Frederick, making her the oldest EMT-A ... (Full Story)

Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services wants YOU!

The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services Work-Based Internship Program is offered to high school juniors and seniors by Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services.

If you have or know of anyone that's interested in getting some great training, obtain life skills and are either a company volunteer member in need of classes or ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, April 15, at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Hall, the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (FCVFRA) and Ladies Auxiliary held their 31st Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony.

FCVFRA President James May stated it takes a lot of work from many people to get the job done. He said thank you for amazing efforts and sacrifices volunteers make on a daily basis. The award ... (Full Story & Photos)

Your community needs you!

It takes VOLUNTEER members of a department to respond to your emergencies 24/7/365! We are the dedicated men and women of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services who give unselfishly of our time to help others.

We need your help to fill our VOID. We offer positions for everybody, not just fighting fires.

Attached is the 2024 Gear Up New Member Orientation ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum will host an open house on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at the museum located at 300B South Seton Av. In Emmitsburg just north of the National Fire Academy.

Several new items will be on display including the “Junior Defender” uniform manikin and the historic original “tin type’ of an actual “Junior Defender. Also on display from the Junior ... (Full Story & Photos)

Maryland State Police Reminding Motorists Move Over Law Expanded To All Vehicles Beginning Oct. 1, 2022

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police are reminding motorists that on October 1, 2022, the Move Over Law in Maryland expanded to require motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals – including hazard warning ... (Full Story)

Our volunteers are dedicated and professional gearing up everyday!

We are mechanics, bankers, retail store employees. We are in real estate, car sales and the fast-food industry. We build houses, farm and drive trucks. If you need a shirt embroidered, we can do that too. We are students and educators. We work on the beach selling necklaces. We are married and divorced. My family does this with me. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. If clean, running water is not accessible, as is common in many parts of the world, use soap and available water. If soap and water are unavailable, use ... (Full Story & Photos)

Spring seems to have sprung, finally! Time to start mowing the lawn…and to remind people to keep children away from lawn mowers.

Research shows about 10,000 lawn mower accidents send children to the hospital every year, causing injuries more severe than any other tool or device. Children can fall and slip into the blade, especially if the grass is wet. Please keep children away from lawn mowers.

Attached, ... (Full Story)

Is Your Family Riding in a Safe Manner?

Protecting children in cars requires a long-term commitment. Field experience during child safety seat checkpoints show that 9 out of 10 child safety seats are not being used or installed correctly.

Children progress through the use of infant seats, toddler seats and finally booster seats before they are of the proper age, height, and weight to wear the vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)

Frederick County Schools are in session! Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services would like to remind motorists to be alert when travelling through school zones and neighborhoods where children are present. Children are difficult to see and are the most unpredictable pedestrians. Children are usually very comfortable in their surroundings, whether they are running and playing with friends, or ... (Full Story & Photos)

Whether you work full time outside the home or are simply going out for the evening, you want the best possible care for your children while you are away from them. Before you hire anyone to watch over your children, make sure they are a mature, experienced, capable individual who truly cares about the welfare of the children.

Babysitting can be a great money earning opportunity but it comes with ... (Full Story & Photos)