The Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association sponsors the Frederick County Ambassador Contest each year. The contest will be held November 3, 2019 at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company at 6:00 pm.

All winners are expected to promote Fire Prevention and Life Safety throughout Frederick County during their tenure.

You must be willing to attend various fire and rescue department ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just days after hundreds of fire and rescue personnel from around the country gathered to offer a final salute to one of their own, members of the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department gathered for their monthly meeting Monday night.

Firefighter Michael Powers, 70, collapsed last Tuesday while assisting the department at a motor vehicle crash.

“There was a definite void last night,” said Chip Jewell, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The carnival season kicks off in Frederick County in June and continues through mid-August. Most carnivals have rides, some have parades and all have good food and entertainment. Carnivals are still major attractions. They are one of the few summer traditions remaining!

Carnivals give communities the opportunity to support their local fire / rescue organizations. Carnivals run for a week from ... (Full Story & Photos)