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Welcome to the Official Website for
The Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, Inc.
(FCVFRA)
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
Volunteers, access Frederick County online training here.
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National Fire Prevention Month
FCVFRA, October 09
October is National Fire Prevention Month!
The goal of Fire Prevention Month is to raise fire safety awareness, and help ensure your home and family is protected.
From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign works to better educate the public about the sounds smoke alarms make, what those sounds mean, and how to respond to them.
“Smoke alarms have played a leading role in reducing fire death rates ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Special to The Frederick News-Post By CLARENCE “CHIP” JEWELL
FCVFRA, October 05
Frederick’s ‘Labor Day fires’ of the early 1970s By CLARENCE “CHIP” JEWELL Special to The Frederick News-Post
With two major fires this year that have occurred around Labor Day and the recent 50 Years Ago column in The News-Post that highlighted the B&O Warehouse fire in 1974 and mentioned other “Labor Day” fires, I was brought back to my memory bank of the Frederick “Labor Day fires” of the early ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Life Safety and Fire Prevention Ambassador Contest
Member Joyce Shry, October 04
FREDERICK COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION
2024-2024 MISS, JR MISS & JR FIRE CHIEF CONTEST
Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association is sponsoring the 2024-2025 Frederick County Fire Prevention & Life Safety Ambassador Contest to be held Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Urbana Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department social hall at 3:00 pm. Contestants should arrive at 1:00 pm.
Applications must ... (Full Story & Photos)
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25 Years Ago Today from the files of The Frederick News-Post
FCVFRA, October 02
Saturday October 2, 1999
A box truck caught fire and erupted with about 50 explosions Friday night, forcing police to evacuate more than 30 homes and close U.S. 15 in both directions at Emmitsburg, said a fire company spokesman. The entire 30-foot truck was engulfed in flames and a large toxic cloud rose from the inferno. They also evacuated the Getty Mart convenience store and gas station across ... (Full Story)
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Halloween Safety
FCVFRA, September 29
Halloween is just around the corner. Whether you’re going out with friends or trick or treating with the family, it’s important to keep the safety of everyone in mind.
See the attached safety tips that will improve your safety while you enjoy your Halloween weekend! ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Happy Fall Y’all
FCVFRA, September 29
As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, it's important to keep a few important fall safety tips in mind. With proper precautions and safety awareness, your family can enjoy that crisp autumn weather while avoiding some of the dangers that come with the season. From illnesses to injuries, there are several climate changes that happen in the fall that might have a direct impact on your ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Winter Storms and Extreme Cold….Do you know what to do?
FCVFRA, September 25
Winter Storm WARNINGS can be life-threatening and severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours.
Winter storms create higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds.
Winter storms can: last a few hours to several ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Get ready to "fall back" Daylight Saving Time Ends - November 3rd
FCVFRA, September 25
As it's starting to get colder, it's that time of the year for daylight saving time again. Daylight Saving Time ends, November 3, 2024, and is quickly approaching, and it's that confusing time of year again when everyone scrambles to remember they have to turn their clocks forward or backward.
Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, November 3rd, meaning it's that time when, for one magical night ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Portable Heater Safety
FCVFRA, September 24
As winter and colder weather approach, the use of portable heaters increases. Electric or gas heaters are very handy to supplement insufficient heat in offices, homes, and other areas; however, they can create hazards if not used properly. Without careful monitoring, heaters can create an electric shock hazard, burns to users, carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, or possibly even explosions.
Recent ... (Full Story)
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Schools Are In Session – Motorists Be Alert!
FCVFRA, August 19
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)
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Volunteers Needed
Member Joyce Shry, July 11
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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The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services Internship Program
FCVFRA, June 02
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)
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Move Over Slow Down Law
FCVFRA, October 09
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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Proper Hand Washing
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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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Oct 12, 2024 - Nov 09, 2024
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Libertytown Volunteer Fire Dept. FALL BIG MONEY BINGO
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Oct 16, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
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United Fire Company ONLINE RAFFLE STORE
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Oct 16, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
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New Market District Volunteer Fire Co. ONLINE RAFFLE
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Oct 16, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
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Vigilant Hose Co WEDNESDAY BINGO
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Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
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Walkersville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co. THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO
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Oct 18, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024
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Vigilant Hose Co FRIDAY BINGO
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Oct 18, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024
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Thurmont Community Ambulance WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO
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Oct 19, 2024
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Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company 75th ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE
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Oct 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
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Thurmont Community Ambulance CALENDER OF EVENTS
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Oct 19, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
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Carroll Manor Fire Co. CALENDER OF EVENTS
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Oct 20, 2024
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Urbana Volunteer Fire and Rescue Open House
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Nov 09, 2024
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Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance Co. ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST
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Nov 09, 2024
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New Midway Vol. Fire Co. SPORTSMAN'S BINGO
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Nov 09, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
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Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Company MONTHLY BINGO
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Nov 23, 2024
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Libertytown Volunteer Fire Dept. HOLIDAY BAZAAR
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Dec 07, 2024
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Vigilant Hose Co. HOLIDAY CRAFT AND VENDOR EVENT
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Dec 14, 2024
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Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance Co. ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST with SANTA
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Dec 31, 2024
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Vigilant Hose Co NEW YEARS EVE BINGO
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Dec 31, 2024
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Thurmont Community Ambulance NEW YEARS EVE BINGO
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Dec 31, 2024
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New Midway Vol. Fire Co. NEW YEAR'S EVE BINGO & BUFFET
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Dec 31, 2024
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Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance Co. $1000 CASH RAFFLE
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