All year long, we feel it necessary to remind everyone about the ‘MOVE OVER’ Law which was intended to increase safety for fire and EMS personnel, police, and bicyclists. Effective October 1, 2018 Maryland’s Move Over law was expanded to include transportation, service and utility vehicles, as well as waste and recycling trucks, with yellow or amber flashing lights or signal devices. These vehicles ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, June 20, 2022, during the annual Maryland State Firemen’s Convention in Ocean City, Eric Smothers was elected First Vice President of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) during their 130th Annual Convention.

We are also pleased to announce Jean Main was elected as Senior Vice President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (LAMSFA).

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Congratulations to the Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Company on their purchase of their new brush truck B-216.

This truck came in as a blank 2020 Ford F450 dual cab and chassis.

In this custom build, it has:

F-450 4x4 7.3 L gas engine
Aluminum flatbed with headache rack
Custom built storage boxes
Dually conversion to Super Single with a 2.5” lift and 40” tires
Custom Blue Mountain Skid Unit
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Prepare yourself for the combination of nice warm evening, good food and fun rides, because carnival season has begun! Just days before a summer carnival starts, the crews come out to the site with rides in tow, transforming a previously empty plot of grass into a midway of rides and games.

Throughout the summer, several of the Frederick County volunteer fire and rescue companies will host their ... (Full Story & Photos)

Keep the fun on the water coming -- whether it's a fishing boat, a canoe, or a personal watercraft that "floats your boat." Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness, and speeding are the four leading causes of tragic watercraft crashes and the leading cause of death is drowning.

According to the American Boating Association, in the most recent year with complete data, the US Coast Guard ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are in the process of making changes to the website. We are currently adding the complete (PROJECT COMPLETED) Polices and Procedures SOP's to the document section. It will involve a number of postings which will generate a number of e-mails. Please stand by while we upgrade the site.The home page size has been changed and we have doubled the number of news items shown. We have also placed fundraising ... (Full Story & Photos)

WALKERSVILLE – Emergency services personnel from across the county were lauded Monday night for their dedication as they serve their communities.

Among those honored during the annual Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association awards ceremony were people who work hard behind the scene as well as responders who not only answered the calls, but saved lives.

“Daily, our volunteers proudly ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum will open for the season at noon April 2.

The museum on South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg will be open on weekends from noon to 4 p.m.

Volunteers spent last Sunday sweeping, dusting and getting ready for visitors.

"I think we'll be busy especially since we were closed due to the pandemic," Museum President Chip Jewell told the group. "Many people are anxious ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Work-Based Learning program will assist building a highly trained oriented young work force and address workforce needs. The program promotes occupational skills, provides experiences and credentials needed to enhance in volunteer staffing needs. By participating in work-based learning programs, we can "grow our own" talent by providing opportunities to develop skills that are needed for difficult-to-fill ... (Full Story & Photos)

It takes VOLUNTEER members of a department to respond to your emergencies 24/7/365!

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

The attached 2022 Gear Up New Member Orientation Flyer reflects when new classes will be held for new volunteers.

Join today by applying online at www.GearUpFireRescue.com.... (Full Story & Photos)