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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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40 Years ago Today - Maryland State Police - Aviation Command
FCVFRA, January 19
Today is the 40th anniversary of the final flight of Corporal May and Trooper First Class Poetzman - January 19th, 1986. Corporal May and Trooper First Class Poetzman were killed while returning to their base of operations in Frederick, Maryland. They had just transported a shooting victim from Eldersburg, Maryland to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. As they were returning to Frederick, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Health Department Announces New Health Vending Machine
Member Joyce Shry, January 16
Health Department Announces New Health Vending Machine
FREDERICK, Md. - The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) is happy to announce the installation of a new health vending machine at the City of Frederick’s Department of Housing and Human Services location at 6040 New Design Road in Frederick, MD. This vending machine will provide naloxone, fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, personal ... (Full Story)
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Burn Permit Application and Payment Now Available Online
FCVFRA, January 15
BURN PERMIT APPLICATION AND PAYMENT NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick County Health Department's Environmental Health office is excited to announce that the application process for burn permits can now be completed completely online at Health.FrederickCountyMD.gov/BurnPermit.
The process begins when a community member submits an application for a burn permit. Health Department staff ... (Full Story)
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Yesterday Items from the files of The Frederick News-Post
FCVFRA, January 02
20 Years Ago Monday Jan. 2, 2006
Firefighters from 14 local companies spent New Year’s Eve battling a massive blaze at a grain mill. About 10:37 p.m., a passerby spotted the fire in an upstairs office of the Thurmont Cooperative on Walnut Street, said Chris Kinnaird, the chief of Guardian Hose Company, the lead fire company. No one was injured by damages are estimated at about $200,000, he said. ... (Full Story)
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The Gift of Volunteering
www.GearUpFireRescue.com, December 19
Our volunteers demonstrate dedication and professionalism every day as they prepare to serve their community.
We come from all walks of life. Our volunteers work as mechanics, bankers, and retail store employees. Some of us are in real estate, car sales, and the fast-food industry. We build houses, farm, and drive trucks. We have volunteers who can embroider shirts and those who are students and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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"SWAMP HALL" First on List of Oldest Fire Stations in USA
President Chip Jewell, December 02
As many of you are aware, I have written that the fire station of the United Steam Fire Engine Co. NO. 3 at 79 South Market Street is the oldest continuously operating fire station in the United States. I have been in recent communications with Paul Vincent, a firefighter in the City of York, PA, historian and Trustee of the Laurel Fire Company in York. He has been doing some extensive research and, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Icy Road Winter Driving Tips
FCVFRA, December 01
We live in a part of the country that gets snow and ice. Winter driving isn’t solely about dealing with snow, ice on the road is a bigger threat. Black ice, in particular, is very dangerous because it’s invisible. Are you prepared to drive in these conditions?
Planning and preventative maintenance are important year-round—but especially when it comes to winter driving. We have attached for your ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
FCVFRA, November 01
As we embark on January, recognized as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month, it is crucial to underscore our commitment to comprehensive health and safety practices. Recent statistics from the 2023 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial reveal that 63% of the names added to the wall were members who succumbed to occupational cancer. In response, our collective efforts are vital protocols for cancer prevention ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Winter Storms and Extreme Cold….Do you know what to do?
FCVFRA, November 01
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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Portable Heater Safety
FCVFRA, October 15
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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Winter Heating Safety Message
FCVFRA, October 15
As the seasons change, prepare for the heating your home safely by following some simple safety steps.
Have you chimney cleaned and checked before using fireplace or woodstove.
Have you furnace checked and cleaned.
Make sure you dispose of all coals and embers in water, never in plastic bags, paper bags or cardboard boxes. Embers can remain hot for several days. Do not store embers inside of house, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Move Over Slow Down Law
FCVFRA, September 25
Maryland State Police Reminding Motorists Move Over Law Expanded To All Vehicles on 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 & Photos)
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Schools Are In Session – Motorists Be Alert!
FCVFRA, August 25
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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Jan 19, 2026 - Mar 14, 2026
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Libertytown Volunteer Fire Dept. ST. PATTY'S DAY BIG MONEY BINGO
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Jan 20, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
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United Fire Company ONLINE RAFFLE STORE
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Jan 20, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026
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New Market Dist. Vol. Fire Co. 2026 BIG MONEY BASH
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Jan 20, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026
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Middletown Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary SOUP & SUB SALE
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Jan 20, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
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Carroll Manor Fire Co. ONLINE RAFFLE FUNDRAISING EVENT
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Jan 20, 2026 - Dec 25, 2026
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Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. 2026 CALENDER OF EVENTS
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Jan 20, 2026 - May 09, 2026
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Vigilant Hose Co. ANNUAL SPRING FLING
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Jan 20, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026
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Brunswick Vol. Ambulance & Rescue 2026 CALENDER OF EVENTS
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Jan 20, 2026 - Feb 07, 2026
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Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Co. - COUNTRY BUTCHERING
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Jan 21, 2026 - Dec 16, 2026
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Vigilant Hose Co WEDNESDAY BINGO
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Jan 22, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
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Walkersville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co. THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO
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Jan 23, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
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Vigilant Hose Co FRIDAY BINGO
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Jan 23, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
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Thurmont Community Ambulance WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO
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Jan 25, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
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New Midway Vol. Fire Co. 2026 CALENDER OF EVENTS
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Jan 25, 2026
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New Midway Vol. Fire Co. BREAKFAST BUFFET
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Jan 25, 2026
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New Midway Vol. Fire Co. BREAKFAST BUFFET
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Feb 14, 2026
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Brunswick Vol. Ambulance & Rescue ALL YOU CAN EAT PANKAKE BREAKFAST
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Feb 14, 2026
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Urbana Vol. Fire Dept. VALENTINE'S DINNER AND DANCE
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Feb 14, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026
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Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. MONTHLY BINGO (2nd Saturday of each month)
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