Frederick Health Blood Donor Center is currently working to increase awareness about the ongoing need for blood donors. All blood donations collected at our center stay local and go directly toward helping patients in our community. Please help us fill a criticial need by donating today.

For Blood Donation Schedule:

Click this link: https://calendly.com/frederick_health/new-meeting

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The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum located at 300B South Seton Av. in Emmitsburg, just north of the National Fire Academy, will open for the 2026 museum season on April 11, 2026.

We are very appreciative the Gladhill family has allowed the display of the beautiful, fully restored 1919 Ahrens-Fox owned by the Gladhill family and is now “in service” at the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum, ... (Full Story & Photos)

FREDERICK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL WORK-BASED LEARNING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services (VFRS) High School Work-Based Learning Program

NOW ENROLLING!
Interested in Fire or Rescue? Want real hands-on experience?
This program puts you in the action!

WHO CAN APPLY?
• Frederick County high school juniors and seniors
• Homeschooled students age 16+ living in Frederick County
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54 Years Ago Today - Monday, April 24, 1972

Rescue volunteers found a drowned man Sunday in the Potomac River at Noland’s Ferry, 12 miles from where his boat capsized April 15. The body of the Knoxville man was lodged in bushes 25 feet southwest of Noland’s Island, police reported. Harry F. Barnhouse Sr., a Brunswick Rescue Squad volunteer, found the body, ending an eight-day search. A whitewater ... (Full Story)

Last night, the Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, together with the Ladies Auxiliary, hosted its 33rd Annual Awards Ceremony at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Social Hall. Volunteers, Auxiliary members, leadership, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the remarkable dedication and service that strengthen Frederick County’s fire and rescue community.

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Health Department Announces Rabies Vaccination Clinics

FREDERICK, Md. - The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) is offering two rabies vaccination clinics in 2026. The first one is on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Old National Pike Park (12406 Old National Pike, Mt. Airy, MD 21771). This clinic will run from 10 AM-1 PM. The second clinic will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Thurmont Community ... (Full Story)

Spring seems to have sprung, finally! Time to start mowing the lawn…and to remind people to keep children away from lawn mowers.

Research shows about 10,000 lawn mower accidents send children to the hospital every year, causing injuries more severe than any other tool or device. Children can fall and slip into the blade, especially if the grass is wet. Please keep children away from lawn mowers.

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It can be frustrating to have trouble sleeping several nights on end. How do you know if you should start taking a sleeping pill or supplement? Natalie Dautovich from the National Sleep Foundation explains the basics on sleep medication and when to begin using it.

Unfortunately sleep does not come naturally for some people for several possible reasons. Trouble sleeping can lead to drowsiness , ... (Full Story & Photos)

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 19 -25, 2026 is National Volunteer Week.

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Did you know that Frederick County Fire & Rescue is a combination department of both career and volunteer personnel? Did you know that Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue operate 33 stations—and 27 of those are volunteer-owned? Our volunteers are the backbone of emergency services, responding to calls, maintaining equipment, and keeping our community safe. As call volumes continue to rise, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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)

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)

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)