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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 Volunteer Week - Day 3
Member Joyce Shry, April 24
We’ve always looking for new members, and hey, we got a SPOT for you!
Contact your local volunteer fire department or visit www.GearUpFireRescue.com for additional information.
Sign up today. We are neighbors helping neighbors!... (Full Story & Photos)
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National Volunteer Week - Day 4
Member Joyce Shry, April 25
Emergency Medical Services, more commonly known as EMS, is a system that responds to emergencies in need of highly skilled pre-hospital clinicians. EMS clinicians aren’t just the first healthcare practitioner on the scene; they’re often the first to identify a healthcare crisis in a community and act as a critical component of emergency management and, increasingly, a practitioner of community healthcare.
Maryland’s ... (Full Story & Photos)
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National Volunteer Week
Member Joyce Shry, April 23
Our Volunteer firefighters give countless hours of service each and every year, and we want to thank you for that service and give you a big round of applause.
Thank you to our Volunteers for their hard work and selfless dedication to the fire department. We couldn’t do it without you!!
Join today at www.GearUpFireRescue.com
... (Full Story & Photos)
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National Volunteer Week
Member Joyce Shry, April 22
Volunteer Fire and EMS departments across the state are often the nucleus of many communities and are vital to its citizens' safety. Volunteer Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, and Support Personnel are your neighbors, your local mechanic, grocery store worker, and hospital CEO, among many others, all risking their lives day and night for their community.
When you consider giving back and volunteering ... (Full Story & Photos)
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50 Years Ago today - From the files of The Frederick News-Post
FCVFRA, April 22
April 22, 1974
For some 62-yearold women, baking cookies for a favorite charity would be involvement enough in community affairs. But not for Mrs. Eleanor Hann. She wants to be where the action is. Last fall, Mrs. Hann joined the Brunswick Ambulance Company and in March, she completed an Emergency Medical Technician- Ambulance course in Frederick, making her the oldest EMT-A ... (Full Story)
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The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services Internship Program
FCVFRA, April 22
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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Hall of Fame inductees.
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FCVFRA and Ladies Auxiliary Celebrate Annual Awards Ceremony
Member Joyce Shry, April 17
On Monday, April 15, at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Hall, the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (FCVFRA) and Ladies Auxiliary held their 31st Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. FCVFRA President James May stated it takes a lot of work from many people to get the job done. He said thank you for amazing efforts and sacrifices volunteers make on a daily basis. The award ... (Full Story & Photos)
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April is National Volunteer Month
Member Joyce Shry, April 10
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 21 -27, 2024 is National Volunteer Week.
Many fire and rescue departments remain ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Join the Excitement!
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Become a First Responder Volunteer today!
FCVFRA, March 29
Your community needs you!
It takes VOLUNTEER members of a department to respond to your emergencies 24/7/365! We are the dedicated men and women of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services who give unselfishly of our time to help others.
We need your help to fill our VOID. We offer positions for everybody, not just fighting fires.
Attached is the 2024 Gear Up New Member Orientation ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Volunteer today!
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County Fire Marshal to Begin Implementing Inspection Fee Schedule
FCVFRA, March 24
County Fire Marshal to Begin Implementing Inspection Fee Schedule
Frederick, Md. – On January 1, 2024, the Frederick County Fire Marshal's Office updated their inspection fee schedules, which will be charged for all preventative inspections in accordance with the Frederick County Fire Prevention Code.
Preventative inspections are required by Maryland State Law to ensure public safety and welfare ... (Full Story)
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OPEN HOUSE AT FIRE MUSEUM MARCH 27. MUSEUM TO OPEN ON APRIL 6TH FOR THE 2024 SEASON.
President Chip Jewell, March 12
The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum will host an open house on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at the museum located at 300B South Seton Av. In Emmitsburg just north of the National Fire Academy.
Several new items will be on display including the “Junior Defender” uniform manikin and the historic original “tin type’ of an actual “Junior Defender. Also on display from the Junior ... (Full Story & Photos)
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WE NEED Volunteers!!
Member Joyce Shry, February 20
The Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association consists of twenty-five fire and EMS departments to provide excellent customer service to the citizens of Frederick County with a set of specialized skills to protect lives, property and the environment through preparedness, education and emergency response.
The fire and EMS service is one of the most diverse and challenging vocations today. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Independent Hose Company Places New Canteen 1 into Service today
Member Joyce Shry, January 25
Independent Hose Company is pleased to announce the new Canteen 1 is going in service Thursday January 25, 2024 at 1900 hours.
This unit is a 2023 Freightliner Diesel chassis with a 20' box. 40 KW, 150 Amp, 3 phase, diesel generator, (total electric kitchen). 3 roof top mounted heating and A/C units. The interior is all commercial grade with a freezer, refrigerator, 4 burner stove, 24" grill. A self ... (Full Story & Photos)
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STOP THE BLEED
FCVFRA, November 12
FREE TRAINING PROVIDED BY THE BRUNSWICK VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE & RESCUE CO.
SCHEDULED CLASSES: FEBRUARY 8TH AT 7:00 PM OR FEBRUARY 17TH AT 10:00AM
SIGN UP NOW AT BVAR19.ORG For more info: STBCO19@gmail.com REGISTRATION REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED
STOP THE BLEED IS A NATIONWIDE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TRAIN THE PUBLIC TO IDENTIFY, CONTROL AND STOP LIFE THREATENING BLEEDING. TO DATE OVER THREE MILLION ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Apr 25, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
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United Fire Company ONLINE RAFFLE STORE
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Apr 25, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
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New Market District Volunteer Fire Co. ONLINE RAFFLE
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Apr 25, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
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Walkersville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co. THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO
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Apr 25, 2024 - May 10, 2024
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Junior Fire Company MOTHER'S DAY (GRAB & GO) PLATTER
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Apr 25, 2024 - May 10, 2024
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Carroll Manor Fire Co. SOUP & SANDWICH SALE
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Apr 25, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
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Thurmont Community Ambulance CALENDER OF EVENTS
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Apr 25, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
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Carroll Manor Fire Co. CALENDER OF EVENTS
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Apr 26, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024
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Vigilant Hose Co FRIDAY BINGO
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Apr 26, 2024
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Carroll Manor Fire Co. TRIPLE SEVEN BINGO
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Apr 26, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024
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Thurmont Community Ambulance WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO
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Apr 29, 2024
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Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Co. CASH BINGO
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May 01, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
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Vigilant Hose Co WEDNESDAY BINGO
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May 11, 2024
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New Midway Volunteer Fire Co. SPORTSMANS DRAWING
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May 11, 2024
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Vigilant Hose Co. SPRING FLING 2024
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May 11, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
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Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Company MONTHLY BINGO
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May 13, 2024 - Aug 26, 2024
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Libertytown Volunteer Fire Dept. FOOD TRUCKS
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May 18, 2024
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Thurmont Community Ambulance BIG MONEY CASH BASH
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May 19, 2024
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Independent Hose Company BIG MONEY BINGO
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May 20, 2024 - Oct 06, 2024
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Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Co. CLUB 24 DRAWING & PICNIC
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Jun 22, 2024
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Carroll Manor Fire Co - PAPER SHREDDING EVENT
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Jun 22, 2024
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Carroll Manor Fire Co - PULLED PORK/ 1/2 BBQ CHICKEN DINNER
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Jul 13, 2024
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United Steam Fire Engine Co #3 7th ANNUAL CRAB FEAST
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Aug 10, 2024
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Middletown Vol. Fire Co. 14th ANNUAL CAR, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE SHOW
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Oct 09, 2024
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Carroll Manor Fire Co. MEAT RAFFLE
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