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Welcome to the Official Website for
The Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, Inc.
(FCVFRA)

 

 

Gear Up Join the Excitement
For information to volunteer with The
Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services,

 contact Joyce Shry at JShry@frederickcountymd.gov

If you are interested in volunteering, double click on

"Gear Up" banner above

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Volunteers, access Frederick County online training here.

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From the pages of the Frederick News Post - BOARD OF CONTRIBUTORS

FCVFRA, April 16

Saluting Centuries of Service

Last month, the oldest and longest serving member of the Independent Hose Company No. 1 died. Charles W. Bare turned 99 in January and received special recognition from the Independent Hose Company for 80 years of service.

Until just the past few years, Charlie would still attend fire company functions. He was ... (Full Story & Photos)

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100 Years Ago Today from the files of The Frederick News-Post

FCVFRA, April 09

Thursday April 9, 1925

One of the oldest homes within many miles of Frederick, occupied by Mrs. Amanda Mercer, at Braddock Springs, facing on the National Pike, was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon. The flames, which originated in the chimney on the second floor, quickly spread to all parts of the dwelling. The automobile engine of the Independent Hose Company responded to the alarm but ... (Full Story)


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New Section on Home Page "MEMBER BENEFITS

FCVFRA, April 08

We have added a new section on our home page " MEMBER BENEFITS"
This area will have offers from local businesses that benefit first responders.
Please take a look!... (Full Story)


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50 Years Ago Today from the files of The Frederick News-Post

FCVFRA, April 07

Monday April 7, 1975

For the fourth consecutive day, high winds have plagued the county and are testing the roofs and trees that braved the 100 mph winds of Thursday.
The prevailing high winds kept county firefighters busy this weekend battling numerous woods and brush fires.Firefighters from Braddock Heights and Middletown Fire Companies fought a mountain fire off U.S. 40 approximately ... (Full Story)


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The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum has opened for the season

FCVFRA, April 03

The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum, located at 300B South Seton Ave. in Emmitsburg, has opened for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 5. The museum will be open on weekends from noon to 4 p.m., except for holiday weekends. Please visit their Website at: ( https://www.frederickmdfiremuseum.org )
... (Full Story & Photos)

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Join the Excitement!
Join the Excitement!

April is National Volunteer Month

Member Joyce Shry, March 23

National Volunteer month in the United States takes place in the month of April. Volunteering is still instilled at a young age within our country. Most organizations within our towns, counties and state would not function without volunteers. In many families, volunteerism was handed down for many generations.

April 20 -26, 2025 is National Volunteer Week.

Many fire and rescue departments remain ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services High School Work Based Learning Internship Program

FCVFRA, March 20

Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services wants YOU!

The Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services High School Work-Based Learning Internship Program is offered to high school juniors and seniors by Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services. Local volunteers may also attend this program also by registering using the attached student application.

If you have or know of ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption GEAR UP! Join the Excitement today! Volunteer with us

Gear UP, February 12

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)

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Volunteers Needed

Member Joyce Shry, February 06

Do you have what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter?

Our selection criteria require that volunteers:
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Be healthy and in good physical condition.
• Complete basic fire or EMS training
• Live in close proximity to the fire station.
• Have a clean criminal record.
• Meet the minimum ongoing training requirements.
• Respond to a certain ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Carl Brown Collection, Frederick County Public Libraries
Carl Brown Collection, Frederick County Public Libraries

Yesterday from the files of The Frederick News-Post

FCVFRA, February 01

On June 2, 1903, Junior Fire Company No. 2 of Frederick put two gray horses, Dan and Billy, into service to pull the Firehouse Steamer. During the company’s Horse Era, which lasted from 1903 to 1913, it owned at least five horses. The other named horses were Frank, Prince, and John. Two of those horses are seen in this photo. The paid driver is William B. Davis, known as “Uncle Billy.” His death in ... (Full Story & Photos)

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MOVE OVER!

FCVFRA, November 08

MOVE OVER... (Full Story)


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Move Over Slow Down Law

FCVFRA, October 01

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)


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Babysitting Safety Fire Tips

FCVFRA, September 27

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)

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Proper Hand Washing
Proper Hand Washing

Do YOU Know When and How to Properly Wash Your Hands?

FCVFRA, September 12

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)

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Car Safety Seat Hotline

FCVFRA, September 01

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)

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